Watching the Game v Czech Rep. + Ratings.......

[Enugu II]

The 0-1 loss to Czech Republic revealed quite a bit about the Nigerian team going into the World Cup. Of course, the bottomline is that the four-game non-winning streak must be a concern now with just a few days to the important World Cup game against Croatia. The Czech game had the feel of practice in front of a sparse audience. That the referee called the game after just 89 minutes, when there was a logical expectation for added time, all but underlined the type of game it was.

As for the revelations, it is striking that Nigeria's strikers lack the appropriate timing to run into space for the dangerous ball. That Ighalo was called off sides several times and Iheanacho once points to an issue that Nigeria needs to fix fast or face a humiliating World Cup in the coming weeks. Then it was also surprising that Nigeria barely looked threatening in spite of numerous corner kicks that came its way.

The details found by clicking below:

http://eaglecity.blogspot.com/2018/06/t ... -game.html

[platinum]

EII,

The play in the final third was lacking but I think we have all the necessary personnel to cope IF Rohr makes the right decisions.

[Robbynice]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

[platinum]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

robbo,

I don't think that whole 'showing your hand' is a thing in 2018. With virtually all 32 teams, we know what to expect. When we beat Cameroon 4-0, I think any element of surprise or disrespect went to the trashcan right away.

Maybe we will play with more intensity and aggressiveness in Russia but as far as showing hand, we dont have anything we're hiding. E go surprise me if we do. I do think (and HOPE) that with added focus, aggression, and intent, this team can be totally different from what we've seen in the last 4/5 games.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Shehu was subpar but gets 6.0.
Ebuehi outplayed Shehu ad gets 6.3.

[Enugu II]

EII,

The play in the final third was lacking but I think we have all the necessary personnel to cope IF Rohr makes the right decisions.

I feel we had a team in front of us today that we could have beaten 3-0 TBH. I feel, however, that there are some details that we really need to handle. The set pieces definitely must be addressed. We just did not threaten with any of ours. Also there is some timing issues with the running of our forwards and the decision making from the midfielders.

[danfo driver]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

I dont think thats the case. After the final whistle, you could see the dejection in the players. Iwobi, threw his hands up in disgust.

I think the rain affected our game. I also feel that we are not clicking yet, with performances. its not a case of "not showing our hands."

[folem]

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[Robotnik]

With Nigeria's current form even if they play Enyimba they would find it difficult to win.

[Enugu II]

With Nigeria's current form even if they play Enyimba they would find it difficult to win.

Robotnik,

Do not be down on the team. I think the team could still do well with some tweaking of a few areas which can help produce the goals.

[metalalloy]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

robbo,

I don't think that whole 'showing your hand' is a thing in 2018. With virtually all 32 teams, we know what to expect. When we beat Cameroon 4-0, I think any element of surprise or disrespect went to the trashcan right away.

Maybe we will play with more intensity and aggressiveness in Russia but as far as showing hand, we dont have anything we're hiding. E go surprise me if we do. I do think (and HOPE) that with added focus, aggression, and intent, this team can be totally different from what we've seen in the last 4/5 games.

I agree 100%. I also dont buy the excuse about players not going 100% to avoid injury.

@E2 I think you mean qualifiers.

What is alarming is that a Nigerian team that appeared quite clinical at the World Cup is struggling to find a way to score. In the last five games and three goals, the scoring has depended on a penalty kick, a rebound, and an auspicious assist during a scramble. No neatly worked goal, no set-piece, nothing that shows a team creative at the offensive end.

[Enugu II]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

robbo,

I don't think that whole 'showing your hand' is a thing in 2018. With virtually all 32 teams, we know what to expect. When we beat Cameroon 4-0, I think any element of surprise or disrespect went to the trashcan right away.

Maybe we will play with more intensity and aggressiveness in Russia but as far as showing hand, we dont have anything we're hiding. E go surprise me if we do. I do think (and HOPE) that with added focus, aggression, and intent, this team can be totally different from what we've seen in the last 4/5 games.

I agree 100%. I also dont buy the excuse about players not going 100% to avoid injury.

@E2 I think you mean qualifiers.

What is alarming is that a Nigerian team that appeared quite clinical at the World Cup is struggling to find a way to score. In the last five games and three goals, the scoring has depended on a penalty kick, a rebound, and an auspicious assist during a scramble. No neatly worked goal, no set-piece, nothing that shows a team creative at the offensive end.

YEP. Corrected.

[folem]

The 0-1 loss to Czech Republic revealed quite a bit about the Nigerian team going into the World Cup. Of course, the bottomline is that the four-game non-winning streak must be a concern now with just a few days to the important World Cup game against Croatia. The Czech game had the feel of practice in front of a sparse audience. That the referee called the game after just 89 minutes, when there was a logical expectation for added time, all but underlined the type of game it was.

As for the revelations, it is striking that Nigeria's strikers lack the appropriate timing to run into space for the dangerous ball. That Ighalo was called off sides several times and Iheanacho once points to an issue that Nigeria needs to fix fast or face a humiliating World Cup in the coming weeks. Then it was also surprising that Nigeria barely looked threatening in spite of numerous corner kicks that came its way.

The details found by clicking below:

http://eaglecity.blogspot.com/2018/06/t ... -game.html

In the last five games and three goals, the scoring has depended on a penalty kick, a rebound, and an auspicious assist during a scramble. No neatly worked goal, no set-piece, nothing that shows a team creative at the offensive end.

PK no be set piece?

