As satisfying as the result was. I cant say the same about most of the game.
For example, I have no idea why CQ persisted with utterly useless Taromi for that long. He was below zero! Most coaches seeing seriously useless a player is would sub him in the first half itself , or at least at the halftime. But CQ wasted precious time to do this.
Keeping this zero for that long also meant Ghaters could mostly concentrate on nullifying our right flank, ie JB, where we were trying to build nearly 90% of our attacks!!! That's why I am questioning CQ's delay in subbing him.
I'm afraid years of playing in PG leagues have taken their toll on Dejagah. He was so slow and error prone that was not even a shadow of himself. He really needs to get out before he plummets even farther.
Adding a low key Ando to the mix explains why our midfield was not its usual self and quality was missing.
Other low performers were our fullbacks, Hajsafi and Rezaeian, who had a few good patches, but mostly under performed. Hajsafi, however, saved our arses with a well timed tackle inside our box, which a couple of uears back he wasnt capable of.
I was extremely impressed by JB, who even before he scored that beauty of a goal, was already my man of the match. His runs, dribbles, turns, crosses (except a corner), ... were all done well. And what a fantastic goal he scored. Simply magnificent.
Other top performers are Montazeri, another M.O.M. for me, as well as Hosseini, both of whom shored up our defense especially when our fullbacks left holes and spaces around.
Azmoun was satisfactory and did his job.
RGN didnt disappoint as he showed his old self of highly energetic, persistent player who never gives up on any ball. A rarity in today's football. Showed his instinct and opportunism we've come to expect from him.
As for the whole team performance, I'm ready to keep it easy as it was our first game, that too with no decent preparation. So we shdnt expect much in terms of team coordination and strategy. So the mostly sub par display can be forgiven. But also we can be encouraged how after shedding the useless weight of Taromi and bringing the reliable RGN, we did show a far better offense and pressing that did pay off. So there's something to build upon.
I'm hopeful we can and will improve on the display for the next game. Especially now that the first game jitters are done away with and we have a good, satisfying 3 points in the bag
For example, I have no idea why CQ persisted with utterly useless Taromi for that long. He was below zero! Most coaches seeing seriously useless a player is would sub him in the first half itself , or at least at the halftime. But CQ wasted precious time to do this.
Keeping this zero for that long also meant Ghaters could mostly concentrate on nullifying our right flank, ie JB, where we were trying to build nearly 90% of our attacks!!! That's why I am questioning CQ's delay in subbing him.
I'm afraid years of playing in PG leagues have taken their toll on Dejagah. He was so slow and error prone that was not even a shadow of himself. He really needs to get out before he plummets even farther.
Adding a low key Ando to the mix explains why our midfield was not its usual self and quality was missing.
Other low performers were our fullbacks, Hajsafi and Rezaeian, who had a few good patches, but mostly under performed. Hajsafi, however, saved our arses with a well timed tackle inside our box, which a couple of uears back he wasnt capable of.
I was extremely impressed by JB, who even before he scored that beauty of a goal, was already my man of the match. His runs, dribbles, turns, crosses (except a corner), ... were all done well. And what a fantastic goal he scored. Simply magnificent.
Other top performers are Montazeri, another M.O.M. for me, as well as Hosseini, both of whom shored up our defense especially when our fullbacks left holes and spaces around.
Azmoun was satisfactory and did his job.
RGN didnt disappoint as he showed his old self of highly energetic, persistent player who never gives up on any ball. A rarity in today's football. Showed his instinct and opportunism we've come to expect from him.
As for the whole team performance, I'm ready to keep it easy as it was our first game, that too with no decent preparation. So we shdnt expect much in terms of team coordination and strategy. So the mostly sub par display can be forgiven. But also we can be encouraged how after shedding the useless weight of Taromi and bringing the reliable RGN, we did show a far better offense and pressing that did pay off. So there's something to build upon.
I'm hopeful we can and will improve on the display for the next game. Especially now that the first game jitters are done away with and we have a good, satisfying 3 points in the bag
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