moops Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Galloway has been awesome as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Did I hear that the final venue would be announced after this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, haz said: Did I hear that the final venue would be announced after this game? I think after the CCM v AU game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, HeartFc said: We might end up with 30 shots tonight, all over them at the moment. Green line please. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, HeartFc said: A draw. Should be who scored the most goals in the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, haz said: Did I hear that the final venue would be announced after this game? They said that about 3 times (which seemed really weird seeing as it’s the first semi) then later corrected it. Its tomorrow night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 hours ago, playmaker said: Najjarine and Metcalfe starting again. Hopefully they can play the crapness out of their game against NPL rabble. Then they can sit on the pine when the real season starts while Luna and Cabrera dominate the positions. Only a 0-5 win tonight because we are limited by the mistakes of the 2 youth attackers. Crikey playmaker, that was almost right. You usually talk bollocks but props mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, moops said: I think he has certainly made a case to start, I'm just wondering what Mombearts is thinking. EM has started him in every game that Metcalfe was available, I think it's clear what he's thinking. Metcalfe should start he has deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Crikey playmaker, that was almost right. You usually talk bollocks but props mate... Time will show that I am right most of the time. Another thing to note is that I have been carrying on since January that Florin is a very good CM and was played out of position by Wazza. With 2 goal assists and 3-4 shot assists tonight he is one of the key players to our success in the midfield. We scored 3 goals after the youth went off because they are not ready yet. They struggle physically against NPL standard players and will get slaughtered against A-league teams. Good win against rubbish. Would have been 7+ goal win if Cabrera and Luna started the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, Shahanga said: They said that about 3 times (which seemed really weird seeing as it’s the first semi) then later corrected it. Its tomorrow night Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 That was a really good performance. The game (aside from Dean’s gift) looked a complete mismatch from the 3 minute mark. Only their goalie kept the score to polite levels. Once again we looked well prepared and well coached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Professional 85 minutes, can’t afford to be asleep at the wheel at kick off for round one though. Disappointed not to see Najjar get more minutes, concerned about how we’ll go without Maclaren in round 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Wow I've read some utter shit on these pages tonight.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, rass said: Wow I've read some utter shit on these pages tonight.... Just tonight? 17 minutes ago, playmaker said: Time will show that I am right most of the time. Another thing to note is that I have been carrying on since January that Florin is a very good CM and was played out of position by Wazza. With 2 goal assists and 3-4 shot assists tonight he is one of the key players to our success in the midfield. We scored 3 goals after the youth went off because they are not ready yet. They struggle physically against NPL standard players and will get slaughtered against A-league teams. Good win against rubbish. Would have been 7+ goal win if Cabrera and Luna started the game. Now I'm worried. I'm inclined to agree with you about Berenguer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Very happy with how we bounced back from the early goal at the start of the night. So hard to play free flowing football when the other team is parking the bus but we were always in control of that game imo. Special mention to Frenchy who i thought got better as the game went and teased us with what he is truly capable of. Also thought Metcalfe was quite good, but it's time for Najarine to be moved to the bench for caberera. Constantly loses the ball and does not seem to have the poise yet to be a starter. Outside of that most other players were good/serviceable, could've had a cricket score if their keeper didn't make some great saves. Hopefully the final is in Melbourne but celebrate gentlemen, we're in a final!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Have just noticed that One Football now have the FFA Cup (from RO32 only) - great result! Now just need them to add in the W-League and it’ll be happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: Any messages you want us to pass on to your next of kin? Dont look in the box under the bed. Cheers 👍 Also - great game after the first 5 minutes. Found some other city fans which was great. Good atmosphere besides the flies. They had good support which was great too. Florin worked hard. Cabrera did well in his cameo. Time for Narjarine to have a spell. Noone struggled on the turf and had a few knocks and looked frustrated at times - still all class. All in all we made the final which I am stoked about. We have been asking for progress and we cannot fault tonights effort all things considered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 A good win. It's damning us with faint praise to say that we look way more capable than last season's team, but so far this season looks promising Positives The result, we're in another Cup final Recovered from a slow start Kept our structure, maintained possession with a good midfield press, usually looked for a forward ball. Clever midfield overload by Le Patrone Good forward movement that opened the field in attack