[Enugu II]

The 0-1 loss to Czech Republic revealed quite a bit about the Nigerian team going into the World Cup. Of course, the bottomline is that the four-game non-winning streak must be a concern now with just a few days to the important World Cup game against Croatia. The Czech game had the feel of practice in front of a sparse audience. That the referee called the game after just 89 minutes, when there was a logical expectation for added time, all but underlined the type of game it was.

As for the revelations, it is striking that Nigeria's strikers lack the appropriate timing to run into space for the dangerous ball. That Ighalo was called off sides several times and Iheanacho once points to an issue that Nigeria needs to fix fast or face a humiliating World Cup in the coming weeks. Then it was also surprising that Nigeria barely looked threatening in spite of numerous corner kicks that came its way.

The details found by clicking below:

http://eaglecity.blogspot.com/2018/06/t ... -game.html

In the last five games and three goals, the scoring has depended on a penalty kick, a rebound, and an auspicious assist during a scramble. No neatly worked goal, no set-piece, nothing that shows a team creative at the offensive end.

PK no be set piece?

Yep it is, but one with a high percentage of converting.

[folem]

The 0-1 loss to Czech Republic revealed quite a bit about the Nigerian team going into the World Cup. Of course, the bottomline is that the four-game non-winning streak must be a concern now with just a few days to the important World Cup game against Croatia. The Czech game had the feel of practice in front of a sparse audience. That the referee called the game after just 89 minutes, when there was a logical expectation for added time, all but underlined the type of game it was.

As for the revelations, it is striking that Nigeria's strikers lack the appropriate timing to run into space for the dangerous ball. That Ighalo was called off sides several times and Iheanacho once points to an issue that Nigeria needs to fix fast or face a humiliating World Cup in the coming weeks. Then it was also surprising that Nigeria barely looked threatening in spite of numerous corner kicks that came its way.

The details found by clicking below:

http://eaglecity.blogspot.com/2018/06/t ... -game.html

In the last five games and three goals, the scoring has depended on a penalty kick, a rebound, and an auspicious assist during a scramble. No neatly worked goal, no set-piece, nothing that shows a team creative at the offensive end.

PK no be set piece?

Yep it is, but one with a high percentage of converting.

I hear u oo.

[Cally]

I'm quite relaxed and confident. The way we pressed and dominated in the second half was encouraging.

My little concern lies with Ebuehi. That boy is a natural, but my problem is that he's too scared of failing and being held as a scapegoat. Quite a few times I saw him take the easier and safer option of passing back to Balogun, instead of attacking our opponents with pace and footwork.

If Rohr can get that boy out of his shell and fill his heart with confidence, he can actually win games for us at the world cup.

[Enugu II]

I'm quite relaxed and confident. The way we pressed and dominated in the second half was encouraging.

My little concern lies with Ebuehi. That boy is a natural, but my problem is that he's too scared of failing and being held as a scapegoat. Quite a few times I saw him take the easier and safer option of passing back to Balogun, instead of attacking our opponents with pace and footwork.

If Rohr can get that boy out of his shell and fill his heart with confidence, he can actually win games for us at the world cup.

Cally,

In certain cases. However, note that he did take on the opponent and earned a free kick at a dangerous spot late. I think he is gradually getting confident and his speed down the flank is a big plus.

[Cally]

I'm quite relaxed and confident. The way we pressed and dominated in the second half was encouraging.

My little concern lies with Ebuehi. That boy is a natural, but my problem is that he's too scared of failing and being held as a scapegoat. Quite a few times I saw him take the easier and safer option of passing back to Balogun, instead of attacking our opponents with pace and footwork.

If Rohr can get that boy out of his shell and fill his heart with confidence, he can actually win games for us at the world cup.

Cally,

In certain cases. However, note that he did take on the opponent and earned a free kick at a dangerous spot late. I think he is gradually getting confident and his speed down the flank is a big plus.

I agree with you, which is why i wish he'd do that even more. Anyone close to the team should please mention this to the coaching crew.

[cchinukw]

These guys need to learn the etiquette of the field o make dem nor come collect card anyhow. Ehen!

Charging at the ref or showing petulance is always fraught with the danger of being carded unnecessarily.

[The YeyeMan]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

Nigeria is showing her hand..... and it's a withered hand.

[platinum]

Me I think Nigeria doesn't want to show it's hand before the big dance in Russia. I think that we will be fine when real bullets start to fly in Russia.

Nigeria is showing her hand..... and it's a withered hand.

You be real yeye man

[Cellular]

The 0-1 loss to Czech Republic revealed quite a bit about the Nigerian team going into the World Cup. Of course, the bottomline is that the four-game non-winning streak must be a concern now with just a few days to the important World Cup game against Croatia. The Czech game had the feel of practice in front of a sparse audience. That the referee called the game after just 89 minutes, when there was a logical expectation for added time, all but underlined the type of game it was.

As for the revelations, it is striking that Nigeria's strikers lack the appropriate timing to run into space for the dangerous ball. That Ighalo was called off sides several times and Iheanacho once points to an issue that Nigeria needs to fix fast or face a humiliating World Cup in the coming weeks. Then it was also surprising that Nigeria barely looked threatening in spite of numerous corner kicks that came its way.

The details found by clicking below:

http://eaglecity.blogspot.com/2018/06/t ... -game.html

For some reason, I am not worried about this team. I believe they will come good.

The TEAM is a solid team... not great. Just need to keep working on being ready for when it all counts.

[Kabalega]

9ja should speed up transition play from the back into the attack!
They can not score while playing this slow unless they are good at set-pieces, which they are not.