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Post by cornellius on Sept 10, 2015 18:07:11 GMT 8
That first goal really set the tempo of the game. As TD said, its hard to win if your already chasing a goal as early as that. Could that first goal been saved? Maybe but given the condition of the game, i think that ball was slippery that it went through between niel's leg. 2nd goal was so powerful and accurate even niel is in the right position, he was unable to stop it. That scorer made niel look flat footed. If only Palla was not beaten we were not trailing 2-0 that early. But again, this is Palla who has the quality and experience in the right flank and was easily beaten by that scorer. It only shows how good he is. The 3rd goal might have been offside. The 4th goal is i think the header. Even those world class keeper would have a hard time stopping that.
This game exploited the weakness of our formation. Uzbekistan relentlessly presurred the 3 man defense and the transition was slow because of the gap. Woodland was also ineffective in clearing those long ball. We really need PYH upfront to help Patino. Maybe its good to utilize woodland as holding mf together with lucena then gier or juani with aguinaldo or sabio as cb then christain as rb if rota is still not healthy. This is coach TD will change its formation.
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Post by fadzki on Sept 10, 2015 23:55:00 GMT 8
If the Azkals really want to have the best possible scoring punch, move Phil back to Fwd/Striker with Patino and whoever else Dooley thinks is a good Striker. Phil has shown hes got the scoring touch and powerful enough to mix it up with the opposing players and has done so for years. Then plug in someone else for the midfield to replace him. Mulders, Greatwich and Mark Hartmann among the vets that are available comes to mind. If I'm correct in this video Coach Dooley explains why PYH is in the midfield... it's a long video but very informative if your a Footbal or Azkals fan.
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Post by strikerbon on Sept 11, 2015 2:27:46 GMT 8
I want phil back to a more offensive role. let him play false 9 or withdrawn striker (see Cambodia game, 8-0) to help get the pressure away from Patino.
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Post by tipo on Sept 11, 2015 15:22:48 GMT 8
That first goal really set the tempo of the game. As TD said, its hard to win if your already chasing a goal as early as that. Could that first goal been saved? Maybe but given the condition of the game, i think that ball was slippery that it went through between niel's leg. Uzbekistan utilized their warm-up wisely. Given the weather, their GKs really tested the pitch, the ball & each other. their frustration whenever they couldn't catch the ball was apparent. Meanwhile, our GKs warm-up was light compared to theirs. My sis was asking why our GKs kept on kicking the ball instead of trying to catch it. She was worried that Etheridge would have a problem in not familiarizing himself w/ the slickness of the ball, & dang if she wasn't right in worrying. @.@
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Post by dingg0y on Sept 11, 2015 17:22:43 GMT 8
Indeed, the first goal ruined it all. We know that the shot from the Uzbek captain was just probing/speculative to see what could happen given the weather conditions. And they were damn right! Neil could have done better. Disappointing. But I know that the experience will make Neil a wiser keeper. He can only become better. Go Azkals!
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Post by Wiking on Sept 14, 2015 13:23:36 GMT 8
@fadski
Thanks for the video I couldnt finish it with the time I had, perhaps Ill download it sometime and watch it fully. I tried to find the portion where he talked about PYh and his new position but no luck.
Why did I keep waiting for Coach Smit to start coughing his smokers cough?
One comment for the Azkals, I hope they start playing more team friendlies in the lower 100s rather than the 150s. Our team really can benefit more for it.
I cant wait for Oct 3 though. Go Azkals!
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Post by fadzki on Sept 17, 2015 20:15:25 GMT 8
@fadski Thanks for the video I couldnt finish it with the time I had, perhaps Ill download it sometime and watch it fully. I tried to find the portion where he talked about PYh and his new position but no luck. Why did I keep waiting for Coach Smit to start coughing his smokers cough? One comment for the Azkals, I hope they start playing more team friendlies in the lower 100s rather than the 150s. Our team really can benefit more for it. I cant wait for Oct 3 though. Go Azkals! try @ 40th minute of the video...
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