If you think about it, it's technically like the Finalissima between Argentina and Italy but between the champs of the two worst confederations... so if we win, does that make us the best nation across Asia and Oceania? 😂😂😂
are 3 overage players allowed in qualifiers like they are in the Olympics?
I don't think there are that many players young enough for the Olympics this time around that are starters for the all whites. waine, stamenic, who else?
Edit: I said cacace too but I think he's too old as well
Edit 2: I'm pretty sure only stamenic, waine and Surman of the current all whites squad are Olympics eligible. Time marches on - our golden generation is growing up. Given how much of a dogfight it is to establish yourself in English football, I wouldn't expect or hope for waine to make the trip down for qualification either
Likely Team: Interim All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley is set to stick with the same 4-3-3 formation deployed against Sweden but hinted at the pre-match press conference there could be changes to his starting 11.
A few players in the squad are carrying minor injuries but all are available for selection.
Midfielder Clayton Lewis has returned home for personal reasons.
Player to Watch: Almoez Ali The Sudan-born striker is a huge goal threat for Qatar with 42 goals in 88 games. The 26-year-old won the golden boot at the last Asian Cup as well as scoring against Paraguay when Qatar played as a guest team at the Copa America.
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
Couldn’t you find transport to the new venue?Marto
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
Couldn’t you find transport to the new venue?Marto
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
No, it was too much hassle, one train, two buses and nothing to come back on. Had there been more worning I’d have rented a car but quotes for today were out of this world.
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
It's great the hear the two commentatators have done their homework and show their professionalism. Every Qatari player is called Qatar. I mean, come one guys, real professionals get to learn the opposition names.
Rojas is certainly leading the charge and supported by Cacace. But if this team continue to play across the back before angling a long ball, it won't take long for the Qatar team to figure it out.
Holy heck. That was absolute flashback to the last 10 minutes of the first half against Sweden. We are blessed it somehow hit the post instead but got to clear your lines boys! Hopefully that was a wake up call.
Thanks for that but it’s now died, right as the goal was about to go in.mrsmiis
Marto
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
Thanks for that but it’s now died, right as the goal was about to go in.mrsmiis
Marto
Is anyone aware of a link for this game etc. anything would be great.
I can’t believe I’m having to watch the match on line when I’m in the centre of Vienna (which is roasting hot right now). So pissed at the last minute venue change.
If only we would spend less time on passing it around the back and played it in the midfield, but even they are playing defensive back to the defence. When they do attack, they look quite good. Perhaps they should concentrate on that and not the Hay/Bazeley defensive crap that the tactics seem to have been for a number of years. .
At the start of the game I would have been all for giving Tzanev a run in the second half but you can't say we haven't needed Crocombes services to be sharp this half, and he's certainly risen to the challenge.
Early on I had every intention of going into the half time break singing Rojas' praises but two missed chances have soured that plan a bit.
Don't think we are going to be able to rest on our laurels and sit on the lead. We need to increase that margin as It's only a lack of finishing finesse that's kept Qatar off the scoresheet. They do look capable of getting one through sooner or later.
Surman on for Pijnaker later if the match situation allows it?
rojas the strongest player but what a wasteful, the solo run he arched the body back instead of going forward, so the ball was ballooned , he played vs BOCA last week