Not the worst performance so far. Hopefully I didn't jinx it by saying that.
Apuia looks good in midfield, he seems to have an extra second whenever her receives the ball and doesn't panic, and that has given us a decent amount of control in our own half atleast.
We are doing everything right except that risky back passes especially when UAE is pressing high. Good tactical performance UAE will be frustrated as they are as good as out if this remains the scoreline.
Steady performance so far. However, despite having defensive positions, they have managed to create 3-4 situations(not opportunities) behind our defensive space( purely based on their passing and speed) which could have been dangerous.
We need to be stronger on the ball.We are getting overpowered if not bullied in the midfield.
There,high press is causing us discomfort (hopefully it withers out due to fatigue and climatic conditions).
Our forwards and midfielders apart from the defence will have a very important role to play as UAE has to win this match at all cost and will go all out in the second half.
We will have our chance(s) on the counter. We cannot afford to miss it when it happens.
We can definitely get a result in this match.
They are technically better than us but I believe that on counters with our pace(we can damage them).
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Hope Des Buckingham utilizes his full potential and doesn't bench him!
However, despite having defensive positions, they have managed to create 3-4 situations(not opportunities) behind our defensive space( purely based on their passing and speed) which could have been dangerous.
We need to be stronger on the ball.We are getting overpowered if not bullied in the midfield.
There,high press is causing us discomfort (hopefully it withers out due to fatigue and climatic conditions).
Our forwards and midfielders apart from the defence will have a very important role to play as UAE has to win this match at all cost and will go all out in the second half.
We will have our chance(s) on the counter. We cannot afford to miss it when it happens.
We can definitely get a result in this match.
They are technically better than us but I believe that on counters with our pace(we can damage them).