Worst soccer Croatia has ever played. They fall 1-0 to Georgia, who scored in the 90th on their first and only shot on goal. I think this is it for Slaven Bilic. To play with one striker the whole game and clog the midfield when Modric should be given room...I'm at a loss of what to say.
I watched part of the game and thought it was weird Bilic didn't attack more, Modric almost seemed to be playing a holding role when I watched
in the other Croatian matches he has had a free role behind the striker(s) and excelled at it
I still think they qualify though, and they should win the group
The pundits praise them because they play "beautiful football" which personally bores the hell out of me because all they do all game is pass it to each other in the midfield.
Anyone catch the Chile goal vs Portugal in their friendly yesterday?? Pretty sick. That's close to 40yds.
Wasn't a great match, Portugal didn't look terrible and probably deserved to have found a winner in the second half, but they didn't. Very annoying that I have to wait until June for their next meaningful game. Almost 8 months between qualifiers is silly.
Last edited by VANFLAMESFAN; 03-27-2011 at 05:56 PM.
Anyone catch the Chile goal vs Portugal in their friendly yesterday?? Pretty sick. That's close to 40yds.
Wasn't a great match, Portugal didn't look terrible and probably deserved to have found a winner in the second half, but they didn't. Very annoying that I have to wait until June for their next meaningful game. Almost 8 months between qualifiers is silly.
It is a bit silly to wait 8 months but you're in one of those little groups and you got a bye this month! The players probably don't mind, there's already too much futbol on the calendar.
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I caught the Holland - Hungary match last Friday, and the rematch tomorrow in Amsterdam could be entertaining. Let's hope that Hungary intends to play instead of simply avoiding embarassment.
Oranje looked very strong in Budapest; the injuries to Robben and Van Bommel simply allowed Van der Vaart and Affelay to have a turn in the midfield, and the team didn't miss a beat. They were very fluid in their passing, and at times toyed with their oponents. In the build-up and with their wing play, they have learned to use their considerable speed. They also have become a very lethal counter-attacking team, an aspect of their game which was perhaps lacking in years past.
Spain can have the possession game that we taught them in the first place. Effective, but not exactly dynamic against modern defences. Dutch footbal is evolving as always.
I caught the Holland - Hungary match last Friday, and the rematch tomorrow in Amsterdam could be entertaining. Let's hope that Hungary intends to play instead of simply avoiding embarassment.
Oranje looked very strong in Budapest; the injuries to Robben and Van Bommel simply allowed Van der Vaart and Affelay to have a turn in the midfield, and the team didn't miss a beat. They were very fluid in their passing, and at times toyed with their oponents. In the build-up and with their wing play, they have learned to use their considerable speed. They also have become a very lethal counter-attacking team, an aspect of their game which was perhaps lacking in years past.
Spain can have the possession game that we taught them in the first place. Effective, but not exactly dynamic against modern defences. Dutch footbal is evolving as always.
"Aanvallen!"
That was an easy game for them.
I'll be watching the Germany vs. Australia friendly.
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