[WC 2022] Netherlands vs USA(3-1) (Memphis 10min, Blind 46min, Dumffries 80min); Haji 75min FT

[King Futcha]

first time they didn't dap up when they came on stage.

[bamenda boy]

Jesus Ferriera starting has played even less than Gio this tournament, bold call Greg, lets see how it goes.

Maybe Gio doesn't fit his system. He is the coach and regardless of the results , he should have his contract extended . I am tired of hearing Gio, this and that 24/7 . which of the 3 man midfield is Gio better than?

Gio is our most talented player in my opinion brother Pokey. you make the system fit your best players in my opinion again brother Pokey.

if we don't score watch Gio come on early and be expected to save the day.

i hope so, because i am getting pissed right now. i am about to go watch this game in the living room , getting out of my home office /man's den right now , may bring luck

Everyone knows you don't have an office.

[Odas]

The US has reached its limit here folks. I am wondering if this is really football that team is playing now. These kids are just running around like we used to play in grammar school.

How do you play in a WC with no defensive midfielder?

It seems like it, now

[smallpikin]

The 2 goals were essentially carbon copies of each other.

[mate]

And Daley Blind says to mate:

'How 'bout dem apples'???????

Seems Blind, EXPLOITED!

I eat my words.

hehehe... Hopefully you now realize that people who have found success in a specific area of life usually know what they are doing in that area of life.

Take it easy.

Every poster here has said things that wind up wrong in real time commentary.

For me it’s fun and social, not a contest of wits.

[danfo driver]

The 2 goals were essentially carbon copies of each other.

Tells you that the more intelligent team did their research. You will see that same play multiple times in the second half.

[bret- hart]

I want Holland to spell USAA

[Scipio Africanus]

Look at the way the two Dutch goals were taken. Firmly dispatched. The USA on the other hand are suffering from Ghananese rubber legs syndromes exemplified by Andre Ayew's PK yesterday against Uruguay.

This game is a tale of rubber legs syndrome

[airwolex]

I like Tyler Adams, but he was escorting Depay on the first goal

[mate]

Game too big for Ferreira

100%.

Needs to come off asap.

He’s a glaring hole. Playing a man down with him.

How about changing Formation? Ferreira has previously played in Midfield and Weah has previously played upfront.



-------------------------------------------GK-------------------------------------------------

---------McKennie-------------------Zimmerman--------------------Ream---------------

--------------------------Adams---------------------Musah------------------------------------

--Dest-------------------------------Ferreira-----------------------------------Robinson---------

-----------------------------Weah------------------Pulisic------------------------------------------


That way, they also push their wingbacks further up?

See, for me this is not tactics but rather who has the better individuals playing to their strengths.

If USA changes tactics so will the Dutch. They have the personnel to adjust and lever their individual strengths.

I stand by saying Blind is slow and unathletic. Got overrun. I was hoping we can isolate and get a chance. Dutch won’t let it happen, as Blind plays to his strengths and won’t get egregiously isolated.

They’re better. Again, reminds me of Croatia vs Canada. Tactics are secondary factor when class gap is high enough.

[airwolex]

It must be one of the most frustrating things in football to do all the possession and probing but be down to two shots, two goals. Bah!

They are terrible when they are in the final 3rd. Terrible at crossing. Bad at link up plays. All that possession is useless tbh

[mblack]

I want Holland to spell USAA

Nah. More like Holland should spell U.S.A
I really hope Holland wins. I am still worried about the US athleticism and ability to break fast.

[felarey]

The USA showing signs of a team that has been run ragged and running out of gas. Not deep enough? How much can really be got out of dat midfield 3? Unfortunately they have to increase their tempo to have a chance in this game.

[smallpikin]

The 2 goals were essentially carbon copies of each other.

Tells you that the more intelligent team did their research. You will see that same play multiple times in the second half.

That corridor of uncertainty is hard to defend. So better to do everything to not let the cross come in.
Pulisic and Perreira out.
Musah needs to step up his game. He appears jaded.

[King Futcha]

right on cue, Gio in.

[txj]

Koppmeiere and Bergwin on for De Roon and Klaessen

The Dutch strengthening the wide areas and the counters

Reyna on for Ferreira

[smallpikin]

Begwijn is a speed and counterattacking merchant. It does not look good for us.

[mate]

We’re showing our Anglo roots.

Lots of hard running even in possession.

Gotta be smarter and more efficient.

Don’t be England.

Gio on!!!

[mblack]

The 2 goals were essentially carbon copies of each other.

Tells you that the more intelligent team did their research. You will see that same play multiple times in the second half.

I don’t think the Dutch will attack the same way. The US is going to come out wanting to take that away and play high since they are chasing the game. I expect the Dutch to play in the space in the middle that will occur as the US tries to add numbers forward and use the #8 more.
Just my thoughts!

[txj]

Dutch going long early

Watch for the 2nd ball on that

[txj]

Off the line. US close

[Odas]

Kai, that was very-very close for the USA.

[joplass]

so clueless at that final third