Keep the rsults comming guys, well done...

This mornIngs results

Actas 3. NT 1
Nsw 3. Tas 0
Nnsw 0. Qland 1
WA 3. Vic 2

From my point of view, it's extremely disappointing that NNSW is under-achieving yet again.

Title hopes are well and truly down the toilet, gotta hope we can stay top of the technical points table.

Edited by MidfieldMaestro: 7/12/2011 12:45:41 PM

They beat NSW city didn't they?

I would have thought that was a pretty decent result?

would like to hear comments on the quality of play if you could.

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Nnsw started strong on day 1 & 2, but seems to be struggling now. Good win for WA against Vic. Was it a good game??

Results from afternoon day 3.

Tas 2 SA 1
ACT 3 Nnsw 2
NSW 1 Vic 0
WA 2 Q/land 0

Table after day 3

SA 10 pts +6
WA 10 pts +4
Vic 10 pts +3
ACT 9 pts +3
NSW 9 pts +2
Q/land 7 pts -2
NNSW 6 pts -2
Tas 4 pts -5
NT 3 pts -7

I will leave the comments on the quality of play to midfieldmaestro he has watched most games. I have only watched the ACTAS games.

It was a fantastic result. One of the best I've ever seen the boys play. They were sharp, hungry, full of energy, kept the ball on the ground, out-footballed them and although it was 3-1, it could easily been 4 or 5-1.

Since then we have struggled due to fatigue, particularly of our midfielders who have played nearly every minute so far. (Both our DM's finally got a break today, playing just 1 half in the afternoon game) We are bit light in terms of personnel in the middle of the park. Not only the midfielders fatigued, but apart from some patches of play, NNSWIS seem flat and not showing what they are truly capable of. We just haven't seen the NNSWIS from morning 1 since then, and this disappoints me greatly.

Also, we had our #9 pull out of the squad for unknown reasons in the weeks before the tournament, and it is proving to be a huge blow, as he is a super player and would really have added much more to an attack struggling to score.

All teams seem fairly equal, with anyone capable of beating anyone on their day. (See top of the table SASI going down to bottom of the table Tasmania today.)

On the whole, the standard of play is fairly good in my opinion (without being an expert). Most games are quick, 90% of ball on ground (you still see the occasional long ball from some teams) and most teams are able to play their way out from the back and build attacks.

For me, I have been most impressed with WA (who tore QAS apart earlier in a 2-0 win) and ACTAS. Both play the 4-3-3 system well and can turn on the goals when needed. NNSWIS have played well, technically speaking, but struggle to take goal-scoring opportunities and in the last 2 days have leaked soft goal after soft goal.

thanks for that.
What about queensland style/ ball control?

To be honest, I haven't seen too much of QAS. They beat us today 1-0 in a hard fought match. NNSWIS wasted chances, QAS took one of theirs, and that was the difference. From what I have seen though, they are a very solid side, but from this evening's game, a class down from WA (as a team). QAS have some individual standouts (maybe 3 or 4) who may be in line for all-star selection.

As for style, 95% of the time, they keep the ball on the ground and play the 4-3-3 system adequately, but not as free flowing as WA, who so far, I believe is the benchmark.

QAS ball control is just as good as everyone else's.


Also just want to let you know that I haven't been able to watch every minute of every game, but so far I have seen parts of every match so far.

Edited by MidfieldMaestro: 7/12/2011 09:08:22 PM

Good stuff Spathi, Slee and Midfield Maestro.

Keep it coming.:)

Thanks

I've been fortunate to see most of the games thus far. :)

I agree with Midfield Maestro in his 8.26pm post today (also without being an expert). Despite generally playing a similar formation, there are interesting differences somewhat related to the relative strength of each team in different areas on the pitch. The standard of play has been fairly good - mostly comfortable playing out from the back, not too many long-balls and some very good ball retention. Perhaps not enough vision / composure or "killer" passes thus far in the attacking third.

Quite a number of the teams have struggled to put the ball in the net in comparison to the number of chances they are creating. Many goals are down to defensive lapses, keeper error and - dare I say - fortunate decisions. There have been some very nice goals however - NNSW scored a cracking volley off a cross from the left against ACT today and WA's number 8 sliced through the Vic defence for a very well taken goal after being denied an obvious penalty a couple of minutes earlier.

