thisphantomfortress Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 With the Confed Cup just around the corner and fuck all else going in I figured this deserved its own thread. How far can we go? It will be tough to get out of the group but not impossible IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: With the Confed Cup just around the corner and fuck all else going in I figured this deserved its own thread. How far can we go? It will be tough to get out of the group but not impossible IMO. I will be happy if we can score 3 goals or more. Germany, Cameroon and then Chile. Alot depends on the mindset of the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Is it on FTA? Or at least Socceroos games? I reckon we will make it out of the group, SF loss IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Hellenic Hero said: Is it on FTA? Or at least Socceroos games? I reckon we will make it out of the group, SF loss IMO. Sbs has the rights I believe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Fuck all else going on? I guess living in @thisphantomfortress Fortress can make you complacent? we have a Must Win World Cup qualifier against the Saudis in 48 hours. Don't win and we can kiss a trip to Russia good bye. It's the biggest game since the Asian Cup final! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 26 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Fuck all else going on? I guess living in @thisphantomfortress Fortress can make you complacent? we have a Must Win World Cup qualifier against the Saudis in 48 hours. Don't win and we can kiss a trip to Russia good bye. It's the biggest game since the Asian Cup final! Haha I meant more in terms of city, I do concede that to you though. I'm going to @Embee's we will have pizza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Idk why he picked Vukovic over Brad Jones (who plays for fermont in Netherlands) He had an awesome season and a good clean sheet and finished first, i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 10 hours ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said: Idk why he picked Vukovic over Brad Jones (who plays for fermont in Netherlands) He had an awesome season and a good clean sheet and finished first, i think. Yea Ange has never liked Jones for whatever reason. Its an interesting call as based on form he should be there, regardless Ryan is head and shoulders above the rest and probably first name on our team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, thisphantomfortress said: Yea Ange has never liked Jones for whatever reason. Its an interesting call as based on form he should be there, regardless Ryan is head and shoulders above the rest and probably first name on our team sheet. Is it because of his age. Because it should not really matter if he is inform at 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said: Is it because of his age. Because it should not really matter if he is inform at 35 Both Jones and Vukovic are 3rd 4th choices. It's Ryan then Langerak and the rest is irrelevant apart from being involved in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 0-4 to Brazil. Played well in patches but not consistently enough against a class outfit. A few things. We basically started our 2nd XI and it showed, we just don't have the depth. Seriously missed Mooy, Rogic & of course Jedinak. Also our defensive stocks are so thin, once Sainsbury went off our defence was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Too much space between our lines Ball speed and decision making too slow Set piece defending was poor Chile are a level above Brazil Edited June 13, 2017 by belaguttman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Too much space between our lines Ball speed and decision making too slow Set piece defending was poor Chile are a level above Brazil Agree with all that except Chile. A great side yes, but no not a class above. sth America World Cup qualifying. Brazil P 14, 33points.(1st, qualified) Chile P 14, 23 points (4th) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Chile is sending their first 11 to the Confed Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Chile is sending their first 11 to the Confed Cup. Germany isn't but will still beat us but not smash us and Cameroon could be anything. I still think if we score more than 3 goals we are doing well. We are setting up and trying to play as an elite world class team when we are far from it. Playing this 343 is suicide. We can barely bring it out from the back and when we get it past the first line the front 3 are so static that the ball goes back. I fear for Ange and the team in Russia it will be ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Disappointingly the Socceroos are playing like we did when we played 3 at the back, too much space between the back 3 and midfield along with too many turnovers in midfield putting the backline under constant pressure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Disappointingly the Socceroos are playing like we did when we played 3 at the back, too much space between the back 3 and midfield along with too many turnovers in midfield putting the backline under constant pressure With 3 at the back the overload in the midfield requires quick ball movement or it can get conjested and messy and you can cough it up easily. We just lack the technical ability to play this way. It's admirable that Ange wants to be proactive but continuing is doomed to failure. IMO we need to set up more pragmatically and play to our physical strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Yes, or just get better at decision making and ball and player movement. I admire what Ange is doing, it'll provide short-term pain for longer-term gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 We need to keep bringing through quality players. Having the A League structured to reward consistent journeymen rather than talented youngsters is part of our problem. Oh in other news I reckon Aziz was close to our best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: We need to keep bringing through quality players. Having the A League structured to reward consistent journeymen rather than talented youngsters is part of our problem. Oh in other news I reckon Aziz was close to our best. If we continue with the 3 at the back and wing backs I feel he is the best option down the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: If we continue with the 3 at the back and wing backs I feel he is the best option down the left. Absolutely agree. Has pleasantly surprised me in his game and a half back in and imo, offers a more well rounded package than Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Fuck do the boys know how important it is to win tonight? The German bloke who sits next to me will be unbearably patronising if his mob bloody win. Come on lads, get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Fuck do the boys know how important it is to win tonight? The German bloke who sits next to me will be unbearably patronising if his mob bloody win. Come on lads, get the job done. Its all about you isn't it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Will be watching this at a beer garden in Munich, hopefully we don't get humiliated but I'll be bringing the lube and the Citizenship Application papers for New Zealand just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Anyone else staying up to watch this? Will be making a coffee run soon to stay awake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I've decided to get a good night's sleep for work tomorrow instead of watching the game, therefore ensuring us a historic victory. You are welcome Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: I've decided to get a good night's sleep for work tomorrow instead of watching the game, therefore ensuring us a historic victory. You are welcome Australia. Very noble of you. I'm fortunate enough to wake up whenever I want tomorrow so I'll stay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Wtf is Muscat doing over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Germany's B team taking the piss in this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 So we score from a rare breakthrough and luongo throws it away with the most stupid tackle attempt in the penalty box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Luongo with the worst perfomance in a Socceroos shirt I've ever seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just now, n i k o said: Luongo with the worst perfomance in a Socceroos shirt I've ever seen zero composure, zero ball control, zero passing ability, zero defensive pressure amazing to think he was the best player at the Asian Cup lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Nate said: zero composure, zero ball control, zero passing ability, zero defensive pressure amazing to think he was the best player at the Asian Cup lol No idea what's happened to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I know the VAR was being used to check for offside, but didn't Juric clearly handball that? Is the VAR not allowed to make a call on that particular instance because the referee saw it or?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 admirable last 30 minutes but before that we were horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 An abortion of a first half followed up with a pretty good 2nd half. Clearly better side after their 3rd goal, but should have been further down at the half. Ryan, Sainsbury and Rogic outstanding, Mooy and Behich had good second halves. How Kruse continues to get a game is beyond me. Luongo absolutely dreadful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 hours ago, bt50 said: An abortion of a first half followed up with a pretty good 2nd half. Clearly better side after their 3rd goal, but should have been further down at the half. Ryan, Sainsbury and Rogic outstanding, Mooy and Behich had good second halves. How Kruse continues to get a game is beyond me. Luongo absolutely dreadful. I reckon mooy must be suffering from a bit of fatigue given how many games he has played this year. He has been off a bit recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 7 hours ago, n i k o said: Wtf is Muscat doing over there Was invited along with Ross Aloisi as a form of development for young up and coming Australian coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 What a crap match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 19 hours ago, Shahanga said: Fuck do the boys know how important it is to win tonight? The German bloke who sits next to me will be unbearably patronising if his mob bloody win. Come on lads, get the job done. Did you pull a sickie or did you man up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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