Again subs felt pre-scripted and not at all in line with what was happening on the pitch.
Kosta, Rufer and Stamenic deserved better. The thing with Libby was weird. Sarpreet and Garbett tired, and Sarpreet getting disheartened. We looked good when we tried to attack on the transition, but it was too rare. And the cavalry arrived too late. McCowatt a little anonymous too, but then he’s a player who tends to fly under the radar, before popping up with a crucial touch or finish.
Kosta, Rufer and Stamenic deserved better. The thing with Libby was weird. Sarpreet and Garbett tired, and Sarpreet getting disheartened. We looked good when we tried to attack on the transition, but it was too rare. And the cavalry arrived too late. McCowatt a little anonymous too, but then he’s a player who tends to fly under the radar, before popping up with a crucial touch or finish.
Straight red from the Spelling Ref surely. Repeated offence.
I think you even posted soon after BW signed for Plymouth, you were going to get a Pilgrims shirt with Wayne on the back!!
In the final, Croatia prevailed 4-2. Modric assists for the first two goals. Still all class at age 38 (39 in September).
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350215926/all-whites-lose-tunisia-penalty-shootout-after-0-0-draw
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/03/26/world/friendlies/egypt/croatia/4341871/