New Zealand Men's U-20s

oh sail....

First row sports has a link but American commentators.

It scares me to think about it. 

We are so slow. The american's are on another level, speed, placing and class, Our long balls and chips is not the answer, Cmon boys 

I didn't see the Ukraine game but based on that I don't have much hope for this side - Tuiloma clearly on a different level but it's hit and hope stuff and zero combinations

The Americans look ok but I didn't think they were superstars.  Just better individually in an attacking sense

I feel sorry for Tuiloma. He goes from training with Marseille to having to play in a team that has no purposeful system. 

our midfield is all over the place.  There appears to be no structure.

our midfield is all over the place.  There appears to be no structure.

We're playing like the nix in 07-08. Embarrassing. Hopeful. Sharke. 

mis#aligned

American's don't need superstars in there team, there just playing to there strengths. Dayum. this is painful to watch

its like watching a bunch of donkeys

What even is the formation out there? It seems like we don't even have a striker at all. 

I think Sail is a very good shot stopper but being a keeper is a lot more than that. You have to be able to command the box, clear properley and not give second chances. A lot of talent there but needs top quality goal keeping coaching. I hope Moss can get him up to speed.

I started watching the Ghana game instead. 

Everytime NZ attacks it's end up in a meaningful cross, and the midfield seems to be totally lost

This beer tastes good though (non craft shh)

Cmon lads - huge 2nd half... please

First half image

It isn't that impressive is it?

Things I noticed

• Unlike the Ukraine game, when we have the ball, we actually try and find an open man. The 1st half of the Ukraine game was like 'oooohhhh ball! Must kick it!' At least this game, there is a little bit more looking for the open man. Wynne has only kicked it away twice from what I can recall.
• The USA have been allowed to play cause our midfield is invisible. Ridenton and Dyer are dire. It makes USA look far better than they are. Dyer should not be there.
• For the 1st 25, I thought we were ok. The keeping howler by Sail will probably mean that other clubs that may have been watching him, wont be.
• Why is it that clearances from corners, we want to head it directly out in front of goal 25 out. Why not head it towards the touch line. All we do it give it to one of their to have a shot.

And on comes Patterson, the black hole.

Count how many times he runs at the back 4 and loses it when there was an open man to pass to.

dyre is dire

I do not get all the angst. The USA team plays at a different level because their senior team does too. Their coaching quality and also available player pool reflects this. We are not exactly doing ourselves any favours, but I am impressed with the Americans. Hope they won't take it easy against Ukraine.

Our guys are guilty of something serious IMHO though: ball watching, and lack of decent movement off the ball. Individual player quality and good coaching/ drilling makes up for the rest of the reasons we are down, and (so far in this game) goalless.

Would have to say the USA dont really look anything special. Although they are probably on complete cruise control.

I don't sing at all and watch football for enjoyment. If there is another game on that has more entertaining football on I will watch it, regardless of who I support. 

Great finish for the 3rd goal.

Real poor

Started watching this 2nd half. USA are a cut above in all aspects

Areola, Hyman..... I think there is a message there lads. USA have all the parts to fudge you but we are putting in a limp dick performance.

great first three minutes

Have we been coached at all :D

Edge is getting seriously diddled by Jamieson

Decent points by American commentator. Billingsly running into blind alleys by himself

We have no threat at all. Too bad theres no Boyd and Thomas eh?