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Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:17 am
by chuks69
I saw Uzoho, he did really well in the first half.. The way Elche plays, requires their GK to always use his legs, pass out the ball from the back, long and short..
One thing for sure, Uzoho's footwork is way ahead of his fellow competitors in the Eagles..
Elche won the game 2-1, which is good news for his team.. But the late goal conceeded by Elche is sad.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:24 am
by marutimon
Highlights:

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Uzoho made two phenomenal saves. His quick thinking and reaction saved the team in the final minutes. It was a one on one, that Uzoho saved point blank and then kicked away the ball in a brilliant fast thinking play to prevent a rebound goal. Exceptional goalkeeping that would make Courtois or Allison highlights reels.

The goal that was scored could have be saved, but overall I think he will get very high grades for the game.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:57 am
by Adisboy
marutimon wrote:Highlights:

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Uzoho made two phenomenal saves. His quick thinking and reaction saved the team in the final minutes. It was a one on one, that Uzoho saved point blank and then kicked away the ball in a brilliant fast thinking play to prevent a rebound goal. Exceptional goalkeeping that would make Courtois or Allison highlights reels.

The goal that was scored could have be saved, but overall I think he will get very high grades for the game.
Just saw the highlights. I disagree that the goal he conceded was savable. It was a fantastic header. The Granada dude headed the ball perfectly to the far post. No one would have saved it. That said he made a few mistakes that were not punished but overall a great performance. Nigeria has potentially another great goal keeper.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:04 pm
by ohenhen1
Poor defending on the set piece. Good header, elite goalkeepers would have saved that header.
Would have been a spectacular stop, but I have seen elite goalkeepers save those type of chances. Uzoho is still growing as a goalkeeper.

But he made up for it at the 11:10 minute mark, preserving the victory for Elche.
Good game for Uzoho. Will get better with more experience.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:19 pm
by Odas
Adisboy wrote:
marutimon wrote:Highlights:

[/video]

Uzoho made two phenomenal saves. His quick thinking and reaction saved the team in the final minutes. It was a one on one, that Uzoho saved point blank and then kicked away the ball in a brilliant fast thinking play to prevent a rebound goal. Exceptional goalkeeping that would make Courtois or Allison highlights reels.

The goal that was scored could have be saved, but overall I think he will get very high grades for the game.
Just saw the highlights. I disagree that the goal he conceded was savable. It was a fantastic header. The Granada dude headed the ball perfectly to the far post. No one would have saved it. That said he made a few mistakes that were not punished but overall a great performance. Nigeria has potentially another great goal keeper.
Yeah it happens, even to the experienced goalkeepers and Uzoho will continue to improve. However and like you said, things in the goalkeeping department will continue to get better for us.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:22 pm
by Flex Swift
Great to see our goal keeper getting games and making some outstanding saves. The goal conceded I don’t see how he could have saved it as the ball was headed down and those are the most difficult to save once on target.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:10 pm
by Bigpokey24
great save at the end

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:17 pm
by naijaguy
It will also be interesting to note that this is Uzoho's first game for Elche and also Elche's first win this season in ll competitions.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:54 pm
by charlie
naijaguy wrote:It will also be interesting to note that this is Uzoho's first game for Elche and also Elche's first win this season in ll competitions.
That save on at the end put him on the map. That is a save any world class GK would be proud off. Plus, it secured the win. If that doesnt get him more playing time, then I dont know what will.

That said,...this Elche defense get as e be. Uzoho would likely be called on to save many more games for his team in the coming weeks.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:33 pm
by wiseone
It is somewhat scary that this is only his third senior club game as a pro.

naijaguy wrote:It will also be interesting to note that this is Uzoho's first game for Elche and also Elche's first win this season in ll competitions.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:46 pm
by maceo4
wiseone wrote:It is somewhat scary that this is only his third senior club game as a pro.

naijaguy wrote:It will also be interesting to note that this is Uzoho's first game for Elche and also Elche's first win this season in ll competitions.
It’s not easy for African goalies, but this Elche move is really important for his progress. A good season could lead to div 1 ball.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:15 am
by asabatex
:thumbs:

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:32 am
by EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA
Uzoho should've done better with the goal he conceded, he was simply out of position. Easy save if he stayed on the goal line, don't know why he likes chasing the ball. Same way he conceded a cheap goal v Argentina after he came running out of goal giving Messi a better angle to shoot. I like Ezenwa better. He would've just straight up punched the guy heading the ball in the face and saved the pk instead. :laugh:

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:01 am
by Dammy
This is a good opportunity for Uzoho. If either Elche or Depirtivo go up, he will be back in the big time.

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:47 am
by niyi
Not likely to start for Elche tomorrow but the chance of being a backup goalie and playing cup games is better than being the 3rd choice goalie

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:23 am
by ohenhen1
Why wouldn't he start tomorrow?

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:34 pm
by Odas
ohenhen1 wrote:Why wouldn't he start tomorrow?
... I was going to ask the same question. Maybe "Niyi" have some inside information he might want to share with us. Niyi, any reason/info for your comment - please?

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:36 pm
by tunde72
He did not start

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:10 pm
by ohenhen1
Eventually he will have to find a club where he can get regular minutes. He is good enough to start regularly

Re: Uzoho in goal for Elche vs Granada game- Copa dey Roy

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:01 pm
by chuks69
Our Gks have issues dealing with Corner kicks, perhaps he should have put a man on his far post.. Apart from that, i cant fault him..