Friendly match: Canada vs Panama - Tuesday, October 15th - 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30pm Pacific - Toronto

[beachesl]

Crepeau having some brain  freezes this match.

[Big_M]

what a blunder by crepeau...saved by his teammates

[jonovision]

I don't think either has played poorly, but I do think Eustaquio and Choiniere have been too much of the same thing in the midfield. Both are happy to pressure, win balls, and link up play, but neither seems willing to pick their head up, stay on the ball for more than a half second, and look to make the smart play.

It's all a little too frantic. I wouldn't have said the same a year ago, but this is where we miss Kone, as I don't think any of the bench options have the profile to alter the midfield chemistry.

I do like Ahmed and Laryea in this one. There's a lot of chaos in this one, due to the conditions and whatever else, and those two thrive in the chaos.

[nolando]

Shaff looks terrible. @spitfire I just want this on the record. i call them as I see them.

[ahmedou]

The Zombie Nation song give me always goosebumps. That's my favorite goal horn off all time. AINEC. Nice to hear it live at the stadium.

And it's nice to see the fireworks in front of me.

[spitfire]

2 minutes ago, nolando said:

Shaff looks terrible. @spitfire I just want this on the record. i call them as I see them.

i don't think he has been terrible. He just hasn't settle and looks to be getting bullied and not playing wide enough in my opinion but remember that's how he plays..he's in and out of the game then scores out of nothing..

[nolando]

I actually want to see Liam on the right cutting in, and Sam behind Davies.

Scary that many of Panama's best 11 are apparently on their bench.

[beachesl]

5 minutes ago, jonovision said:

 

I do like Ahmed and Laryea in this one. There's a lot of chaos in this one, due to the conditions and whatever else, and those two thrive in the chaos.

"Chief, I think we got ourselves another agent of KAOS!"

Edited 9 hours ago by beachesl

[Cadeau]

Haven’t played great but we’re leading. Agree with others that Shaff looks terrible out there.

[nolando]

Just now, spitfire said:

i don't think he has been terrible. He just hasn't settle and looks to be getting bullied and not playing wide enough in my opinion but remember that's how he plays..he's in and out of the game then scores out of nothing..

Nah, he's hardly had a decent touch on the ball all half.  And no chemistry with Davies.

 

[DeRo_Is_King]

Would like to see Lopez and Sigur. 

[Unnamed Trialist]

2 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I don't think either has played poorly, but I do think Eustaquio and Choiniere have been too much of the same thing in the midfield. Both are happy to pressure, win balls, and link up play, but neither seems willing to pick their head up, stay on the ball for more than a half second, and look to make the smart play.

It's all a little too frantic. I wouldn't have said the same a year ago, but this is where we miss Kone, as I don't think any of the bench options have the profile to alter the midfield chemistry.

I do like Ahmed and Laryea in this one. There's a lot of chaos in this one, due to the conditions and whatever else, and those two thrive in the chaos.

I agree but that's also on Ahmed and Shaff to support them.

Shaff especially is on and off defending so we see Choniere helping Davies, way over on the side, and Shaff isn't even on screen. You can't be a one way player. 

Jonathan David looks to me to be the best Canadian player on the pitch, the guy is always looking for the right place to be and the right play. 

Surprised the Panama attitude towards the ref, seems a bit sexist to me. 

[beachesl]

To see a good streaming (in Spanish) go to https://www.rpctv.com/endirecto   (safe, an online Panama TV station, no registration and free). For the post before the match, from that link you have to click "EN DIRECTO" IN RED, then  you get to the link I have given.

[clamlinguine]

24 minutes ago, beachesl said:

To see a good streaming (in Spanish) go to https://www.rpctv.com/endirecto   (safe, an online Panama TV station, no registration and free)

What heading is it under? never mind, I see your update

Edited 9 hours ago by clamlinguine

[GasPed]

1 minute ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

I agree but that's also on Ahmed and Shaff to support them.

Shaff especially is on and off defending so we see Choniere helping Davies, way over on the side, and Shaff isn't even on screen. You can't be a one way player. 

Jonathan David looks to me to be the best Canadian player on the pitch, the guy is always looking for the right place to be and the right play. 

Surprised the Panama attitude towards the ref, seems a bit sexist to me. 

Not sure about that - I think they'd probably complain/whinge bitterly no matter who was reffing. 

 

 

[beachesl]

2 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

Surprised the Panama attitude towards the ref, seems a bit sexist to me. 

...and it's even worse in the Panamanian TV commentary. If anything, she hasn't cracked down on  the  Panamanians dirty moves.

[Unnamed Trialist]

Just now, GasPed said:

Not sure about that - I think they'd probably complain/whinge bitterly no matter who was reffing. 

 

 

Maybe I'm wrong. In any case that edginess reminds me of Copa so its fine to see the players not thinking "it's just a friendly". Only a bit exaggerated with Penso. 

[Mattd97]

I think we've had a bit of a favorable whistle, but nothing crazy.

 

 

Also bombito has been terrific, and feels good for larin to get one

[Borjans Sweatpants]

Just now, DeRo_Is_King said:

Would like to see Lopez and Sigur. 

No Lopez tonight. Sigur would be nice though, and I hope Saliba comes in. 

[nolando]

Not Choiniere, too. I guess Sigur will be in soon, which I'm fine with.

[Mattd97]

Been an adventure with choiniere tonight.  Wouldn't mind a sub

[Borjans Sweatpants]

Choiniere having a tough start to the second half for sure. Would love to see Sigur get in there. Wonder if he's been training there or RB though.

Edited 9 hours ago by Borjans Sweatpants

[GasPed]

Choiniere having one of his worst games in my opinion.  Lack of game action?

[BearcatSA]

16 minutes ago, jonovision said:

I do like Ahmed and Laryea in this one. There's a lot of chaos in this one, due to the conditions and whatever else, and those two thrive in the chaos.

Until he assisted on Larin's goal off the giveaway, I felt that Ahmed was tentative under pressure, not dissimilar to what I saw in his last MLS match.

Shaffelburg also hasn't been impactful.

[ahmedou]

I wanted to see Sigur as a rightback. Enough of Laryea.