belaguttman Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Japan pressing intelligently when the ball is played to our midfield and congesting the centre of the field that is nullifying our midfield diamond. Our fullbacks are providing no width so we are going nowhere. Ange needs to switch to a 4-3-3 for the second half but that really means that our subs have to be Kruse, Leckie and Timmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdust Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Sainsbury is having a shocker and looks like he doesn't even care that he is having one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Sainsbury and McGowan as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Come on! Put it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Noice!!!! I reckon this will rattle japan and they will lose their composure. I reckon we got this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hard to Japan to win it from here, they've set out to play deep and defensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Hard to Japan to win it from here, they've set out to play deep and defensive With kruise coming on they will really struggle imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Japan more interested in attacking now, game has opened up Timmy would thrive out there. Scripts surely been written for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Timmy time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 World class save there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Japan are sitting so deep. Asking for trouble. Unless we gift them another goal of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, KSK_47 said: Japan are sitting so deep. Asking for trouble. Unless we gift them another goal of course If they were any deeper they'd be in the ground floor of the car park. They look like they've gone 5 at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Shahanga said: If they were any deeper they'd be in the ground floor of the car park. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 C'mon Straya!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Fuck i think i just shat myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hit the ftiggin target son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Do the Japanese only have one chant? It's the same chant since the first minute. Edited October 11, 2016 by Tony999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Tony999 said: Do the Japanese only have one chant? It's the same chant since the first minute. Yes, they only have one chant. They can keep it up for 90 minutes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tony999 said: Do the Japanese only have one chant? It's the same chant since the first minute. At least they make noise Not a great game for us but happy with a point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecguymer Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 ...is there a replay available anywhere? ...and if there is, is it actually worth watching...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 4 hours ago, ecguymer said: ...is there a replay available anywhere? ...and if there is, is it actually worth watching...... They usually replay it on Fox. Its probably not worth it though. It was not exactly a memorable game for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I have to say based on the game, the point favours us. Ryan made a fabulous save. In Asia though you really want to win at home (+draw away=go through), so it's not a great result, but perhaps acceptable given the standard of opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 First half was a Melbourne Heart performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 47 minutes ago, Tony999 said: First half was a Melbourne Heart performance Yes, I was thinking the same thing, meaningless possession, constantly turning over the ball in midfield, too static. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Still think 20 points gets us out of the group. Should be aiming to get the 3 points against Saudi (H), UAE (H), Thai (H) and Thai (A). Pinch a point against Iraq (A) and Japan (A) and we have 22 and should qualify top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Saudis looking like the surprise packet in this group so the away draw isnt so bad. Worth noting we're the only team to not have played Thailand yet, if we cant get 6 points in the two games against them then we cant really complain if we dont qualify anyway. Japan look a bit dodgy tbh, someone remind me to bet on the draw next tike out when they host Saudi Arabia. Why dont we also have a friendly in Novemeber alongside the qualifier against Thailand? Edited October 12, 2016 by Tesla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 The lack of width was a killer, especially with McGowan at full back who doesn't understand when to start his runs when in transition. We seemed to congest the middle of the park way to much and allow the Japanese to get bodies behind the ball too easily. Surprised it took Ange so long to make the changes. Hopefully we revert to the 4-2-3-1 soon and Kruse gets some minutes at Leverkusen and finds some sort of form