A better game from Florin, however I worry how he'll go against better opposition It was good to see Metcalfe score, I'd persist with Najjarine, he and Najjar need more game time at a higher level Negatives Defenders asleep for the first goal Only started with 2 visa players, we need 5 fit visas who are good enough to start We'll be significantly disadvantaged with Maclaren off with the National Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Seems Curtis doesn't like us becoming a Mini Manchester either Edited December 24, 2019 by haz 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Polished, professional performance. Thought JMac was best on at HT before he scored so definite MOTM performance for mine. He looks very, very sharp imo. Metcalfe was fantastic, as was Berenguer, particularly in the second half. He still makes glaring errors which obviously etch into the mind a bit deeper, but he's definitely got something the others don't have. If we can coax it out of him and get his confidence up where it needs to be i think he can be a player for us. Thought Noone had a bit of a stinker, which is probably a good sign that shows we're not too reliant on him. Ramy has done his dash for the first few games for mine, especially given how well Cabrera played when he came on. Definitely his best performance in the City blue so far and that 3rd goal was very well taken. The French Revolution appears to be in full swing, and so far so good. Hopefully we can take that into Round 1. Plenty of positives to take out of it imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, bt50 said: Polished, professional performance. Thought JMac was best on at HT before he scored so definite MOTM performance for mine. He looks very, very sharp imo. Metcalfe was fantastic, as was Berenguer, particularly in the second half. He still makes glaring errors which obviously etch into the mind a bit deeper, but he's definitely got something the others don't have. If we can coax it out of him and get his confidence up where it needs to be i think he can be a player for us. Thought Noone had a bit of a stinker, which is probably a good sign that shows we're not too reliant on him. Ramy has done his dash for the first few games for mine, especially given how well Cabrera played when he came on. Definitely his best performance in the City blue so far and that 3rd goal was very well taken. The French Revolution appears to be in full swing, and so far so good. Hopefully we can take that into Round 1. Plenty of positives to take out of it imo. Viva Revolution. Boys were stoked lastnight... Uruaguyans struggled with the insects. Heres hoping for an AAMI Park final - doubtful. Plus the airfaires to Adelaide look shit - no early returns Thu. COYCB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 They really need to host the final at a neutral venue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, citypool said: They really need to host the final at a neutral venue What and play it in front of 17 people? I'm sure the Sydney locals would flock to watch Adelaide and Melbourne battle it out at ANZ Stadium... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Completely wrong to blame Bouzanis for the goal. If he didnt slip, he would have saved it easy. Also dont think Najjarine did himself any favours last night... Edited October 1, 2019 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, bt50 said: What and play it in front of 17 people? I'm sure the Sydney locals would flock to watch Adelaide and Melbourne battle it out at ANZ Stadium... So that would be to our advantage then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dylan said: So that would be to our advantage then? Touche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Tbh if CCM make it to the final, it would be great for them to host it in Gosford. Of course we end up winning 0-3 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dylan said: Completely wrong to blame Bouzanis for the goal. If he didnt slip, he would have saved it easy. Also dont think Najjarine did himself any favours last night... Isn't the slip the exact reason to blame Bouzanis? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Take out the first 3 minutes it was a very good performance, absolutely dominated them. Take out Najjarine for cabrera and there is our starting 11 for round 1 I understand that the story in these games are the npl clubs, but what the fuck was andy Harper going on about when he said that brisbane deserved something out of the game. They scored cause our keeper slipped and that was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Isn't the slip the exact reason to blame Bouzanis? Probably depends on your perspective. Some will say its the pitches fault i guess; i certainly saw Noone slip over a couple times too. Truth probably lies somewhere in between ie part Bouza's fault, part unlucky, part slippery pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 12 hours ago, playmaker said: Time will show that I am right most of the time. Another thing to note is that I have been carrying on since January that Florin is a very good CM and was played out of position by Wazza. With 2 goal assists and 3-4 shot assists tonight he is one of the key players to our success in the midfield. We scored 3 goals after the youth went off because they are not ready yet. They struggle physically against NPL standard players and will get slaughtered against A-league teams. Good win against rubbish. Would have been 7+ goal win if Cabrera and Luna started the game. 11 hours ago, fensaddler said: Just tonight? Now I'm worried. I'm inclined to agree with you about Berenguer too. I'd say at least playmaker has been consistent in his support for Berenguer even when he's shown his lack of quality time and again. But I wouldn't jump the fence just yet if you haven't been in support for him. It's 1 game against NPL level players. Let's see how he performs over the course of the season. He certainly has far more work cut out to prove that he is good quality as opposed to being shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Let's hope to host the finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 CCM would be my preferred opponent as we play Adelaide on the 20th of October and the final is meant to be that week! Was super weird playing Victory twice in one week last time around ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Tommykins said: Isn't the slip the exact reason to blame Bouzanis? 