The team was terrible, shock shock, I blame the coach.
No game plan other than cross it to Cahill, which although he's undoubtedly one of the best in the world in this area, its such a low percentage play, especially when they were crossing from so deep! This was evident from the effectiveness of corners in comparison. Even if we can get away with this against the teams from Asia, try this play against the defenders in the final 32! GOOD LUCK!
Coach has to go. No vision or plans. We will never improve under such a coach. Football has moved away from Defensive lineups, Hell Italy play a flat 3 as do most sides in the Serie A!!!
Holland was horrible as the other holding mid. If it weren't for a bad piece of keeping, he'd have NOTHING positive from that game. Both just seemed to walk around all night, disgusting. Although to me it looked like they were doing exactly as instructed.
Best players on the night, by FAR. Kruise and Orr in the limited time he had. Bresciano also showed why you pass and move, pass and move, not just pass… stand. Orr came on and showed urgency and willingness to take on players. You won't make space against a team of 8 defenders unless you do this!
GOODBYE HOLGER, THANKS FOR ABSOLUTELY