Match Thread: CONCACAF U-17, Quarter-Final: Canada v Puerto Rico - Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 2pm PT/5pm ET

[Greatest Cockney Rip Off]

I only saw last night but was impressed with the beck three. They all seems very confident on the ball and could make a run or pass the ball very well to progress the play. I didn’t get to see too much out of them defensively but look steady enough.
 

One this that stood out and especially for Stefanovic, was that their first touch was poor. Not an issue last night but interested to see how they hold up being pressed much more. 

[sebdeserio]

15 minutes ago, Greatest Cockney Rip Off said:

I only saw last night but was impressed with the beck three. They all seems very confident on the ball and could make a run or pass the ball very well to progress the play. I didn’t get to see too much out of them defensively but look steady enough.
 

One this that stood out and especially for Stefanovic, was that their first touch was poor. Not an issue last night but interested to see how they hold up being pressed much more. 

Touch issue (and lack of awareness when playing out the back) was very obvious against the US but they didn't make us pay for it. 

[El Hombre]

1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said:

I am going to use alcohol to sanitize your hurtful comments from my mind over the course of the next week.  

Good idea.  Enjoy it cause I'll be right here when you get back.

[The Beaver 2.0]

22 hours ago, Jack1997 said:

14 years old and being a crucial player on this team, so damn impressive.

Does he play CB? (Asking for my friends.)

[An Observer]

7 hours ago, Ivan said:

I've watched every game and I think there are 3 standouts - Biello, Stefanovic and Oseme.  After those 3, Ozimec and Badwhal seem like really good, key players.

I would generally agree with this but probably would put Badwal as a stand out. I have been very impressed with him. He is quite composed, covers a lot of ground, doesn’t lose the ball and can make a nice pass.  Maybe not as flash as the others but really a player you want on your side.  Chukwu has also been impressive for a 14 year old but clearly not at the same level as the others right now but may have the highest ceiling. 
 

The guy was expecting a lot more from was N’diaye as he is with Biello maybe the most highly rated player. He seems to float in and out of matches. Excellent penalty though. 

It will be interesting to see how they do against the US’s high press with Biello and Oseme on the park as last match in the first half only Badwal and Stefanovic seemed like they could break it but didn’t have the players around them to help them out. 

[An Observer]

The other good thing about this side is our best players are in positions of need. CB and CM.  I know we have Stache and Kone in the central midfield but not a lot of depth beyond them like we have on the wings and backs and to a certain extent up front (especially if Jebbinson commits). 

[Ruffian]

Who is Oseme? Is it Ozimec or Omeze maybe?

[Ivan]

17 minutes ago, Ruffian said:

Who is Oseme? Is it Ozimec or Omeze maybe?

Sorry Omeze.  My bad.

[pod818]

Too many things to watch this weekend. Guess I won’t be leaving my couch. With this game on, start of the MLS season and a full slate of Europe games I’ll firmly be planted on my backside all weekend

[GasPed]

1 hour ago, Ruffian said:

Who is Oseme? Is it Ozimec or Omeze maybe?

Reminds me of the ad I saw about a diabetes medication yesterday.

[dyslexic nam]

1 hour ago, GasPed said:

Reminds me of the ad I saw about a diabetes medication yesterday.

Ha.  So thats what that shit does.  I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of googling it.  

[Metro]

25 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Ha.  So thats what that shit does.  I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of googling it.  

The people in the commercials sure look like they love taking it which now seems odd to me. 😛 

[Bdog]

37 minutes ago, Metro said:

The people in the commercials sure look like they love taking it which now seems odd to me. 😛 

*commercial shows happy family walking through the park on a sunny day*

"May cause death"