Posted September 11, 2024 23:39
· last edited September 12, 2024 01:49
Little trend under Bazeley of the team often (not always) playing much better in their 2nd game in a window.
March 2023 - Uninspiring 0-0 draw with China. 2nd game at the ROF a 2-1 win June 2023 - Got canned 4-1 in Stockholm, then looking good & leading 1-0 at HT against Qatar Nov 2023 - Lose 2-0 to Greece, but lots of promise in a 1-1 draw in Dublin Sept 2024 - 3-0 loss to Mexico, draw 1-1 with US of A
Couple of those windows the stronger opponent was in the first game for sure. But perhaps highlights that the short FIFA windows make it tough to gel quickly, and a longer 2-3 week buildup in 2026 leading into the World Cup, could see further improvement.
Also the June window next year, being in the Euro club/ALM off season, should allow a longer camp as a squad. Like the OFC Nations Cup this year.
🗣️ “We were looking for a big reaction and I think we got that.”
Little trend under Bazeley of the team often (not always) playing much better in their 2nd game in a window.
Uninspiring 0-0 draw with China. 2nd game at the ROF a 2-1 win Got canned 4-1 in Stockholm, then looking good & leading 1-0 at HT against Qatar Lose 2-0 to Greece, but lots of promise in a 1-1 draw in Dublin 3-0 loss to Mexico, draw 1-1 with US of A
Couple of those windows the stronger opponent was in the first game for sure. But perhaps highlights that the short FIFA windows make it tough to gel quickly, and a longer 2-3 week buildup in 2026 leading into the World Cup, could see further improvement.
Also the June window next year, being in the Euro club/ALM off season, should allow a longer camp as a squad. Like the OFC Nations Cup this year.
🗣️ “We were looking for a big reaction and I think we got that.”
Little trend under Bazeley of the team often (not always) playing much better in their 2nd game in a window.
Uninspiring 0-0 draw with China. 2nd game at the ROF a 2-1 win Got canned 4-1 in Stockholm, then looking good & leading 1-0 at HT against Qatar Lose 2-0 to Greece, but lots of promise in a 1-1 draw in Dublin 3-0 loss to Mexico, draw 1-1 with US of A
Couple of those windows the stronger opponent was in the first game for sure. But perhaps highlights that the short FIFA windows make it tough to gel quickly, and a longer 2-3 week buildup in 2026 leading into the World Cup, could see further improvement.
🗣️ “We were looking for a big reaction and I think we got that.”