NZ v Gambia
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Technique was not good overall. First time control let us
down at times. Ball put out too often for mine. Also an inability
to pass quickly and accurately along the ground especially in first
half. Competition for the ball was good; no lack of
effort. Gambia better in first half and did not do much after
the break so a draw was possible (but not achieved).
not enuf flair 2 compete at the top level players like keats??
rubbish even gambia gng 4ward look more dangerous but i think
theyve done well and given it everything but feel sorry for them
playing giovanni dos santos if he plays
Not enough belief in their own abilities or that of their team
Mates. On the few occasions they were adventurous ie following
their pass, forward runs, dribbling it looked promising. Need to do
that more often. Might mean a few big losses but we will never
improve if keep playing the type of football that our national
sides play burmac2007-07-06 21:09:12
maybe it could be time to play Brockie as a wide
midfielder...Draper is proving to be excellant (Sign him up Mr
Herbert)
please not brockie
I think the Under 20s (and most NZ representative teams for that matter) have a big problem with ball retention. It may be nerves, or lack of confidence or they may just lack the skills to hold onto it but it seemed to me they just give the ball away far too easily with poor control or wayward passes. The midfielders (or centrebacks) would receive the ball and their first look up or option would be to pump a big high long ball forward, which never worked as the Gambians just outjumped our forwards and headed it away. Even when Draper hit the crossbar it came from a situation like this.
On a positive note, I'm glad Mexico won as they look very
impressive and that may mean they don't put out thier firts choice
eleven, though I somehow doubt it...
Pichichi2007-07-07 07:19:43
Ball retention is definately a problem, getting knocked off the
ball alot too. I guess maybe the difference between doing this
fulltime with fulltime professional coaches and squads and just
competeing more often at this kind of level.
Draper looks good from what I've seen as do Edgington and
Boxall and you can hardly blame Spoonley for any of the
goals.
The crosses from Keating were excellent, setting up several
attempts.
Draper, Henderson were decent, but need another metre of speed and strength. Brokie has the speed, obviously gets to the ball, just needs time in front of the goal. Boxall has the strength but needs practice with the ball and long line of orange cones.
Cross fingers for Mexico, takes some chances lads, move forward together when you can. Make some luck. And for heaven sakes get a contract and some regular professional football.
Draper, Henderson were decent, but need another metre of speed and strength. Brokie has the speed, obviously gets to the ball, just needs time in front of the goal. Boxall has the strength but needs practice with the ball and long line of orange cones.
Cross fingers for Mexico, takes some chances lads, move forward together when you can. Make some luck. And for heaven sakes get a contract and some regular professional football.
Keating has been an absolute aboration!!! Oops I mean Keatsy!!! He
quite possibly has worked his way into the starting position and
captain of the tournaments worst eleven!!!
Best Kiwi players have been...
Spoonley
Boxall
Peters
and Draper
Henderson ok
It will be 3+ vs the mighty Mekiko