I have (also) been most impressed with WA thus far, despite their opening loss. Very strong in the midfield in particular. NSW look good going forward but sometimes a bit shaky at the back. VIC have occasionally been a bit one-dimensional but defended well. Ditto NT apart from one game where they were overrun - they appear stronger this year. Tassie have played okay and saved their best game thus far for SA. Despite their loss to Tassie today, SA are playing some very nice football and appear strong and well-drilled all over the park. NNSW have alternated between very good indeed and the occasional lapses of concentration. QLD really should be scoring a lot more goals based on their play. ACT are playing some good football, especially through the middle of the park. Expect more upsets.

While I have not seen any truly dominant displays by individual players thus far, there have been a number who have played consistently well. It will be interesting to see the eventual "All-Star" selections.

G'Day, Incoming. Do you have a son playing in this tournament?

Totally agree that a lot of goals have come from defensive frailties (see goals by ACTAS vs NNSWIS-take nothing away from ACTAS for getting the 3 points) and errors. Have seen some, but not many goals from fortunate decisions. (See penalty for QAS vs ACTAS in the final minute of the match).

The cracking goals from NNSWIS yesterday afternoon vs ACTAS was a brief glimpse of what those boys are capable of. Both goals started with playing out from the back, keeping the ball on the ground, stretched ACTAS right, then left, winger took on his man, put in 2 fantastic crosses, met with 2 fantastic finishes. They haven't done that enough this week. Then they proceeded to lose all concentration, and ACTAS punished them within 30 seconds of the equaliser. You just can't switch off in this tournament.

Morning results

Nnsw 1 WA 1
Tas.1       Ql 1
Nsw 3.  NT 0
Act0   Sa 2

Edited by spathi: 8/12/2011 02:30:02 PM

This is an issue even with senior Socceroo teams in the last 6 years.

There has to be a combination of good off the ball movement by one player and someone else having sufficient vision and technique to execute the killer pass - combination football.

Good wrap, Incoming.

Keep them coming.:)

Surprised Tassie drew with Queensland.

Tassie's best result of the tournament.

Queensland is still suffering from growing pains
They have decided on the right path led by the dutch technical director.
he has some good (I think) foot solders to do the work
But he still has not cleaned out the rot ie Paul Lonton
IMO
You will not steer the ship in the right direction with one side of the hull clean copper and the other covered in barnacles.

Love the use of language, Krones.=d>:lol:

Dean May will be pleased with the result.



Edited by Decentric: 8/12/2011 04:47:34 PM

=Decentric

This is an issue even with senior Socceroo teams in the last 6 years.

There has to be a combination of good off the ball movement by one player and someone else having sufficient vision and technique to execute the killer pass - combination football.

Agree with above statements. Also, In my opinion kids with flair, natural ability and killer instinct has been stifled over the years. They are taught to play a certain way only and not encouraged to think outside the box. Eventually they conform to the robotic way of play and is less motivated to play more creatively.


Edited by slee45: 8/12/2011 06:40:01 PM

Afternoon results

Vic 2 Tas 0
WA 3 NT 1
SA 0 Q/land 0
ACT 0 NSW 1


Current table
NSW 15pts +6
SA 14pts +8
WA 13pts +6
Vic 13pts +6
ACT 9pts 0
Q/land 8pts -2
NNSW 7pts -2
Tas 5pts -7
NT 3pts -12

Decentric Tassies best result was beating SA yesterday 2-1. Bottom of the table beat top of the table.

I'm gobsmacked!!!:o

I'm also surprised NNSW haven't won more subsequent games after an impressive start.

Technical points ladder after round 6 for those interested

ACTAS 19.5
QAS 19
WA 19
NNSWIS 18.5
VIC 17.5
NSWIS 16.5
SASI 16
NT 15.5
TAS 13

WA seem to be coasting along quite well on both the tech and points ladders.

I thought results don't matter?

Lonton's excellent work paying off. =d>

To me they don't.

To him they do.

On what criteria are technical points awarded?