Fascinating start. A heap of chances both ways, good saves both keepers. Oh and lineup btw.It's a 3-5-2 apparently
Need some tweaks at the back. Felt like a goal was coming either way. A shame as we've been shown a lot of creativity that often runs short for this team.
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Great Goal.
But not a lot of other positives there. Too many players playing out of there natural positions for me. Mayne is pretty much auditioning for the job. Not sold yet.
I guess he is at least trying something a bit different I suppose.
But not a lot of other positives there. Too many players playing out of there natural positions for me. Mayne is pretty much auditioning for the job. Not sold yet.
I guess he is at least trying something a bit different I suppose.
Would like to see us switch to a back four second half and the likes of Elliot, Jacqui Hand and Maya Hahn getting on the park.
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Nice to see Flea as captain, maybe this is a question better asked after the games but I wonder if that could become permanent?
I know caps don’t tell the whole story but I hadn’t fully appreciated how experienced she is compared to the rest of the squad.
I know caps don’t tell the whole story but I hadn’t fully appreciated how experienced she is compared to the rest of the squad.
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Looks like Ali Riley's playing days are over. Katie Bowen will likely now be the Ferms permanent captain when a full strength squad is next picked.
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Pretty ordinary second half from us. Some okay chances but a lot of hopeful long balls and less clear plan on attack.
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Interesting to note we have had 61% possession but getting outdone in both shots and shots on target.
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Entertaining game and probably a fair result all things considered.
Was always likely to be an even game considering the standing of the teams and home advantage.
Was always likely to be an even game considering the standing of the teams and home advantage.
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Knocked the ball around well for the most part.
But didn't go forward enough and didn't go forward well enough.
Its no surprise, but we looked devoid of any goal scoring ability.
Hand did well, but crikey there is room for a striker or two if we can find one. Kitching has to do better .
We won't ever beat anyone until we address that problem.
A few more yellow cards could have been given, the ref made some interesting calls.
But didn't go forward enough and didn't go forward well enough.
Its no surprise, but we looked devoid of any goal scoring ability.
Hand did well, but crikey there is room for a striker or two if we can find one. Kitching has to do better .
We won't ever beat anyone until we address that problem.
A few more yellow cards could have been given, the ref made some interesting calls.
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Hopefully we can build on today's performance and get the win on Wednesday.
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I only watched the 2nd half today, but thought we did ok, mixed it up with playing out and being more direct at times. I know the opposition not up to much but the side put out seemed pretty young and inexperienced. Think should be happy with how it went.
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Second game not behind closed doors anymore - Costa Rican federation offering free entry. With a small ground hopefully that will mean it's packed!
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The time being wasted taking throws and kicks is ridiculous. Play is supposed to be continuous.
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Just finished watching the game delayed.
Didn't think we were going to manage to get the win as we really didn't have any decent shots throughout the game.
That is until Maya Hahn! It really was an awesome strike, and the moment of brilliance we needed to get the win.
Fraser did well with the assist too.
Also can't forget to mention Vic Esson who kept us in it with some great saves.
Happy we got the win, but I would've liked to see us creating a few more chances in all honesty. We probably shouldn't be struggling quite so much to create and score against lower ranked opposition.
Didn't think we were going to manage to get the win as we really didn't have any decent shots throughout the game.
That is until Maya Hahn! It really was an awesome strike, and the moment of brilliance we needed to get the win.
Fraser did well with the assist too.
Also can't forget to mention Vic Esson who kept us in it with some great saves.
Happy we got the win, but I would've liked to see us creating a few more chances in all honesty. We probably shouldn't be struggling quite so much to create and score against lower ranked opposition.
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Shout out to Kate Taylor also. Put in a big shift over both games being the centre back in a back 3.
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Taylor did fine. We have a number of defenders who are up to the task, but Bowen, Scott and Bott are the best IMO.
I can't say I saw what this new style and approach was, because we created absolutely nothing over 2 games against some average opposition.
With Fraser,Hahn and Longo, at least we have some hope for improvement in the middle.
Up front,the door is wide open for someone who knows where the goal is.
I can't say I saw what this new style and approach was, because we created absolutely nothing over 2 games against some average opposition.
With Fraser,Hahn and Longo, at least we have some hope for improvement in the middle.
Up front,the door is wide open for someone who knows where the goal is.
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