CNL Play-In for Copa America: Canada vs Trinidad & Tobago - Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Frisco (greater Dallas), Texas

[Stryker911]

This team isn't the Cayman Islands and we aren't playing a video game. You can't just put your 11 most talented players and expect them to score. This team has no balance. Take out some of Ugbo, Larin, Buchanan and out on Bombito and Choiniere. Also push Davies to LB and go with a back 4.

[nolando]

Shaff for Larin or Ugbo would be my first sub.

[Unnamed Trialist]

Just now, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

 

Very little to do with that.

People are frustrated because he has had a number of looks at cross and even the net as has fluffed them all.

For you Tajon is there to put in crosses, that's it? Seems like a minor role to be asked to play.

They are sitting deep, so you are right we need to find the trailing attacker. Ubgo leading the line and Larin and David in behind, and that is who Tajon needs to find. Fine, but they have a lot of guys back, we are not catching them on the counter and I have not seen any trailing striker open so far. 

[doopy]

Get David the ball anywhere in the box please

[Cadeau]

Too safe. This is where Laryea and Adekugbe are needed. 

[Stryker911]

Also Davies has to be the epitome of a guy that plays down to his opponents level. He can burn by Champions League players, but struggles against a guy from Police FC.

[nolando]

Just now, Unnamed Trialist said:

For you Tajon is there to put in crosses, that's it? Seems like a minor role to be asked to play.

They are sitting deep, so you are right we need to find the trailing attacker. Ubgo leading the line and Larin and David in behind, and that is who Tajon needs to find. Fine, but they have a lot of guys back, we are not catching them on the counter and I have not seen any trailing striker open so far. 

As my son rightfully pointed out, we aren't making the near post run on those low crosses.

[SpursFlu]

Ugbo looks like he's following Larin around the field like his little brother

[Bison44]

The longer this goes on the better for T+T.  Missed chances, wasted corners...our guys get frustrated.  And all it takes is one Trini to bury his chance where our high powered guys have yet to.   Why do we end up playing down to these kinds of clubs....Ieeeeeeee I feel sick.  

[BearcatSA]

Good low block by the T&T so far.  They created a great chance off the counter.  

We'll see what changes Biello makes so we can avoid a "Frisco Fiasco."  Changing out Ugbo might be a start because, as mentioned by others, he's a passenger out there.

[rhadan]

Come on Canada !!! More effort , better balls in the box !! .. Step up !!

[Dominic94]

Just now, Stryker911 said:

Also Davies has to be the epitome of a guy that plays down to his opponents level. He can burn by Champions League players, but struggles against a guy from Police FC.

The context here is very very different.

this is a slow and closed game, that’s for starters 

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

@costarg  Watched that chance against and watch Tajon.  If your centre, or fullback for that matter, is on the dead ball line, you have to be pulling back if you are a wide player on that side.  

No only that but he just saunters back after we know there was a break on. 

[vancanman]

3 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

 

Very little to do with that.

People are frustrated because he has had a number of looks at cross and even the net as has fluffed them all.

Who's playing better than Tajon?   

[Miche]

Personally I don't think removing a forward will solve the issue. We'll still go wide and it'll end in a 1 on 1 or 1 on 2. Please get the ball into the forwards!

[blueseeka]

Davies just tries to do it all himself..

JRR for Ugbo

[nolando]

We look terrible. Played it out of play three times unchallaneged. Poor first touch. A foul throw in from Tajon. Poor set pieces. 

[GasPed]

Full credit to T&T - they are are playing the low-mid block well and forcing us to beat them with quality/chemistry.  The fact is, with such a short camp and with this weird formation, we have very little chemistry up front.  It will probably take a moment of individual brilliance to break them down.

[SoccMan]

They should have given this game to Canada and played it in Canada , Canada as the higher ranked team in the FIFA rankings . What’s the purpose of playing this game in front of family and friends , there is no one there . 

[SpursFlu]

Put Millar down the laft with Phonzie. He can make runs and move their machine around. That will create space for Phonzie. I think we have to move a little quicker and with more purpose 

[Dominic94]

Think this is where Corbeanu and Millar on that wings with Davies and Buch at wing back would really opens up the wings, and have a holding mid at Center.

I know we don’t have Corbeanu called but yeah.

maybe JRR is needed ?

[costarg]

I don't mean to panic, but this may very well be Biello's last 45min as a coach if he doesn't get it right. 

He's gotta make at least 2 if not 3 changes.  Remove 1-2 strikers, Johnston is on a yellow and seems too temperamental.

[dyslexic nam]

I know people are saying to take off Larin or Ugbo but if I am hoping for someone to greater a moment of magic I am keeping Larin on.  I think he has earned it.  Shaff (or Millar if he is healthy) for Ugbo.   Or (preferably) rejig the formation with Ugbo off and Piette on to move to a 3–5-2 with a CDM to allow draw and Kone to push up.   

[SpursFlu]

1 minute ago, blueseeka said:

Davies just tries to do it all himself..

JRR for Ugbo

I think he wasn't but as the half went on you could see him get frustrated and start to take it upon himself. I dont blame him at times 

[doopy]

We’re going to be a different team second half … we have no choice, fight for it ffs!