CanadaFan123 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Free kick said: This game is making me realize that (unlike past WCQ campaigns) there wasn't the same level of world class finishers and offensive playmakers on the teams that we faced. No Chicharito, Suazo, Donovan, Yorke... etc. This Uruguay side has those kinds of players. Hence, they're up 2-0 even though we haven't played bad and have had the balance of play. We faced Jimenez, who is better than probably everyone your listed but Chicharito and Yorke. gator, Shway and The Beaver 2.0 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 lets get that goal and see how the game evolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Too bad this and maybe Japan are going to be our only tests outside of CONCACAF in the last decade. Really shows the importance of friendlies especially for CONCACAF teams. So much that can be learned and adjusted from them. cronaldo7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 At this point, I don't know if I want to see Ugbo...I want to see Cavallini to go and bang. Free up JD. Scottie, Kent, Pottsy3 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, Lansdude said: I am curious to see how some of our "high ceiling" youngsters would do out here. It just looks like the contenders and the pretenders on our team are being separated. Davies looks like the best player on either team, JD has had some nice chances, I really like what I see from Adekugbe, but Laryea looks lost, Larin is having second thoughts when he has the ball on his foot, etc. Not saying these players are our best, but this is the moment you try guys like Ugbo, Cortbeanu, Kone and just let them run wild. For such a good opponent, we're not too far behind, we just need players with stronger physical attributes, I think. Ruud, Ally McCoist, jhoops__ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Miche said: Really enjoying this. Great experience. Only downside for me is that Uruguay aren't as desperate to score anymore. I wanted more possession and pressure from them. An early goal for us would really go along way to getting most out of this match for the reasons you mention. Miche 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally McCoist Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, VinceA said: Good point on Uruguay's CB pairing not even being first choice. We need to run at them more and Larin just seems interested in standing around and hoping he get the ball to his feet. aS i SaId a MiLlIoN tImEs attitude. Nonetheless, all great points. Edited September 27, 2022 by Ally McCoist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanman Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Free kick said: This game is making me realize that (unlike past WCQ campaigns) there wasn't the same level of world class finishers and offensive playmakers on the teams that we faced. No Chicharito, Suazo, Donovan, Yorke... etc. This Uruguay side has those kinds of players. Hence, they're up 2-0 even though we haven't played bad and have had the balance of play. There's always a chance of getting bitten when you play Uruguay. Jack1997, sebdeserio, Shway and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, Shway said: At this point, I don't know if I want to see Ugbo...I want to see Cavallini to go and bang. Free up JD. 100%. I don't see what Ugbo has done for club or country to be clamoring for him. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 To be honest, I think part of the issue with the speed of the game is that nearly important match this team has played in the last year has been on some central American cow pasture or a frozen plastic surface in Canada. CanadaFan123 and canucksfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 If we are going to play this style against teams like Uruguay, we need someone other than Piette out there in central mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Shway said: At this point, I don't know if I want to see Ugbo...I want to see Cavallini to go and bang. Free up JD. Actually like this idea, put Cava in there and have him body some dudes. Isn't he Uruguayan too? Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Johnston has been poor but if you're asking him to man mark a much taller forward in the box, that's a coaching failure. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I find we are slow out there. Petite is too slow out there. We gonna find away to break them down when we get around the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally McCoist Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, InglewoodJack said: It just looks like the contenders and the pretenders on our team are being separated. Davies looks like the best player on either team, JD has had some nice chances, I really like what I see from Adekugbe, but Laryea looks lost, Larin is having second thoughts when he has the ball on his foot, etc. Not saying these players are our best, but this is the moment you try guys like Ugbo, Cortbeanu, Kone and just let them run wild. For such a good opponent, we're not too far behind, we just need players with stronger physical attributes, I think. Really like this comment. Larin as much as he's come in clutch for us in WCQ you can see he can be a bit of an imposter when you up the opponent. jhoops__ and InglewoodJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Fair reflection in that they took their chances, ours broke down. Need more bodies and/or more speed in midfield. If you are going to play three at the back with smaller CBs, your big man needs to be more aware than Vitoria was, no one coming in on his side of the box. That said, maybe you need 4411 if you want to see what Davies does in the middle. Keep your wide midfielders close to the centre mids and maybe let your fullbacks do the attacking if you have the chance. Those are not strengths of our squad though, where we have a fair number of decent to excellent attacking wingers. Just thowing out ideas. Watching them. I think this Uruguary is a good analog for Belgium, if they don't play Onana which would present a different problem for us. Quality in midfield and danger up to with a defence that can be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoops__ Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Davies was the best player on the pitch so there’s that at least… Ruud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 The scary part though, this Uruguay team is not at full strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, SpecialK said: The scary part though, this Uruguay team is not at full strength. This Canada team is also very much not at full strength. vancanman, gator, h coach and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally McCoist Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 What if... we play Davies at CM instead of Piette. I mean... if there was a time to try that it'd be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) People who thought our back line won't be an issue after all are finding out our back line will be an issue after all We looked decent going forward Edited September 27, 2022 by SpursFlu gator and Pottsy3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, SpecialK said: The scary part though, this Uruguay team is not at full strength. ahem....neither are we. Arfield would be the difference in the game right now and thats a fact! Edit: in before someone says it. Edited September 27, 2022 by Shway Pottsy3, SpecialK and eramosat 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, SpursFlu said: People who thought our back line won't be an issue after all are finding out our back line will be an issue after all Miller has been the most solid of the 3, which I never thought I'd say. Mattd97 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 De Arrascaeta is better than Suárez as we stand, so let's not let up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 If Brym comes in this forum will be interesting haha Shway, johnyb and Pottsy3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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