Canadian Soccer Part III

[PanniniClaus]

Crepeau in goal tonight. Many changes with caps for Sturing and Ferreira

 

[Tuggy]

Crepeau in goal tonight. Many changes with caps for Sturing and Ferreira

Sturing already getting his first goal.

 

[robertmac43]

6-0, 2 way from tying the biggest win in Mens Soccer history. With 45 minutes left seems it seem inevitable.

 

[Tuggy]

Nice first half.

 

[al secord]

It was nice to get a run out i guess.

 

[Tuggy]

11-0 final.

2 down, 2 to go.

 

[al secord]

11-0 final.

2 down, 2 to go.

When does it start to get difficult?

 

[PanniniClaus]

Really looking forward to the test against Suriname.

 

[Tuggy]

When does it start to get difficult?

Probably not until Round 2 but don't want to look too far ahead.

 

[al secord]

Probably not until Round 2 but don't want to look too far ahead.

So this group x2 then the winner of the group moves on to play the winner of the other groups?

 

[Tuggy]

So this group x2 then the winner of the group moves on to play the winner of the other groups?

Only the group winners advance to round 2. Canada is in Group B. Winner of Group B will play the winner of Group E in round 2.

Round 2 is two leg playoff. 3 winners in round 2 will join 5 teams already qualified for round 3.

 

[robertmac43]

Great win! Looking forward to some tough tests in the future. That being said I agree with the sentiment above. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, still a lot of work to do.

 

[al secord]

Only the group winners advance to round 2. Canada is in Group B. Winner of Group B will play the winner of Group E in round 2.

Round 2 is two leg playoff. 3 winners in round 2 will join 5 teams already qualified for round 3.

So the Hex is now a Oct? I get it now. Thanks, much appreciated. I thought 6 through 35 were all fighting for one spot. That makes the odds a bit better.

 

[Tuggy]

So the Hex is now a Oct? I get it now. Thanks, much appreciated. I thought 6 through 35 were all fighting for one spot. That makes the odds a bit better.

Yup.

The change helped Canada.

Likely be Haiti in the round 2. Bad memories there

 

[al secord]

Yup.

The change helped Canada.

Likely be Haiti in the round 2. Bad memories there

Ya. Tell me about it

 

[Tuggy]

It was clear they were looking to score as many goals as possible for GD. They should win all 4 games, but nice to see them not take that for granted though and keep going.

Next set of games will be in June.

2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF First Round - Wikipedia

 

[robertmac43]

It was clear they were looking to score as many goals as possible for GD. They should win all 4 games, but nice to see them not take that for granted though and keep going.

I loved the killer instinct. Much needed from the team.

 

[al secord]

It would've been so "Canadian" to feel bad and take their foot off the gas, only to be punished later on by goal difference. Such is the format.

Kudos for showing killer instinct without celebrating like American women playing such a lesser opponent.

 

[robertmac43]

Kudos for showing killer instinct without celebrating like American women playing such a lesser opponent.

Oh man, that was a tough watch.

 

[gary69]

Really looking forward to the test against Suriname.

I see that Suriname has some older Dutch guys in their squad like Hasselbaink, Donk, Jozefzoon, Biseswar.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I see that Suriname has some older Dutch guys in their squad like Hasselbaink, Donk, Jozefzoon, Biseswar.

They have made a huge effort to sign dual nationals and the team will be at the Gold Cup this summer.

 

[PanniniClaus]

It would've been so "Canadian" to feel bad and take their foot off the gas, only to be punished later on by goal difference. Such is the format.

Kudos for showing killer instinct without celebrating like American women playing such a lesser opponent.

Totally agree Al. An ass kicking with some class.

 

[JJ68]

will davies normally be playing on defense or will that be adjusted according to opponents?

 

[al secord]

will davies normally be playing on defense or will that be adjusted according to opponents?

I hope we keep him on D and adapt as the game dictates.

We really need all the help on D that we can get.

If we need a goal, he can always move up and fill a more offensive role.

 

[robertmac43]

I hope we keep him on D and adapt as the game dictates.

We really need all the help on D that we can get.

If we need a goal, he can always move up and fill a more offensive role.

I think keeping him as LB for Canada wouldn't be the best move. A lot of what makes Davies effective at Bayern is that he is a LB with plenty of room to join the attack. When Canada sets up to defend there is less fluidity through the phases.

I wouldn't want Davies to be trapped in the backline.