Cacace didn’t need to foul there for the goal-Sail had it covered. Ahh well.
My other observation was that the Aussie commentary which I got went on about the Socceroos losing the physical battle. The upshot of that was Garbett didn’t seem to get a call all game.
They also talked about two hits on Waine- and despite Aussie maybe losing duels they clearly put in strong challenges on our young creative players- Mooy, Irvine, Dellbridge, Hrustic and Sainsbury put in cynical challenges on Just, Garbett and Waine. We didn’t at all return the favour, with the exception of Waine! Maybe that’s good if we’re outplaying them or if we think, like Payne on Leckie, it’s only going to be counter productive. But I don’t think it’s something Ryan Nelsen would have accepted…
First half we held some of our shape. Second half we were just exhausted and lost composure and control that have been a feature of our football since the Olympics.
Last last observation- Old should have got more time. He’s better than de Jong and possibly better able to create something than our other midfielders and FBs outside Cacace and Just.
My other observation was that the Aussie commentary which I got went on about the Socceroos losing the physical battle. The upshot of that was Garbett didn’t seem to get a call all game.
They also talked about two hits on Waine- and despite Aussie maybe losing duels they clearly put in strong challenges on our young creative players- Mooy, Irvine, Dellbridge, Hrustic and Sainsbury put in cynical challenges on Just, Garbett and Waine. We didn’t at all return the favour, with the exception of Waine! Maybe that’s good if we’re outplaying them or if we think, like Payne on Leckie, it’s only going to be counter productive. But I don’t think it’s something Ryan Nelsen would have accepted…
First half we held some of our shape. Second half we were just exhausted and lost composure and control that have been a feature of our football since the Olympics.
Last last observation- Old should have got more time. He’s better than de Jong and possibly better able to create something than our other midfielders and FBs outside Cacace and Just.