Anyone going to deny how vital Vinnie Lia is to the team after watching how we fell apart when he got subbed off last night?
Coaches didn't really seem to adjust to it, or have a plan if it happened. No Ridenton, Rufer or Fox on the bench right? McG, Watson and Fink.
I'm saying it wasn't Dura's fault because it was clear Mclaren was too quick for him and had the better of him, but we failed to stop the supply of ball to him, failed to use our subs better, failed to react to Vinnie's injury, failed to find scoring opportunities despite being top heavy with attacking talent.
Sure the goal was a case of Dura failing to do his job, but the coaches and other players had also failed to do theirs too.
Watson should have been on much earlier. There was no midfield cover for Lia, unless wee mac played deep.
I thought the attack didn't get enough crosses fired low across the box. Tratt was one case that came to mind, shooting off his left foot with Smeltz and Krishna at the back stick. I don't think the attack isn't firing, but perhaps it was a) tiring and b) a little over confident after the great week we've had.
Overall this week: goals for =4 goals against = 1
That's a good week guys!