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Killen from a long way out!
great strike
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That's a cracker of a goal from Killy
Grumpy old bastard alert
Oooh, nice drawing-the-foul from Leo.
I would say "shirts off time", but that's probably illegal in KSA.
"Wonder strike"
That hyperbole.
Just up for school?
The irony now is that if we go on to win this match, we then avoid the only CONCACAF team in this competition
4 mins extra time. Mossy given ridiculous yellow, I assume for time wasting.
The irony now is that if we go on to win this match, we then avoid the only CONCACAF team in this competition
"Wonder strike"
That hyperbole.
Just up for school?
2 mins to go, and Killen tries to waste time in the corner...... Classic NZ.
"Wonder strike"
That hyperbole.
Just up for school?
Alternatively he could be in the early morning advanced english class, with nothing better to do than go on YF because the class content isn't challenging him enough
"Wonder strike"
That hyperbole.
Just up for school?
Alternatively he could be in the early morning advanced english class, with nothing better to do than go on YF because the class content isn't challenging him enough
I didn't realise I clicked on the comedy fest website...
Nice game. I was interested that our skill levels were definitely higher than the last time I saw us (OFC qualifying). Kosta looked fantastic, and I was interested to Chris James in action for the first time (he was the one taking the deadballs, right?) On the other side, the Saudis had nothing but speed.
good performance, considering the heat. One or two off moments, and nice to see dura at DM although looked uncomfortable at times, no don't he'll grow into the roll. wasnt impressed with Lochead or Bertos, would rather see siggy at RB who played reasonably well.
not a bad effort. though from the bits I saw all whites still need to train on how to keep the ball longer it just keeps being given away to easy
I LOVE LAMP
Yes = james, back 4
No = butler, durante in CM & kostas finishing
I LOVE LAMP
Yes = james, back 4
No = butler, durante in CM & kostas finishing
Butler was crap, dura was non-existant. Tony started off really well but it really showed in the second half is lack of speed and the finished product. Chris james surprised me, he wasnt bad and killen was just down right shit after scoring. Kosta very creative but lacked a finish. Not bad for what we've got, I think for once this would have been a game where rojas could actually have played well for the all whites.
yung thug
a few positives
Chris James playing in the hole like an old school old fashioned #10 ,
the team seems maturing even without playing much time together.
Ricki Herbert change the tactics from a 3-4-3 to a 4-2-3-1.
#18 Clapham he looks classy, relaxed and tidy when he came on as a holding mid, for the first pass forward, he has a good touch and eye for passing around.
Winston Reid played like he was Paul McGrath.at times.
Team Work
Negatives
Sloppy defending at times in first half. Lack of togetherness between Reid and Smith but that's because the lack of games together
The counter attacks from the saudis.
The 2 holding midfielder in 1st half were just chasing the flood of the game, they didnt impose themselves.
Missed golden chances, Nz should have killed it off in the 1st half
Thought kosta was bad, would drop him for that performance tbh, and siggy needs to stop hoofing the ball away when hes got time.
Pretty good overall, definitly needs polish but a good foundation.
And did the lino actually give an offside form a throw in?
Edit: didnt see anything after the goal.
And I think McGlinchey makes the team 10x better
Chris James. Had high hopes for him at the start of the match and he pretty much met them. Really solid performance. Could see him and Wee Mac doing a job in the midfield.
Finishing needs to improve. Kosta in particular. We need to be taking those chances.
Overall though, pretty happy with that performance.
The irony now is that if we go on to win this match, we then avoid the only CONCACAF team in this competition
Mr Lochead very unflash, panicy. Chris James, pleasant surprise. Howeison improving, and better higher up the pitch. Dura doing best he could in a new role. Saudi breaking often with far too much ease in the first half, then we got our shit together somewhat. Overall, not too bad really, and yaynus, no-one's filled with despair/gloom today....
Thought kosta was bad, would drop him for that performance tbh,
That's a good result, a win is a win is a win. I think the dura thing is tough on him. He has max 3 games in the position to prepare now - he's never going to be ready and I'm not sure he's really suited to it at all anyway.killen is an odd one, well psst his best but still a goal threat. OK bench option
Normo's coming home