50 minutes ago, bt50 said: Probably depends on your perspective. Some will say its the pitches fault i guess; i certainly saw Noone slip over a couple times too. Truth probably lies somewhere in between ie part Bouza's fault, part unlucky, part slippery pitch. Well I think its pretty clear in this case. What do you want Bouzanis to do? Ask that patch of turf before making a save not to give way please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, n i k o said: I'd say at least playmaker has been consistent in his support for Berenguer even when he's shown his lack of quality time and again. But I wouldn't jump the fence just yet if you haven't been in support for him. It's 1 game against NPL level players. Let's see how he performs over the course of the season. He certainly has far more work cut out to prove that he is good quality as opposed to being shit. There was a time during the middle of last season when I was definitely wanting him dropped. I saw enough late on last season to suggest that he's worth persistence, and on the basis of preseason I haven't changed from that view. He's the sort of player who is capable of being crap and brilliant within minutes of each other. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Probably depends on your perspective. Some will say its the pitches fault i guess; i certainly saw Noone slip over a couple times too. Truth probably lies somewhere in between ie part Bouza's fault, part unlucky, part slippery pitch. i certainly saw Noone slip over a couple times. I will not tire of these kind of sentences. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) I don't think we can fault the gaffer on his selections after a 5-1 win. He may well have the opinion that neither Ramy nor Cabrera can go the full 90, and that Cabrera is the better man to bring on later in the game when the opposition is tiring a bit. And he got that right last night. Saying we would have scored more if we'd started Cabrera is hypothetical. So far the gaffer is getting it right in the matches that count. Terrific result for us. For a long time we've said that we ought to put these NPL sides away with a comfortable margin, and that's what we did. Loved the way JMac won the ball in midfield and set up Metcalfe for the first. Overall Berenguer still has highs and lows, but IMO the trend is upwards. Bouzanis' problem is that he raises these little questions about his play a little too frequently for some people's liking - including mine I confess. But I won't forget how he celebrated when we won the Cup back in 2016 - it clearly meant a lot to him so I don't think we can question his commitment. Well done City. Highlights if you want to relive the glory. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/ffa-cup-highlights-brisbane-strikers-1-5-city Edited October 2, 2019 by jw1739 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hack Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I thought Berenguer's best game we've seen, with a bit of luck that shot which bounced over the keeper and hit the bar would have gone in. But he tackled, tracked back and provided assists and some chances for othrrs which didnt go in, especially that chip over to was it Noone who fluffed it. All the midfielders played well. Thought Galloway and Good were the best of the defenders. Galloways cannon was very De Laet like. I'm getting a bit impatient with Najjarine, not a lot he did went right last night. In regards to Strikers, I really liked their striker, Pengelly. Put in a good shift and that goal was nice. I'd be inclined to pick him up if I was CFG, would be good back up for when Maclaren goes national. I doubt Najjar would last 90 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: There was a time during the middle of last season when I was definitely wanting him dropped. I saw enough late on last season to suggest that he's worth persistence, and on the basis of preseason I haven't changed from that view. He's the sort of player who is capable of being crap and brilliant within minutes of each other. The problem was he was being played out of position last season. It was always the problem as has all the traits of a CM. With 2 goal assists and at least 3 shot assists last night I think he is very comfortable in the middle of the pitch and totally dominated the box to box area...... as he should against NPL level teams. Scoring is a problem though, but if he does his job in the middle of the park then he will create opportunities for those that are there to score goals, ultimately that's what a CM is there for. Early days though, let's just see what the season proper holds as I am still not convinced he can mix it with the hardened A-league midfielders but I hope he can because it is something that we have badly missed since Mooy. Also, special mention to Galloway, proving he is on par with De Laet at this stage both in defence and attack. A very smart player by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Dylan said: Well I think its pretty clear in this case. What do you want Bouzanis to do? Ask that patch of turf before making a save not to give way please? I expect him to inspect the pitch before the game and choose to wear boots with longer studs if it looks like a problem. I expect him to set himself well for a shot from outside of the box and be able to respond when it comes in. Dont want to hang him, but his kit is his responsibility and the next poor ground we play on he’ll hopefully give his footwear more thought. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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