Just caught up with this game. Looked like a really good crowd cheering on Columbia.
First half thought we were second best at most everything. They certainly are better than us technically, but were poor in front of goal. Our midfield being pretty non existing bar Steinmetz. The altitude really looked a factor. Any lofted balls were way off the mark. Even the Columbian players struggled with this at times.
Better performance in the second half., even if we didn't really create a lot of chances. Our backline and Steinmetz, best on field for us.
To be honest the game really lacked intensity. I know its a friendly game but I would have thought with the big crowd, there would have been more intent.
Next game is behind closed doors, so may be even more of a practice game atmosphere.
I'd like to see Van Deer Meer and Green start in the FB roles. (If for no other reason, so that Barry and Foster can still maybe have some energy to play for the Nix next weekend. Barry looked absolutely gassed at the end of that one) Also think Cleverely deserves more game time in mid field, she's a bit under rated I think.
Hope they stick with Hand and Jale up front. I know they weren't great in this game, but we need to move on from Wilkinson. So they really need the chance to combine and score a goal. Another 90 minutes and maybe they can.
Would also like to see how Elliot goes off the bench at this level, with some of her bulldozing runs at a tired opposition.
Edit. Oh yes and how bad was the NZ commentary team. I switched and watched a Columbian version on you tube. Even though I couldnt understand a word. Just the vocal hype was so much better than the slow monotone of the NZ commentary that couldn't even get there facts right on many occasions.
First half thought we were second best at most everything. They certainly are better than us technically, but were poor in front of goal. Our midfield being pretty non existing bar Steinmetz. The altitude really looked a factor. Any lofted balls were way off the mark. Even the Columbian players struggled with this at times.
Better performance in the second half., even if we didn't really create a lot of chances. Our backline and Steinmetz, best on field for us.
To be honest the game really lacked intensity. I know its a friendly game but I would have thought with the big crowd, there would have been more intent.
Next game is behind closed doors, so may be even more of a practice game atmosphere.
I'd like to see Van Deer Meer and Green start in the FB roles. (If for no other reason, so that Barry and Foster can still maybe have some energy to play for the Nix next weekend. Barry looked absolutely gassed at the end of that one) Also think Cleverely deserves more game time in mid field, she's a bit under rated I think.
Hope they stick with Hand and Jale up front. I know they weren't great in this game, but we need to move on from Wilkinson. So they really need the chance to combine and score a goal. Another 90 minutes and maybe they can.
Would also like to see how Elliot goes off the bench at this level, with some of her bulldozing runs at a tired opposition.
Edit. Oh yes and how bad was the NZ commentary team. I switched and watched a Columbian version on you tube. Even though I couldnt understand a word. Just the vocal hype was so much better than the slow monotone of the NZ commentary that couldn't even get there facts right on many occasions.