of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Just found this. Apparently the rules for spectators for the game in Thailand. These rules are in response to the death of their King: -Clothing for spectators shall be in polite manner with suggested colours such as white, black, gray and preferably with no designs on them. -Equipment such as drums, trumpets, flags, megaphones, whistles, cheering sticks and any other equipment will not be allowed to enter the stadium. -Spectators are not allowed to show any symbols. -Banners will not be allowed to enter the stadium. -Fan chants, along with any other activities that are considered joyful, are strictly prohibited both inside the stadium and surrounding areas. Edited October 22, 2016 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, n i k o said: Just found this. Apparently the rules for spectators for the game in Thailand. These rules are in response to the death of their King: -Clothing for spectators shall be in polite manner with suggested colours such as white, black, gray and preferably with no designs on them. -Equipment such as drums, trumpets, flags, megaphones, whistles, cheering sticks and any other equipment will not be allowed to enter the stadium. -Spectators are not allowed to show any symbols. -Banners will not be allowed to enter the stadium. -Fan chants, along with any other activities that are considered joyful, are strictly prohibited both inside the stadium and surrounding areas. So basically it needs to be like a funeral procession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Tony999 said: So basically it needs to be like a funeral procession Or like an afl game 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Or like an afl game That's worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 49 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Or like an Melbourne City game. Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Ange Postecoglou today named five Hyundai A-League players in an extended 30-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Tuesday 15 November. Postecoglou will trim the squad to 23 players after watching this weekend’s matches. Luke Brattan (Melbourne City FC), Jason Geria (Melbourne Victory), Josh Risdon (Perth Glory), Tommy Oar (Brisbane Roar FC) as well as overseas-based Nathan Burns, Milos Degenek and Aziz Behich have been added to the squad that drew 2-2 with Saudi Arabia and 1-1 with Japan. Read more at http://www.socceroos.com.au/article/ange-postecoglou-names-extended-socceroos-squad-for-thailand-world-cup-qualifier/bt1yy3qjpwor1uwjf2378oxjb#HqLOxqvy64QMFtkS.992018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Match Details Thailand v Caltex Socceroos Tuesday 15 November Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok 7pm kick off (11pm AEDT) Caltex Socceroos squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier v Thailand Name Club, Country A International Caps (Goals) Aziz BEHICH Bursaspor, TURKEY 11 (2) Luke BRATTAN Melbourne City FC, AUSTRALIA - Nathan BURNS F.C. Tokyo, JAPAN 23 (3) Tim CAHILL Melbourne City FC, AUSTRALIA 94 (48) Milos DEGENEK TSV 1860 Munchen, GERMANY 4 (0) Adam FEDERICI A.F.C. Bournemouth, ENGLAND 16 (0) Jason GERIA Melbourne Victory FC, AUSTRALIA 1 (0) Alex GERSBACH Rosenborg BK, NORWAY 2 (0) Apostolos GIANNOU Guangzhou R&F F.C., CHINA 5 (0) Craig GOODWIN Sparta Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS 3 (0) Chris IKONOMIDIS Aarhus Gymnastikforening, DENMARK 6 (0) Jackson IRVINE Burton Albion FC, ENGLAND 6 (0) Mile JEDINAK Aston Villa F.C, ENGLAND 67 (13) James JEGGO SK Sturm Graz, AUSTRIA - Tomi JURIC FC Luzern, SWITZERLAND 20 (4) Robbie KRUSE Bayer 04 Leverkusen, GERMANY 47 (4) Mitchell LANGERAK VfB Stuttgart, GERMANY 6 (0) Mathew LECKIE FC Ingolstadt 04, GERMANY 36 (3) Massimo LUONGO Queens Park Rangers F.C., ENGLAND 24 (5) Ryan MCGOWAN Henan Jianye F.C., CHINA 18 (0) Mark MILLIGAN Baniyas F.C., UAE 52 (5) Aaron MOOY Huddersfield Town AFC, ENGLAND 20 (5) Tommy OAR Brisbane Roar FC, AUSTRALIA 28 (2) Josh RISDON Perth Glory, AUSTRALIA 3 (0) Tommy ROGIC Celtic FC, SCOTLAND 22 (5) Mathew RYAN Valencia CF, SPAIN 29 (0) Trent SAINSBURY Jiangsu Suning F.C., CHINA 20 (3) Brad SMITH A.F.C. Bournemouth, ENGLAND 13 (0) Matthew SPIRANOVIC Hangzhou Greentown F.C., CHINA 33 (0) Bailey WRIGHT Preston North End FC, ENGLAND 12 (1) How did Geria get back in? He has been terrible in the games he played against us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) At a guess Geria being selected is a psychological move from Ange to give him a boost. Edit: Just read he's been dropped. So much for that. Edited October 26, 2016 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Behich is the only one that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Perfect start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Fucking hopeless. Josh rose style defending there Edited November 15, 2016 by kingofhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good save by Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Imagine Brattan and Mooy in the midfield together. The silkiness would reach epic levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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