icantthinkofacoolname Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 So I just get home from my thing, open up the Internet and see were 4-1 up, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I reckon we will be seeing zinni alot more this season 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Clisby on at lb or further forward ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hows the crowd looking, numbers wise and amount of noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dekker > Koren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Dekker with tap in after solid team move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Score update please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wtf?3rd sub at 53 min?youd think we were 5-1 up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wtf?3rd sub at 53 min?youd think we were 5-1 up.were either Zinni or Zullo due to injuries?Can only get Adelaide v Sydney stream so no info on why subs were made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Noise and crowd acceptable for a pre-season game, not for a cup tie though, I'd say 3 to 4 thousand. Noise is ok, Melburnians a bit rusty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 were either Zinni or Zullo due to injuries?Can only get Adelaide v Sydney stream so no info on why subs were madezinnia at half time. Not sure why.(but he was playing well prior)Zullo looked pre-planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestlefty420 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 looking good so far, former northcote player dekker scores…respect it, the youth will be tearing it up this season http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Melbourne-City-FC-v-Wellington-Phoenix/831157 this should give most stats, not sure about a stream though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Tuna is a scrapper. I like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 zinnia at half time. Not sure why.(but he was playing well prior)Zullo looked pre-planned.Zinni had a head knock, zullo with a sore ankle/knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 shithouse from kisnorbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Velaphi saves a penalty like the beast he is, still 5-1 up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Koren should be used as a sub only Edited August 26, 2015 by benzema23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Koren was better but still lacks that polish in the final third. Nov, gun. Will rip bumholes wide open this season is he stays on the park.El flathead looked pretty decent. He can dribble, pass and scored so already done more than mifsud ever did. Mooy didn't have his best game but still class. JW medal in the bag. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Props to Tuna for putting in a full 90 minutes and running it out to the end. He looked really tired by the end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nix didnt exactly make it difficult for us but overall a great night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingofhearts Posted August 26, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) When you see your team play really well, but you trying to contain your excitement for the season. Edited August 26, 2015 by kingofhearts 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Attendance?4027 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 A bit of a mixed bag of a game really. Firstly, the big positive - we wonWe looked dangerous when Novillo was on the park, less so after he left with what looks like a hamstring injury. generally our forwards worked well although finishing was poor given the dominance we had for most of the game. Koren despite his goal was generally average and needs to provide more this season. The starting back line looked good, Frantic may struggle to claim starting spot of Retre keeps playing like he did tonight. The backline was less impressive after Clisby came on and as the players became tired we lost our shape and allowed a surprisingly poor Phoenix back into the game. In the old days though Heart would have won this game 4-3 so overall a much improved performance from the last game.I'd like to see less emphasis on maintaining possession in attacking transition as the first pass after the ball has been turned over to us is almost always a back pass - safe but places no pressure on the other team when they are most vulnerable. We really don't have the players to break teams down (except Phoenix tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Bela- most of what you say is great, but I hope you're kidding about the Retre/Franjic thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nate Posted August 26, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 How good was that! So many positives to come out of that game with the only major negative obviously being Novillo's injury and to a lesser extent, giving away two shit penalties. Our full backs were fucking amazing with Retre imo the best player on the pitch tonight with Zullo really showing his class in offering something forward whilst defending admirably. Chapman was really composed on the ball and snuffed out attack after attack whilst Kisnorbo won everything aerially and passed well (just got exposed for speed at the end which is why Kisnorbo/Hughes pairing should never occur). Tando was a god as always and further proved that we don't need to sign Sorenson and if we do, he'll be on the bench.Mooy didn't play his greatest game of all time but was still probably the best midfielder on the pitch which just highlights how much of a freak he really is, and I thought Koren was actually pretty good, especially in the first half. Paartalu for me was maybe our most disappointing player as his passing, defensive positioning and general game awareness all seemed off. Novillo's shift (as brief as it was) proved to me that providing he stays on the park, he'll become one of the most damaging players in the league as his technique and power is really something we've never had before in a winger so that got me really excited. Bruno Fornaroli's game was really great too and the fact he played the full 90 minutes was quite encouraging given he pressed and chased and hassled the Wellington defenders all night, and props to him for scoring his first goal with us. Zinni also looked nice for the 45 he was on for, especially with dat sexy assist. Kudos to Melburnians too, the noise was pretty good aside from a dreary patch in the second half when the game's zing had well and truly disappeared. Overall, tonight's match exceeded my expectations and I'm now really excited for the rest of the cup/start of the season. