U17's - Nz or England???
U17's - Nz or England???
Well only 2 hours till kickoff.
Whos going to leave with the spoils.
I smell an upset...NZ 2-1.
Kosta to redeem himself and score a brace.
I smell a 3-0 win to england and costa nearly scoring a good goal
but will skin alot of defenders and have more confidence.
boys boywonder will score 2-0 nz go costa
We will lose to England, although it will be a far better
performance from the boys.
I'm hoping for a big game from Costa.
at least 2-0 to England (after 8 mins :( )
... or maybe 4-0 after 30 minutes
phoenix rising2007-08-21 20:30:26
... or maybe 4-0 after 30 minutes
phoenix rising2007-08-21 20:30:26
4-0 after 30 minutes, I feel sorry for these guys they are
hopelessly out of their depth.
Our defence hasnt got a clue..
This is not good. We shouldn't be shipping goals like this at
any level....
Looks like a nail in the OFC's coffin...
our defense seriously cannot handle runs from the attackers.
Any type of runs.
How come by the age of twenty we can defend but at 16/17 we're
awful ?
jesus - that free header from the free-kick they just missed sums
up how awful we are at defending
... and Wellington Phoenix get a mention from the UK
commentator :)
but Costa Barbarousas is not having a good game :(
but Costa Barbarousas is not having a good game :(
NZ out-paced and lack of commitment?
Godwin Darqwa spent virtually his entire junior and youth time as a
striker..... god knows why they have him as a defender.
We look generally ok but as wih the brazilian game cant handle defending against counter attacks.
We look generally ok but as wih the brazilian game cant handle defending against counter attacks.
How come by the age of twenty we can defend but at 16/17 we're
awful ?
I blame you, how many of them have you coached ? 
Just about half time. Any indepth comments from those lucky
(?) enough to see the game - I see on Fifa's Matchcast that the
possession stats aren't too bad, and they've only had 6 shots on
target - are we actually somewhat competitive but forgot to pick a
goal keeper?
Our keeper is one of our stand-outs, just left stranded time and
time again.
Very poor, the defence is woeful they don't appear to have a clue, it makes me wonder what sort of coaching they have been getting.
Our players are also so far behind the other teams physically it really calls into question how NZ soccer prepares these players as there is no reason why we should not be as strong, as fast and as powerful as the other teams.The guys are getting pushed off the ball like they wern't there.
Do they actually employ any sports
science professionals or is it left up to the coach of the team to
get them fit? if so then it is a disgrace as most coaches dont have
much of a clue when it comes to the fitness side.
I know they are trying but it is just so
frustrating.
In Depth comments?.
We struggle to defend the counter attacks. We lack pace in the central defence spot and also dont track the runners on 1-2's. Apart from that i have to say I have been reasonably impressed with lots we do. Its funny, the scores might suggest otherwise but I think the under 17's are playing better than the under 20's did. Sadly Costa isnt having a great game, hopefully he will be better in the second half. Im probably biased at this point but I think Jacob Mathews is possibly our best player so far. I do think its well within our abilities to score.
We struggle to defend the counter attacks. We lack pace in the central defence spot and also dont track the runners on 1-2's. Apart from that i have to say I have been reasonably impressed with lots we do. Its funny, the scores might suggest otherwise but I think the under 17's are playing better than the under 20's did. Sadly Costa isnt having a great game, hopefully he will be better in the second half. Im probably biased at this point but I think Jacob Mathews is possibly our best player so far. I do think its well within our abilities to score.
I think you re right on the physical side of things. Im guessing
that the England players, judging on the clubs they are all signed
with get plenty of weight training etc among the football stuff. We
do look smaller and less developed.
Hard News2007-08-21 21:05:11
Very poor, the defence is woeful they don't appear to have a clue, it makes me wonder what sort of coaching they have been getting.
Our players are also so far behind the other teams physically it really calls into question how NZ soccer prepares these players as there is no reason why we should not be as strong, as fast and as powerful as the other teams.The guys are getting pushed off the ball like they wern't there.
Do they actually employ any sports science professionals
or is it left up to the coach of the team to get them fit? if so
then it is a disgrace as most coaches dont have much of a clue when
it comes to the fitness side.
I know they are trying but it is just so
frustrating.
I'm sorry lads but I have made a post re Costa that might upset a
few people. But honestly, he has not performed at all on the bigger
stage and that worries me. He fluffed a shot in front of goal in a
good scoring position, he hit a sh&t corner about 10 yards, he
left several passes halfway to his intended recipient.
They are not what good players do. They step up on the big
stage, they work their heart out, they show and inspire the rest of
the team.
He has not. And I'm going to take a hell of a lot of
convincing that he is anything other than a precocious schoolboy,
who can shine in the NZFC, but up against the big boys suffers
stage fright.
Sorry lads, I know how so many of you are pinning your hopes
that he will be the next big thing, but I doubt it.
And the A League is a lot tougher than the U17 Worlds,
especially physically, and he's been knocked off the ball with ease
by both the Poms and Selecao.
On the other hand sign up Chettelburgh NOW. He is the goods, a
youngster who is revelling under this pressure. He is a good
un.
btw, Colin Murphy is Albert Murphy's son. The former kit man for
the Kingz for those of you who knew him
Cheers for the comments all, appreciate them, its frustrating not
being able to see these games
Dragon, second half and we are doing well but still scary defending
the counter attack. Should have had a penalty too. Costa is doing
better
Costa and the rest look much better in this half so far and I think
Stack is right, they do want to play a better style of football
than some NZ sides I have seen.
It just doesn't all quite come together often enough.
It just doesn't all quite come together often enough.
much more commitment in the second half, altho' NZ still blinded by
the 1 - 2 quick passes near the goalmouth
We are playing some lovely stuff from time to time
I will go as far as saying I think we do deserve a goal in this
game
Agreed Hn, Costas more involved, definately a pen - shot was on
it's way in, defender's arm stops it on corner of 6 yard box
I'll be pleased if we finish 1-4
I'll be pleased if we finish 1-4
I'll be amazed if we finish 4-1
well that shot of Costa's deserved to be a goal, what brilliant
technique.
lovely shot by McIntyre on the turn ...
well that shot of Costa's deserved to be a goal, what brilliant
technique.
If only it was his...
5-0 yet another goal on the break unfortunately.
.... and the NZ goalkeep does a Lehman special; straight
between the legs - 5-0
5-0?
Thats a kick in the guts
Thats a kick in the guts
yeah, a quick breakaway by the Uk, one on one to the goal mouth and
then shot thru the keeper's legs .....