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Well, he did. And after the first half, despite his scoring the first goal (on a brilliant assist from João Moutinho, mind you), he was generally a waste of flesh and should have been the first player that Scolari pulled for a sub. Like Huga Almeida would have been a good change-up -- I would have loved to have seen that switch at the half.
I like Vaz Té a lot in terms of his size, positioning, and shooting. He's a good post-man in a way that Portugal severely lacks at the adult level. But it was Djaló who impressed me most yesterday -- as a more complete offensive player.
Nice match today though. The first half was dominated, but the finishing absolutely sucked (as expected) and Portugal was pitiful at feeding the ball at the top of the box.
Ultimately, it was a lot of youth that really cranked this one out. Quaresma was excellent from the get-go. Took a shot a couple times when he should have crossed, but many of his crosses, his ball control and movement, etc., were excellent. He probably could have scored on the goal Ronaldo nodded in, and his patented off-the-outside-of-his-foot goal had "YouTube" written all over it -- I expect the URL for that to be passed around for a while.
João Moutinho had an excellent match, IMO. With Deco out, he really needed to step up -- and I was glad to see Scolari start him instead of Hugo Viana. He showed great ball instincts and a lot of one-touch passes in just the right place. And the first goal was ultimately his -- he brilliantly made a great stop, sent the ball the other way, and then completed the triangle with a perfect pass to Gomes -- who had no choice but to score on that one. Either he or Quaresma get my MOM vote.
Ronaldo played generally well. But Tiago suprised me. Played his best match in an NT uniform today as far as I'm concerned. Nani was very effective as a sub -- as he was earlier in the season.
I like Vaz Té a lot in terms of his size, positioning, and shooting. He's a good post-man in a way that Portugal severely lacks at the adult level. But it was Djaló who impressed me most yesterday -- as a more complete offensive player.
Nice match today though. The first half was dominated, but the finishing absolutely sucked (as expected) and Portugal was pitiful at feeding the ball at the top of the box.
Ultimately, it was a lot of youth that really cranked this one out. Quaresma was excellent from the get-go. Took a shot a couple times when he should have crossed, but many of his crosses, his ball control and movement, etc., were excellent. He probably could have scored on the goal Ronaldo nodded in, and his patented off-the-outside-of-his-foot goal had "YouTube" written all over it -- I expect the URL for that to be passed around for a while.
João Moutinho had an excellent match, IMO. With Deco out, he really needed to step up -- and I was glad to see Scolari start him instead of Hugo Viana. He showed great ball instincts and a lot of one-touch passes in just the right place. And the first goal was ultimately his -- he brilliantly made a great stop, sent the ball the other way, and then completed the triangle with a perfect pass to Gomes -- who had no choice but to score on that one. Either he or Quaresma get my MOM vote.
Ronaldo played generally well. But Tiago suprised me. Played his best match in an NT uniform today as far as I'm concerned. Nani was very effective as a sub -- as he was earlier in the season.
Great game between Spain and Denmark. Denmark´s mentality is damn impressive, not one thought of giving up despite being reduced to 10 men after 20 minutes and being down by 2 goals at the break. Jensen is all to blame for this game.
Whats the Danish manager´s name? I think he made every right call in this match and the way he led his team was a joy to watch.
Whats the Danish manager´s name? I think he made every right call in this match and the way he led his team was a joy to watch.
Aw man, the media was wrong, the line-up did not include Hugo Viana nor Hugo Almeida starting, I was so disappointed to see Nuno Gomes play yet another game, give Hugo Almeida his well-deserved spot!
Men of the match, Quaresma, Moutinho, and Nani was pretty good when he came on.
Tiago showing us his volleys, and our defence with another clean sheet performance.
Cristiano scored 2 goals, other than that didn't shine much before scoring both goals, glad to see he played the full 90 minutes I think Quaresma should have played the full 90 minutes too.
Nevertheless, 4-0! Forca Portugal!
