I think that the Australian U17’s actually played football against Brazil.
These kids were 10 when the FFA revolution started it, seems to have succeeded after 6 years to produce a nice style of play with reasonable individual skill.
Holds well for the game in Australia.



Edited by krones3: 26/6/2011 08:31:53 AM

On occasions the under 17s managed it against Ivory Coast, but repeatedly they were able to play through the midfield under pressure against Brazil. In terms of the stats I compile, many of the passes would be defined as difficult. They were made under defensive pressure against a team playing a compact formation in midfield.

They were able to achieve diagonal passing lanes when in possession of the ball.

Doesn't seem to have helped the dutch U17's.:lol:

And I would imagine that they employ significantly better coaches than the rubbish journeyman that end up far flung territories.

Perhaps we should be looking at NZ for dev advice?

It is a far cry from the days of old soccer.
In another 5-6yrs we will see the results of small sided games.

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like Scotland ?

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yes.

The game this morning will be against a very organized team.
Our boys will need patience I think.