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Football Ferns vs Australia | Wednesday 21st July | 11.30pm | Chōfu, Japan

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Posted July 22, 2021 04:00 · last edited July 22, 2021 10:28

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The difference between the two sides is huge. The score line could have been a cricket score if it wasn’t for some great saves and last minute desperate defence. I guess they will improve over time, as they play more. But the lack of any clear game plan was evident. Relaying on long balls, then trying to switch it to open up space, then trying to defend with 5 defenders.. it was all a bit weird.

does that beg the question 'what have the coaches been doing for the past year'?

Folks make it sound like Sermanni had a myriad options with how it setup the team. He has 2 huge obstacles - almost a non existent buildup (so a very rusty team with some players not match fit), plus a basic lower level skill level of his players.

First obstacle will be negated with games together, 2nd he can basically do squat about since most of his first choice players are age 25+

Matildas managed often to work themselves free of Ferns high press with quick one touch passes, and players moving into space. They often found acres of freedom in midfield.

A Ferns player in contrast would most often trap the ball, take a touch and only then try to find a team mate. More often than not the only safe option came to be to hoof it forward. It was hard to watch most of the time.

It’s only when a younger female generation of far more technical players emerge that Ferns have much hope of competing and playing a better brand of football against the bigger teams.

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Unknown editor edited July 22, 2021 10:28

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alon222

does that beg the question 'what have the coaches been doing for the past year'?

Folks make it sound like Sermanni had a myriad options with how it setup the team. He has 2 huge obstacles - almost a non existent buildup (so a very rusty team with some players not match fit), a basic lower level skill level of his players.

First obstacle will be negated with games together, 2nd he can basically do squat about since most of his first choice players are age 25+

Matildas managed often to work themselves free of Ferns high press with quick one touch passes, and players moving into space. They often found acres of freedom in midfield.

A Ferns player in contrast would most often trap the ball, take a touch and only then try to find a team mate. More often than not the only safe option came to be to hoof it forward. It was hard to watch most of the time.

It’s only when a younger female generation of far more technical players emerge that Ferns have much hope of competing and playing a better brand of football against the bigger teams.

Unknown editor edited July 22, 2021 06:33

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alon222

does that beg the question 'what have the coaches been doing for the past year'?

Folks make it sound like Sermanni had a myriad options with how it setup the team. He has 2 huge obstacles - almost a non existent buildup (so a very rusty team with some players not match fit), a basic lower level skill level of his players.

First obstacle will be negated with games together, 2nd he can basically do squat about since most of his first choice players are age 25+

Matildas were managed often to work themselves free of Ferns high press with quick one touch passes, and players moving into space. They often found acres of freedom in midfield.

A Ferns player in contrast would most often trap the ball, take a touch and only then try to find a team mate. More often than not the only safe option came to be to hoof it forward. It was hard to watch most of the time.

It’s only when a younger female generation of far more technical players emerge that Ferns have much hope of competing and playing a better brand of football against the bigger teams.

Unknown editor edited July 22, 2021 04:02

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alon222

does that beg the question 'what have the coaches been doing for the past year'?

Folks make it sound like Sermanni had a myriad options with how it setup the team. He has 2 huge obstacles - almost a non existent buildup (so a rusty team), a basic lower level skill level of his players.

First obstacle will be negated with games together, 2nd he can basically do squat about since most of his first choice players are age 25+

Matildas were managed often to work themselves free of Ferns high press with quick one touch passes, and players moving into space. They often found acres of freedom in midfield.

A Ferns player in contrast would most often trap the ball, take a touch and only then try to find a team mate. More often than not the only safe option came to be to hoof it forward. It was hard to watch most of the time.

It’s only when a younger female generation of far more technical players emerge that Ferns have much hope of competing and playing a better brand of football against the bigger teams.