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1 year ago
in Euro 2008 Quarter-finals - Portugal v Germany on Footytube.com
@ lampard
The German's coverage was incredible. Its not that he wasn't performing, he just had a swarm on him as soon as he started to control the ball. Even so, CR still was involved in a few chances. His defense was disappointing and was responsible for the Klose header. The German's were able to keep him close and made sure he couldn't run with the ball at pretty much every opportunity.
I think without that coverage we would have seen a very different game. Everyone knows what he CAN do during a game, but against bigger teams (especially on the international level), a well designed coverage can shut any player down, even CR. I feel that in tournaments such as the Euro Cup, teams have the chance to develop tactics specifically meant to shut down certain players and opponents because unlike at the club level, teams have a single trophy to go after and only a few games to take it. They have to be succinct, tight, patient, and smart to even have a chance at advancing in such a tournament. At the international level, defenses are made up of entirely world class players instead of a mixture with some developing / average players. With this in mind, it comes down to execution. And the German back line and flanks did just that, executed a strategy to swarm Portugal's golden boy. So I don't think he ever had the chance to get going, which is something we have rarely seen during the past few years. I was more surprised about the German's play on both sides of the field more than Ronaldo not playing to his "potential." It was the German's night, and most of football's greats would have met a similar roadblock playing against these German flanks and back line. They had a plan, and it all came down to trapping Ronaldo and frustrating him. I think players like Gomes, Nani, Boswingwa, and Postiga all showed that because of the focus on Ronaldo, other parts of the German's defense were lacking and they paid the price for it...twice.
The German's coverage was incredible. Its not that he wasn't performing, he just had a swarm on him as soon as he started to control the ball. Even so, CR still was involved in a few chances. His defense was disappointing and was responsible for the Klose header. The German's were able to keep him close and made sure he couldn't run with the ball at pretty much every opportunity.
I think without that coverage we would have seen a very different game. Everyone knows what he CAN do during a game, but against bigger teams (especially on the international level), a well designed coverage can shut any player down, even CR. I feel that in tournaments such as the Euro Cup, teams have the chance to develop tactics specifically meant to shut down certain players and opponents because unlike at the club level, teams have a single trophy to go after and only a few games to take it. They have to be succinct, tight, patient, and smart to even have a chance at advancing in such a tournament. At the international level, defenses are made up of entirely world class players instead of a mixture with some developing / average players. With this in mind, it comes down to execution. And the German back line and flanks did just that, executed a strategy to swarm Portugal's golden boy. So I don't think he ever had the chance to get going, which is something we have rarely seen during the past few years. I was more surprised about the German's play on both sides of the field more than Ronaldo not playing to his "potential." It was the German's night, and most of football's greats would have met a similar roadblock playing against these German flanks and back line. They had a plan, and it all came down to trapping Ronaldo and frustrating him. I think players like Gomes, Nani, Boswingwa, and Postiga all showed that because of the focus on Ronaldo, other parts of the German's defense were lacking and they paid the price for it...twice.
1 year ago
in Euro 2008 Quarter-finals - Portugal v Germany on Footytube.com
the ref did DID have some inconsistent calls in the German's favor, which could have leveled the score line to 2-2. even more, the portugeuse had great ball work and team play during many parts of the match which could question the german victory even more. however, the germans dominated the air battles and took advantage of awful set piece defending and lack of desire from some of portugal's players. paulo and ronnie's coverage on two of the goals was kids stuff. the german's took advantage of the situation and won, plain and simple. if it wasn't ballack's goal that did them in, it would've come from somewhere else eventually, so the refs can't be to blame.
as for the whole ronaldo being a bitch thing... sorry, but not this match. he was played hard and didn't get any calls, rarely looked for them. there was one instance he appeared to be writing in pretend pain, however, if you look again, he is fouled and looks towards the referee for a split second before the german defender walks on his ankle while getting up. might not have been that bad but at least deserved the refs attention... could have even hurt... maybe? whatever the case may be, CR has developed hismself so that he no longer needs to look to the ref to improve his game. his ball skill and goal count more these past seasons morethan speak for itself, whether you love the guy or hate him. i guess people are still hung up on his "younger" days of excessive diving and flailing. i wish people could appreciate the level of football he gives to us, even if you think he's a total wanker
oh, go netherlands
as for the whole ronaldo being a bitch thing... sorry, but not this match. he was played hard and didn't get any calls, rarely looked for them. there was one instance he appeared to be writing in pretend pain, however, if you look again, he is fouled and looks towards the referee for a split second before the german defender walks on his ankle while getting up. might not have been that bad but at least deserved the refs attention... could have even hurt... maybe? whatever the case may be, CR has developed hismself so that he no longer needs to look to the ref to improve his game. his ball skill and goal count more these past seasons morethan speak for itself, whether you love the guy or hate him. i guess people are still hung up on his "younger" days of excessive diving and flailing. i wish people could appreciate the level of football he gives to us, even if you think he's a total wanker
oh, go netherlands
1 year ago
in Totti - Return of the Gladiator on Footytube.com
felt like a really long introduction....
