Match Thread: April 16, 2023 - York United v Valour

[Soccerpro2]

Valour started well but have started settling for "possession for the sake of possession" as well as Pacifique continually trying to dribble around the entire York team.

 

[Soccerpro2]

Ohin is a great midfield pitbull. No one should ever pass him the ball in the opposition box though.

Edited April 16, 2023 by Soccerpro2

[Big_M]

how many times has niyongabire been through and didnt take the shot...and awful finish by ohin

[Soccerpro2]

2 minutes ago, Big_M said:

how many times has niyongabire been through and didnt take the shot...and awful finish by ohin

There's a reason Pacificque has never really scored for his club teams.

Edited April 16, 2023 by Soccerpro2

[EnigMattic1]

1 hour ago, K Edgar said:

Samake will be partnered with Piannelli or Chandler until AJB returns from his injury. 

Given that AJB appears to be becoming more prone to injuries, can you see him being here next season?

[Big_M]

that second challenge by giantsopoulos is a foul outside the box and at least a yellow

[jonovision]

Just now, Soccerpro2 said:

There's a reason has never scores for his club teams.

Niyongabire has made the right pass every time, and created nearly everything Valour have had. The problem is he's passed it to Ohin who has no idea what to do. 

That's a foul and a penalty all day. Not sure how the ref messed it, and neither are the announcers.

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

2 minutes ago, Big_M said:

how many times has niyongabire been through and didnt take the shot...and awful finish by ohin

Had to use his left foot. This game is a big step down in quality from Forge vs Cavalry. Guess that's the difference between spending at the floor rather than the cap.

[jonovision]

1 minute ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said:

Had to use his left foot. This game is a big step down in quality from Forge vs Cavalry. Guess that's the difference between spending at the floor rather than the cap.

On the other hand, this is better football than Pacific and Vancouver.

I don't know anything about the tween with the long name for York but he sure goes down easy.

Edited April 16, 2023 by jonovision

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

Just now, jonovision said:

On the other hand, this is better football than Pacific and Vancouver.

Didn't watch that one but no surprise on Vancouver that way given it's their first season.

[jonovision]

Just now, Ozzie_the_parrot said:

Didn't watch that one but no surprise on Vancouver that way given it's their first season.

I don't think that's a real handicap in this league. It will always come down to the willingness to spend.

[jonovision]

I'd get Rendon on for Ohin sooner than later.

[toontownman]

4 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I don't think that's a real handicap in this league. It will always come down to the willingness to spend.

That's useless if they hire mediocre coaches and sign players looking for a pay day and easy ride. I think most of the league has done ok in general though. I remember thinking Valour were one of the favourites in year one.

[jonovision]

Just now, toontownman said:

That's useless if they hire mediocre coaches and sign players looking for a pay day and easy ride. I think most of the league has done ok in general though. I remember thinking Valour were one of the favourites in year one.

Valour have finished 5th the last two years and I'd suggest that well exceeds their standing in the salary table. I don't think PDS is any worse than any other CPL coach at coaching. Recruiting players is different, but guys like Smyrniotis have a huge advantage in that regard for a variety of reasons. 

I too thought Valour would be competitive in year 1, but doing a where-are-they-now of that roster, they were probably worse than their table finish position.

[Big_M]

still doesnt wanna shoot lol

[Big_M]

and it takes an own goal for valour to score

[toontownman]

Hell of a finish by grant.

[jonovision]

Just now, Big_M said:

and it takes an own goal for valour to score

If the defender doesn't get it Williams has a tap-in. Unfortunate for Grant.

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

It's the sort of game that needed an own goal to break the deadlock, 0-1.

[toontownman]

Should be 2.

[youllneverwalkalone]

Love these York kits. 

PDS really dressed up here. Surprised his brother didn't introduce him to Tom James...

[Big_M]

williams has to put that away

[toontownman]

Great goal. York all over the shop right now.

[Big_M]

niyongabire to novak and its 2-0

[jonovision]

No-vak, yes-vak!