Match Thread: Copa America Group A - Matchday 1 - Argentina v Canada - June 20, 2024 - 8pm local time (ET) / 5pm PT

[DeRo_Is_King]

4 minutes ago, jonovision said:

This is a game that is practically begging for the services of one Richmond Laryea.

Yes. Get him in and make Argentina work that right touchline. 

[jonovision]

Just now, Free kick said:

Yeah I will now buy the fact that Kone wasnt strong on ball.   should be subbed 

You like our odds better with someone like Osorio or Choiniere in that spot? I don't.

[vancanman]

1 hour ago, SoccMan said:

Was waiting for the obligatory opening ceremony comment and there it is !

I'm glad I could be of service.

[Floortom]

Man watching that replay and Steph has to do better than that. What a chance and he puts it straight to the keeper’s legs.

[DeRo_Is_King]

3 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I think we have had a few turnovers all over.  Kone has definitely had the most.  

I agree, but he also threaded that nice pass through to Larin who gave the ball up right away. That said, I can see why people would sub Kone at this point. 

[Miche]

Centrebacks doing great. Just gotta keep on their toes cause Argentina are all about the through ball tonight. Can't lapse.

[kacbru]

Fairly confident this isn't ending 0-0.

[vancanman]

53 minutes ago, Free kick said:

Dunno.  But i like the camera angles in this game.    Unlike some MLS matches in places like Saputo stadium.  where its always terrible

It was better once I got used to it, and it's certainly better than at Starlight.  It's just a bit odd.

[Big_M]

laryea has less than 100 minutes in his legs in the last 6+ months...can give him maybe 10-20 minutes in such an intense game...not more

[scullion44]

Garnacho would cause us a lot of problems, hopefully he doesn’t come on too early

[eramosat]

amazing first half by the squad.  on the egde of your seat = awesome entertainment!! Argentina didn't hold anything much back, and pressed quite strongly whenever they lost possession.  That was a very very tough situation for Canada to manage, and they did it reasonably well, great at times (our new back 2, clap clap clap!), dicey at others.  Creapeau...so far, his decisions are mostly spot-on. 

It could have been waaaaaaaaaay worse.  

I can't think of any subs I would want in, and immediately having to deal with the kind of pressure their teamates faced.  Millar, but only if he's fatigued, not because of his play.  Kone cannot be subbed...nobody can replace what he does get done, and he as much as anyone needs the pressure to test himself against.  Buchanon for Laryea...that seems reasonable, if the staff think it's necessary.

[DeRo_Is_King]

3 minutes ago, jonovision said:

You like our odds better with someone like Osorio or Choiniere in that spot? I don't.

It's a good point. May be too early. Could see how second half starts. I am OK with Choiniere coming in but perhaps in the 60th minute or so. 

[Floortom]

8 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said:

Is it just me or is Millar giving the ball away a lot

He has although I think he is doing the right things and playing well overall.

kone’s give-aways and play is far more problematic 

[Miche]

Thrilled with the pace in possession. Slowing it down to calm it down and then a sudden burst. Smart stuff.

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

6 minutes ago, TGAA_Star said:

De Paul is playing dirty

In other news, a guy named William conquered England.

[jonovision]

Just now, eramosat said:

I can't think of any subs I would want in, and immediately having to deal with the kind of pressure their teamates faced.  Millar, but only if he's fatigued, not because of his play.  Kone cannot be subbed...nobody can replace what he does get done, and he as much as anyone needs the pressure to test himself against.  Buchanon for Laryea...that seems reasonable, if the staff think it's necessary.

Unless there are injury/fitness issues I don't think there's any reason to consider subs of any kind until at least 60-65 minutes. 

[nolando]

Broken record but could Davies and Tajon flip for a bit, maybe? And if not effective make Tajon and Kone our first subs around min 60 or 65.

[anthony7]

Lareya has to get in the mix. Got to be the first guy off the bench.

Edited June 21, 2024 by anthony7

[Borjans Sweatpants]

I think some kudos has to be given to Larin. Some great positioning and movement, touches etc. 

[gator]

1 minute ago, DeRo_Is_King said:

It's a good point. May be too early. Could see how second half starts. I am OK with Choiniere coming in but perhaps in the 60th minute or so. 

Yep, give Kone 15 minutes to settle and if it isn't happening consider a change, I think he will be better in the 2nd half!

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

2nd half predictions:

● Liam Millar hits the post or the crossbar

● Canada gets a yellow card

● Argentina gets a yellow card

 

[Borjans Sweatpants]

Davies pulling everyone in for a pre-2nd half heart to heart chat 😍

[Hawkguy]

1 minute ago, anthony7 said:

Lareya has to get in this. First guy off the bench.

Hard to do that with Davies and Johnston playing and being so important. 

[TGAA_Star]

Emi Martinez with those saves robbing us

[kacbru]

Davies doing captain things in the tunnel.  Nice to see.