Poland vs Nigeria (0-1) FT

[txj]

Impressed with the use of our athleticism to high press even from a low block.
Impressive

[The YeyeMan]

Chei! This game sweet me well-well. E sweet me that an African team went to their home and beat them. Very sweet.

England must suffa the same treatment.

[Cellular]

You guys are really bipolar. First Uzoho is terrible, now he is the greatest thing ever

Das how we roll on CE

It shows we don't have any hidden agenda.

When he was shaky and unassured we pointed out.

When he was keeping with confidence and showed he belonged, we praised him.

How is that had (difficult) for people to comprehend?

Abi we suppose dey on autocritic?

[green4life]

I think I can call off my prayer warriors now.

We have Uzoho in goal.

If I hear anyone talk about Ezenwa again!!!

The boy is good. Forget what they told you.

[Scipio Africanus]

Let me go to page one of dis thread to check which GOAT started it and promptly vamoosed at half time. Oh it was big belle bigporkey. What a forking surprise.

[The YeyeMan]

The post game show is on the polish channel. They are interviewing the players in polish. it sounds like they are making excuses

[icee]

FT 1-0 win IN Poland....don't take it for granted.

Not pleasing to watch but superbly organized and effective footie.

Once Mikel comes in, the midfield is going to look better but we do need to find an alternative cos we definitely can't concede that level of possession to Croatia and Argentina.

That midfield should be Mikel, Ndidi and Joel Obi

I agree!!!

[oloye]

so, our defending of set pieces has to improve significantly.
a viable alternative to JMO needs to be found tactically or in the form of an individual who can approximate his ability to set tempo for us and impose some semblance of control.
then there is the iheanacho conundrum: where to play him?

Iheanacho should be a bench player. He looked totally lost out there today.

What happened to his U17 form?

[highbury]

We didn't string 3 passes together until the 90th minute. Great professional job by the boys nonetheless

[Curve whiz]

Francis Uzoho is our new NUMBER 1.

The same Uzoho that you people already chased away from the team by half time???

[1naija]

I think they are now saying the ball crossed the line in that freekick. I disagree with them.

[danfo driver]

Congrats my team! We just beat the 6th best team in the world in their own house

6th best? based on wetin? fifa playstation ranking?....not impressed by them

You are an Arsenal fan bro, you dont know much about football.

Seriously though, Poland is very very good and they use their tactic -- set pieces very well.

They also have very very top top players like Zielinsky, Linetty, Lewa, Pisczchek, Krychowiak, Kapustka.. and in goal, they have 3 very strong goalkeepers.. with the likes of Sczesney who didnt plat today.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Egypt tying Portugal 1-1*
Tunisa beat Iran 1-0
Senegal drew with Uzbekistan 1-1
Morocco beat Serbia 2-1

Morocco appears to be as good as advertised


Cheers.

[maceo4]

so, our defending of set pieces has to improve significantly.
a viable alternative to JMO needs to be found tactically or in the form of an individual who can approximate his ability to set tempo for us and impose some semblance of control.
then there is the iheanacho conundrum: where to play him?

Iheanacho should be a bench player. He looked totally lost out there today.

What happened to his U17 form?

But when did he stop being a bench player? If all our players are there he’s not a starter. Mikel there, he would have been on the bench and come in for Ighalo.

[tmex12]

so, our defending of set pieces has to improve significantly.
a viable alternative to JMO needs to be found tactically or in the form of an individual who can approximate his ability to set tempo for us and impose some semblance of control.
then there is the iheanacho conundrum: where to play him?

Iheanacho should be a bench player. He looked totally lost out there today.

What happened to his U17 form?

Unfortunately for him he has not had a good run of games. He just looked off. Lots of hustle but bad first touches and decision making.

[Cellular]

You go on the road against the 6th ranked team in the World and beat them... without your captain.

Good stuff.

The good thing is that this team still has plenty of room to improve and is capable of improving.

They fight... a bunch of fighters.

[danfo driver]

...this Polish side is still crap in books as of today. They couldn't take advantage of home, our poor mid field, etc.

As long as everyone is healthy come end of season we go make some statements in Russia.

You are a funny guy.

[1naija]

Egypt tying Portugal 1-1*
Tunisa beat Iran 1-0
Senegal drew with Uzbekistan 1-1
Morocco beat Serbia 2-1

Morocco appears to be as good as advertised


Cheers.

Where was this advertisement?

[danfo driver]

That was a useful exercise.
Important to play against a team that is compact. Good try run for Iceland.
Our high pressing game will be one of main qualities because of our dynamic midfield.
And against Croatia and Argentina our pace will be much more useful as those team will not be as compact as Iceland and Poland.
We are organised and efficient at the back
The midfield focuses on ball winning and breaking up play.
Our wing play needs to sparkle if we are to get Ighalo into the fray.
And we have to work on set-pieces.
But for where we need to get to, we’re making good progress.

[The YeyeMan]

FT 1-0 win IN Poland....don't take it for granted.

Not pleasing to watch but superbly organized and effective footie.

Once Mikel comes in, the midfield is going to look better but we do need to find an alternative cos we definitely can't concede that level of possession to Croatia and Argentina.

That midfield should be Mikel, Ndidi and Joel Obi

I agree!!!

Plus Etebo and Onazi I'm happier with the strength in depth we have in midfield. Still nobody who brings to the table what Mikel brings....

[soccernut]

First I'd like to say I stand corrected: Uzoho's nerves and inexperience at this level may have gotten the better part of him in the first half, but he totally proved why he is currently our # 1 GK in the 2nd half. He inspires confidence for a goalie of his age. Moses is such a dynamic footballer. Once again, he proves that he is a world-class player in GWG. Ebouehi is assured in the back and reads the game very well. Balogun is gaining more confidence and it shows in this match. Obi coming back to the team is refreshing and adds the missing link and depth in mid-field.
Ndidi is a workhorse that belongs to Clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid. Ihenacho turned out to be a waste pipe. He squandered at least three chances in the last third. Idowu seemed completely out of his element. Overall, this was a great tune-up match for us, and I dare say - the best SE defense I have seen in a long time. If Onyeruku recuperates in time for WC, this team could be a team to watch out for this summer.

[jette1]

so, our defending of set pieces has to improve significantly.
a viable alternative to JMO needs to be found tactically or in the form of an individual who can approximate his ability to set tempo for us and impose some semblance of control.
then there is the iheanacho conundrum: where to play him?

Iheanacho should be a bench player. He looked totally lost out there today.

What happened to his U17 form?

I think his agility is hampered by his current post U17 weight. our physiotherapists need to go back to classroom and revisit human anatomy

[Cellular]

so, our defending of set pieces has to improve significantly.
a viable alternative to JMO needs to be found tactically or in the form of an individual who can approximate his ability to set tempo for us and impose some semblance of control.
then there is the iheanacho conundrum: where to play him?

Iheanacho should be a bench player. He looked totally lost out there today.

What happened to his U17 form?

He will regain it.

It is still there. Even in the U17 games, his first game wasn't all that. He will develop a chemistry with his teammates as time goes on.
One can see once they gel this team will be a very strong team.