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Bela- most of what you say is great, but I hope you're kidding about the Retre/Franjic thing. Keep Retre at right back and play Franjic on the wing, solved.Retre was that good tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Bela- most of what you say is great, but I hope you're kidding about the Retre/Franjic thing. I rate Franjic but why would you not start Retre if he can keep playing like that? Nobody in the team should have a guaranteed starting spot, not even FranjicI wouldn't get too carried away by the performance as Phoenix were very poor so it was hard to evaluate our performance in absolute terms. Of course we didn't allow them to play well but I'll want to see this performance repeated and improved in many areas before I start getting too excited. Edited August 26, 2015 by belaguttman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 very good signs from most players. Exciting to think we still have Franjic and Gameiro still to come into the squad. I was very impressed by Zullo at left back and I think Novillo will have a great season (hopefully his injury isn't too bad). I'm also excited to see more of what Zinni can do on the wingThe key will be whether Koren and Paartalu will be able to sort themselves out to make sure we really boss the midfield, otherwise i'm fairly confident with how our defence and forwards will go this season. In regards to the Franjic/Retre situation, I think still that Franjic should start ahead of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Obviously hope we win but honestly I'm getting on Wellington at $4.20.red line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 anyone got highlights yet swear i missed 3 of the goals like what the fuck this dosnt happen much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good effort considering most people are still a bit rusty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) So 4k for the game. Remember we used to get this during our regular season and even less than 4k? Edited August 26, 2015 by Tony999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 absolutely shmurda'rd them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well that was a good win. I am sure there is a lot more to come as well.I am not surprised to hear people say Retre played well. I thought he improved substantially during last season. I also still believe he will be a better player in the middle of the park. Hopefully there will be some highlights of the game at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestHeart Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Great win by the lads ! Some really positive signs !! Some of the new chums showed some good speed and Mooy just carried on his form from last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Also kudos to the terrace for getting the whole crowd involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommac Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Retre was good last night, and as has been said - Phoenix were pretty average. Let's not forget how good Franjic was in the A-League though, and consistently for a number of years. Silva- Retre has played midfield a number of times prior to his move to RB ( a career saving one!), and he was pretty darn average. Edited August 26, 2015 by tommac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 interesting viewing Firstly Wellington were shite and made us look good,but saying that, there were positivesZinni will be a player to watch for the future, he has "got it" but looked a little star struck at timeshis father was a SoccerRoo, and his brother a very good running athlete, so there are good genes thereI liked the things Tuna did, he is strong on the ball and shields it well when in possession Pity about Harry, looked the part before the goalKoren showed that he has the class, and vision and talent, but again, missing for so much of the matchPartaluu, his passing was atrocious, anything over 10 metres was a lottery as to it finding it's markMauk showed why he hasn't played much for the first team, his decision making is terriblehe received a pass from Paddy, ( who had just made a 30 metre run with the ball), then plays it down the wing and expects Paddy to chase it FFS, asking a 35 year old Centre Back to suddenly become a left winger , grow a brain.Tando did his job, good save, my mate told me as Krishna was lining up , that he wouldn't scoreeveryone else , serviceable, I don't know what the hype is about Retre, he was slow in utilising the space that he had when receiving the ball Bring on the quarter finals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 interesting viewing Firstly Wellington were shite and made us look good,but saying that, there were positivesZinni will be a player to watch for the future, he has "got it" but looked a little star struck at timeshis father was a SoccerRoo, and his brother a very good running athlete, so there are good genes thereI liked the things Tuna did, he is strong on the ball and shields it well when in possession Pity about Harry, looked the part before the goalKoren showed that he has the class, and vision and talent, but again, missing for so much of the matchPartaluu, his passing was atrocious, anything over 10 metres was a lottery as to it finding it's markMauk showed why he hasn't played much for the first team, his decision making is terriblehe received a pass from Paddy, ( who had just made a 30 metre run with the ball), then plays it down the wing and expects Paddy to chase it FFS, asking a 35 year old Centre Back to suddenly become a left winger , grow a brain.Tando did his job, good save, my mate told me as Krishna was lining up , that he wouldn't scoreeveryone else , serviceable, I don't know what the hype is about Retre, he was slow in utilising the space that he had when receiving the ball Bring on the quarter finals Again, Wellington played like shit because we forced them into it. You could tell because there were times when Wellington were passing freely so they had the ability to play to there best, we just didnt allow it. Saying wellington were shit is taking away the good preformance of pressing them, we did not allow them into the game and we punished them. The key for us is making that a consistant preformance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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