Any REAL football fans here? (Page 44)

gir1with1nose - 2011-07-18 10:41 AM

 

I said this same thing on the first goal.  Defense 101 is to clear to the sides and she served that ball right up for the Japanese player.

 

And the PK that cleared the top of the goal by 10 feet......horrible.

Bcozican - 2011-07-18 9:30 AM They defended like a Rec team...both goals were embarrassing....since U9 you are told not to clear across the box...then on the second they let a center back hit a 50 yard ball over the top for a 1 on 1 that they escape..but the resulting corner they dont defend the front post and concede.

They panicked when they were ahead each time...and not a single change from the coach until she brings on Heath....weird. Poor coaching and poor on field leadership.

Also thought that the advantage referenced on PK's was for Japan since they had seen them shoot once already was overstated....in 1999 DiCicco had Chastain hit hers with her left foot since the Chinese keeper had saved one of hers already...and changed his lineup....this time..same sequence except for Heath..and a predictable ending....just not a fan of this coach...

Glad a technically superior team won...my prediction is look out for France in the near future in the Women"s game

SoccerGK - 2011-07-18 9:58 AM

After defending Pia previously, she made one of the WORST MISTAKES you can make as a coach.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  I think Rapinoe should have been a starter from game one, BUT she wasn't, and it worked having her come in off the bench really well.  Keep it that way.  Why change it up when it's been working?

Also, Boxx missed her first PK against Brazil, to the exact same place.  She was lucky then that she got a retake, but she shouldn't have been taking one yesterday.  Also, no reason for Heath to be taking one at her young age without much experience. 

VERY disappointing result.  No reason for that game to not have been put away early.  But kudos to Japan for capitalizing on our mistakes.  I do like watching Sawa, and called from day one that she would be the MVP.  I WILL be in Canada in 4 years to watch!

crowny2 - 2011-07-21 3:58 PM Ugh.  ManUre spanks Seattle 7-0 with Shrek scoring a hat trick in 21 minutes.

zed707 - 2011-07-21 4:13 PM

“We wanted to reward all the guys on the team, wanted to play everybody,” Schmid said.  “I think in retrospect that was a mistake."

Really, Sigi, you think so?! They were only down 1-nil at half, then the B-team was inserted.

zed707 - 2011-07-22 12:46 PM Yes, I can understand your boycott. I didn't get to make it to Seattle to see the carnage, glad I didn't. They did fill the place, though--over 67K in attendance. Hope your boys give a better showing for MLS than we did.

crowny2 - 2011-07-22 1:23 PM Oh, and anyone going to try to catch the Copa final?

Bcozican - 2011-07-26 10:22 AM Nope....saw the goals....Your boy Suarez looks pretty good...when he stays upright!  I bet old Red nose is regretting letting Forlan go..he is turning out to be one of the better strikers in the world.

The "friendlies" have been interesting...Balotelli showing his true colors...and Warren Barton as a commentator is awful..he cannot stop himself from trying to differentiate the EPL players and their ability from the MLS players....frankly he is blinded by prejudice to his playing roots...the difference is not that great..if the MLS teams played with more confidence they may be able to get a result...in fact I think they have won one or two and tied etc....

Bring on the new season in Europe......

Bcozican - 2011-07-26 10:56 AM I don't think many of the MLS teams could stay up in the Premier league...one off games or a series of say 6 or 7...they would be competitive but struggle to gain a lot of wins...over a season...they would not survive...just my opinion

Changing subject...the referees in MLS are awful...I caught the end of the Rapids game and the PK was laughable...it happened in another game I watched too..these guys are not good...and the pace/ability of the players has exceeded the ability of the officials

Bcozican - 2011-07-28 2:22 PM To be fair they were missing some players...and the Manure team was very strong..all internationals I believe BUT..if you are going to play Beckham and Henry all the time and a formation no one is familiar with then you are inviting trouble...and trouble accepted the invitation

The first goal was great, the second weak defending....as was the third...the deficiencies in the MLS team were the same ones as the USMNT....no world class defenders

crowny2 - 2011-07-28 1:30 PM

On another note.

Bob Bradley has been dismissed as USMNT coach.

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6812931/bob-bradley-dismissed-us-men-soccer-national-team-coach

Bcozican - 2011-07-28 4:06 PM

Clowns....so myopic about the state of the US game that they blame the Chef not the ingredients...
Should be interesting to see who they can lure into a job that has a high profile but lacks the quality to get the results the administrators want....it will take big money....

Bcozican - 2011-07-28 4:22 PM I'll throw one obvious and one not so....

I think they will try to get Klinsman....they tried before so I think they will try again

My dark horse....Jason Kreis...success with RSL and seems to understand the US players etc

Not throwing stones at US teams since its also an issue in the EPL.....but Fans always vote for change when things are not going great....look at Arse fans crying for Wenger to go....stupid!

Is Jose a great coach or just a good one with great players and resources?...