WCQ: Canada vs USA - Sunday, Jan 30, 3pm EST / noon Pacific - Hamilton

[gwsmith63]

Middle of the park a huge concern.
 

Getting overrun and outfought far too easily. 
 

[The Beaver 2.0]

4 minutes ago, JAVIERF said:

First half ratings 

 

Borjan 7

Johnston 6

Vitoria  6

Miller 7

Layrea  6

Osorio 5

Kayé.  7

Adekugbe 6

David. 7

Larín 6 

Buchanan 5

 

With all due respect, I get the impression you don't know who Kaye is.

[JAVIERF]

4 minutes ago, Big_M said:

Kaye needs help...gotta look at a fraser for osorio sub

Kaye has been solid throughout 48 minutes in the holding role.  Only two passes didn't complete.  Miller good.   Larín lives in another dimension, the scoring dimension but created the chance, the diagonal move the through ball from David, and in the box he is a fox, good old  John Aldridge.  

[Yoginess]

Davies scrolling his Twitter at halftime on his stream. Shouting out the bus arrival support and watching at the vids. Well done ground squad!

[An Observer]

Need to take out Laryea and Kaye for Millar and Hutch, switch Buchanan to the right as Dest has owned him today. 3 of our 4 midfielders are out of season and it shows. 

[Floortom]

Just now, An Observer said:

Need to take out Laryea and Kaye for Millar and Hutch, switch Buchanan to the right as Dest has owned him today. 3 of our 4 midfielders are out of season and it shows. 

Hutch isn’t available

[Lansdude]

2 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I agree, but I don't think Fraser or an injured Piette, or any of the guys that weren't called would do any better. His passing has been shocking but he has had some good defensive moments.

Didn't realize Piette was injured!

[rydermike]

We've done a fair bit of hoofing the ball, just to get the ball out of our end a bit since it's been there alot, and that was with the wind. We really need to maintain some possession becuase now we're going against the wind.

[scullion44]

This game screams Ike Ugbo imo

[rydermike]

Did Bontis just say CUTTER instead of QATAR 

[AvroArrow]

I think one of Larin, David, or Buchanon is going to have to come off for another pure mid to help ease the pressure.  That being said, how long can the us press like this?

[JAVIERF]

7 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I know many won't agree, but that was a terrific first half from David.

When he went deep, Canada improved you are missing a #10 role.  You are very open in 3-4-3

[Scottie]

Just now, rydermike said:

Did Bontis just say CUTTER instead of QATAR 

That's how it's pronounced. WE're used to hearing it anglicised.

[gwsmith63]

4 minutes ago, rydermike said:

We've done a fair bit of hoofing the ball, just to get the ball out of our end a bit since it's been there alot, and that was with the wind. We really need to maintain some possession becuase now we're going against the wind.

Yup. I’m worried that against the wind we will set the back line 10 yds deeper and the midfield possession advantage the US had won’t have as far to go to create chances.  
 

Possibly taking longer shots. 

Edited January 30, 2022 by gwsmith63

[jonovision]

1 minute ago, rydermike said:

Did Bontis just say CUTTER instead of QATAR 

That's how it's supposed to be pronounced.

[An Observer]

1 minute ago, AvroArrow said:

I think one of Larin, David, or Buchanon is going to have to come off for another pure mid to help ease the pressure.  That being said, how long can the us press like this?

Yeah. I am surprised they kept it up the full half. I suspect they fade in second. But then again, there are 5 subs so maybe they can sustain it

[Posttopost15]

4 minutes ago, Yoginess said:

Davies scrolling his Twitter at halftime on his stream. Shouting out the bus arrival support and watching at the vids. Well done ground squad!

Great to watch at halftime. Talking lots about how much the program has grown and the mentality changed. "Everyone that John calls into camp knows their role and why they're there." Can see the passion in his eyes.

[rydermike]

3 minutes ago, Scottie said:

That's how it's pronounced. WE're used to hearing it anglicised.

You learn something new every day. Thanks

[JAVIERF]

For me Hutchinson for Osorio and ,  Fraser for Buchanan

[Miche]

4 minutes ago, rydermike said:

Did Bontis just say CUTTER instead of QATAR 

We just looked it up because of that and it's more correct than qaTAR!

[maplebanana]

Ha, Kaylyn Kyle on CBS sports just said she tried to talk to Herdman at HT but he didn't want to talk. I imagine that was a little awkward!

[scullion44]

Kennedy for Vitoria if need be and move Miller to CCB

[vancanman]

10 minutes ago, Scottie said:

That's how it's pronounced. WE're used to hearing it anglicised.

True, but wouldn't an anglicised version be kwatter?

[jonovision]

Haha Dest is a punk

[vancanman]

Piss off, Dest