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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 18:57:51 GMT
Poland are unchanged from the last game.
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 18:59:54 GMT
Given Poland play a 3-5-2 there is a danger they will push on the middle 5 giving them a numerical overload against our 4 in front of the back three. So perhaps starting with Moore is a counter to this, so we can evade the high press, by hitting it long. We could end up 3 vs 3 if Poland aren't careful. This could be a smart move by Page. Moore needs to be careful with his elbows. As long as Moore doesn't touch a Polish player, because they will be dropping like flies if their last game is anything to go by. |
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 19:01:48 GMT
Given Poland play a 3-5-2 there is a danger they will push on the middle 5 giving them a numerical overload against our 4 in front of the back three. So perhaps starting with Moore is a counter to this, so we can evade the high press, by hitting it long. We could end up 3 vs 3 if Poland aren't careful. This could be a smart move by Page. Moore needs to be careful with his elbows. They play 3-4-1-2, or at least they did against Estonia, with the front 3 and the 2 wing-backs being very fluid. |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 19:14:09 GMT
Given Poland play a 3-5-2 there is a danger they will push on the middle 5 giving them a numerical overload against our 4 in front of the back three. So perhaps starting with Moore is a counter to this, so we can evade the high press, by hitting it long. We could end up 3 vs 3 if Poland aren't careful. This could be a smart move by Page. Moore needs to be careful with his elbows. They play 3-4-1-2, or at least they did against Estonia, with the front 3 and the 2 wing-backs being very fluid. Fair point, but if they push their DMs on then we could face 3 against our two in front of the back 3. I suspect this is the plan of the Polish manager, who has spoken of an intention to take the game to us. |
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 19:15:52 GMT
I'm not so sure about my match prediction now, will have to watch how it goes in the opening stages, and see if any team can establish dominance in any areas of the pitch.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 19:18:20 GMT
Interesting to see how we set up out of possession. I doubt we'll go with a high press, but a mid-press, as against Croatia may be the way Page goes. The danger of a low block, or zero block first half vs Finland is that we give far too much of the ball to Poland resulting in our support being quiet. We need a bit of hwyl in our game, we can't be too passive.
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 19:22:44 GMT
Fair point, but if they push their DMs on then we could face 3 against our two in front of the back 3. I suspect this is the plan of the Polish manager, who has spoken of an intention to take the game to us. Piotrowski is their anchor in midfield and Slisz likes to play slightly ahead, while Zielinski is very fluid between the lines. Even Kiwior likes to venture forward on the odd occasion, but the biggest problem will be neutralising their wing-backs who are both pretty good. It's going to be an interesting game. |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 19:28:41 GMT
Page just said he's anticipating a high press, hence Moore.
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 19:36:59 GMT
Interesting to see how we set up out of possession. I doubt we'll go with a high press, but a mid-press, as against Croatia may be the way Page goes. The danger of a low block, or zero block first half vs Finland is that we give far too much of the ball to Poland resulting in our support being quiet. We need a bit of hwyl in our game, we can't be too passive. Page has obviously got a plan, but if it doesn't work I hope he doesn't have another deer in the headlights moment. |
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Post by athenempadu on Mar 26, 2024 19:43:36 GMT
Page just said he's anticipating a high press, hence Moore. So Page blinked first? |
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Post by mrpicton79 on Mar 26, 2024 20:33:49 GMT
Was Ben not onside there??
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Post by mrpicton79 on Mar 26, 2024 20:36:18 GMT
But we're dominating them generally, just need the breakthrough.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 20:36:49 GMT
Very marginal, probably off. Happy with the performance and the setup, although long balls to Kieffer not working. Just need to be a bit sharper with our passing, a bit laboured at times. Neco not in it yet, but Johnson probably having his best game for Cymru, Ampadu excellent, Jordan James not at his best.
All in all, encouraging.
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Post by mrpicton79 on Mar 26, 2024 20:37:18 GMT
Guess no one's watching  |
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Post by iantov on Mar 26, 2024 20:43:30 GMT
Guess no one's watching No one on the forum fella when the game is on...don't be so needy mun!!  Even without a VAR replay the still frame on TV strongly hinted that he was offside. No complaints. |
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Post by conwy10 on Mar 26, 2024 20:44:08 GMT
Guess no one's watching Very even match. Could go either way. I guess there's not too much to comment on. Everyone doing good not great, ref doing fine. |
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Post by smithersjones78 on Mar 26, 2024 21:05:36 GMT
dont,want.to.curse,it,ut,the,ref,has,een,pretty,good,tonight,i,think,need,the,pace,of,dan,james,right,now,i,think,he,will,reallt,cause.prolems,oh,and,i,am.not,madmy,laptop,is,fucked:)
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Post by smithersjones78 on Mar 26, 2024 21:15:28 GMT
This is where of pressure finally tells,we will score before 80 minutes
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Post by smithersjones78 on Mar 26, 2024 21:25:33 GMT
Fair play to ward, considering he never plays the passing out from the back looks good,I haven't had one heart attack yet
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Post by smithersjones78 on Mar 26, 2024 21:28:42 GMT
Ok the most naturally gifted footballer we have has just come on,can only be good right?
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Post by conwy10 on Mar 26, 2024 21:41:09 GMT
We've done really well. I'm a bit worried we are a bit out of shape now with Dan James at RWB but got faith in the lad. I love Moore but I think he's run his race to be honest. Maybe bring Broadhead on.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 21:41:27 GMT
The change to 4 at the back was forced, but not a bad thing. Will we bring Ramsey on? Probably for Wilson.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 21:42:24 GMT
I think Neco is at right back and Davies at LB, back 4.
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Post by smithersjones78 on Mar 26, 2024 21:55:33 GMT
Jesus they are not going to hit us on the break are they,that would be to cruel even with our past history, though how would penalties test out nerves, Moore is done,he has given it all,time for broadhead
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Post by robin1864 on Mar 26, 2024 22:30:25 GMT
Ward is fucking awful at penalties, looked like a child in goal. Gutted.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Mar 26, 2024 22:33:45 GMT
Gutted. Unlucky no faulting the effort or tactics. Just lacked that bit of quality in the final third. At least we won't have to endure a very difficult group in the Euros.
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Post by melynwy on Mar 26, 2024 22:34:03 GMT
Ward is fucking awful at penalties, looked like a child in goal. Gutted. His record over his career is quite good, especially in important games. You can’t judge him on one shootout. I know it hurts, but no need to react like a child. What a way to lose. |
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Post by conwy10 on Mar 26, 2024 22:34:41 GMT
Ward is fucking awful at penalties, looked like a child in goal. Gutted. I thought they were excellent penalties. Either clinical or composed. Just one of those thongs unfortunately. |
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Post by talyfan on Mar 26, 2024 22:36:28 GMT
Fine margins. Had plenty of the ball just lacked cutting edge. Not sure I'd have Dan James taking the deciding penalty mind.
Onto the next one. Lots of positives from the campaign regardless. Interesting what happens next
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Post by dai on Mar 26, 2024 22:38:22 GMT
Better team won. Fair wnough.
However Page bottled it again with subs. Leaving Moore on who was fucked after 70 mins with pens in mind.
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