Summary of the first half so far. Game being played more in the middle ⅓ and up our end. We've done bugger all of note, and when we do get into relatively decent areas we just turn it over with a poor pass or hit the first man on a cross.
Venezuela have been the better team and have had the better chances, although apart from the goal nothing else has been particularly clear cut, in the meantime we haven't managed a shot in anger.
Overall, their players seem to have more time and seem to want the ball at their feet, and are happy playing it around. A few of our guys are trying hard, but there is simply not enough support or impetus in the middle of the park, or going forward for the Venezuelans to be worried - a lot of one out attacks, but nothing of substance to write home about I'm afraid.
Passing and ball retention from us has been pretty poor on what looks like a slightly bumpy pitch as well.
Anyway, that's my shift for the night. Looking forward to waking up at 4.30 and seeing a 5-1 comeback win for the lads (😅) - Really build that confidence up before we take them on in Indonesia in a couple of months!
Venezuela have been the better team and have had the better chances, although apart from the goal nothing else has been particularly clear cut, in the meantime we haven't managed a shot in anger.
Overall, their players seem to have more time and seem to want the ball at their feet, and are happy playing it around. A few of our guys are trying hard, but there is simply not enough support or impetus in the middle of the park, or going forward for the Venezuelans to be worried - a lot of one out attacks, but nothing of substance to write home about I'm afraid.
Passing and ball retention from us has been pretty poor on what looks like a slightly bumpy pitch as well.
Anyway, that's my shift for the night. Looking forward to waking up at 4.30 and seeing a 5-1 comeback win for the lads (😅) - Really build that confidence up before we take them on in Indonesia in a couple of months!