I predicted a 4-0 score, once they scored 2.
Men of the match, Quaresma, Moutinho, and Nani was pretty good when he came on.
Tiago showing us his volleys, and our defence with another clean sheet performance.
Cristiano scored 2 goals, other than that didn't shine much before scoring both goals, glad to see he played the full 90 minutes I think Quaresma should have played the full 90 minutes too.
Nevertheless, 4-0! Forca Portugal!
I predicted a 4-0 score, once they scored 2.
Great game by Germany as they just outplayed the czechs and created many chances with some good football.
the defense and the midfield dealt very well with their attackers and a special notice goes to frings,ballack for keeping rosicky quiet and for metzelder for keeping Koller very quiet.
The german team looks more tactically aware under Joachim Low than under Klinsmann.They dont just go forward forgetting about defending.
the defense and the midfield dealt very well with their attackers and a special notice goes to frings,ballack for keeping rosicky quiet and for metzelder for keeping Koller very quiet.
The german team looks more tactically aware under Joachim Low than under Klinsmann.They dont just go forward forgetting about defending.
FT score: - Scotland 2 Giorgia 1
Game after game, Georgian team progresses ... you can now watch them and cheer for them ... as in the past years we were miserable... What was wrong with scotland they were like in the WAR not playing football... thats not football... the referee SUCKED!!! Big Time... It was 1:1 game... shouldn't have gone 2:1...
Anyway congrads to Scots... and 60'000 people will be expecting you guys on the return match
And also good luck with Italy .. although I don't see point going there;
What a game it was Game after game, Georgian team progresses ... you can now watch them and cheer for them ... as in the past years we were miserable...
What was wrong with scotland they were like in the WAR not playing football... thats not football... the referee SUCKED!!! Big Time... It was 1:1 game... shouldn't have gone 2:1...
Anyway congrads to Scots... and 60'000 people will be expecting you guys on the return match
And also good luck with Italy .. although I don't see point going there;
Game after game, Georgian team progresses ... you can now watch them and cheer for them ... as in the past years we were miserable... What was wrong with scotland they were like in the WAR not playing football... thats not football... the referee SUCKED!!! Big Time... It was 1:1 game... shouldn't have gone 2:1...
Anyway congrads to Scots... and 60'000 people will be expecting you guys on the return match
And also good luck with Italy .. although I don't see point going there;
scotlands defence was poor though and if we play like that against italy we will eb in trouble, even with craig"superman"gordon in goal
Yeah your keeper was good.. but our keeper made couple super saves... and almost saved that second goal
I agree with you.
Also I think our team progresses, has the right coach. Economy is reviving. Its a small country ... and we try to be competitive almost in every sports...
Klaus Toppmoller said that "Georgia will try to do well against Ukraine, Italy and France to help scotland)"
About Arveladze... He was good and has got some class so far .. but as you obsereved there \were other players making the game.
Unfortunately Toppmoller was not able to get whole team together not even once.
Asathiany is injured for several month now... he is everything iether in midfield and defence, Kaladze you all know him... and some others.
Gogua (was rejected by one of the scottish clubs) , Siradze and others.
Anyway Best wishes to scotland!!!
P.S. Although scotland could've played less agressive.
I agree with you.
Also I think our team progresses, has the right coach. Economy is reviving. Its a small country ... and we try to be competitive almost in every sports...
Klaus Toppmoller said that "Georgia will try to do well against Ukraine, Italy and France to help scotland
)"About Arveladze... He was good and has got some class so far .. but as you obsereved there \were other players making the game.
Unfortunately Toppmoller was not able to get whole team together not even once.
Asathiany is injured for several month now... he is everything iether in midfield and defence, Kaladze you all know him... and some others.
Gogua (was rejected by one of the scottish clubs) , Siradze and others.
Anyway Best wishes to scotland!!!
P.S. Although scotland could've played less agressive.
