PBP: 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup: New Zealand vs. USA, 6/2 3:00 AM EST

Discussion in 'Youth National Teams' started by ussoccer97531, May 30, 2015.

  1. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #276 LouisZ, Jun 2, 2015
    Last edited: Jun 2, 2015
    half time. I like GZ, his game is so refined. He is a little of a waste on the wing, he needs come more inside. Love his proving passes between the gaps, that is the kind of game Rubin likes.
     
  2. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Delgado is killing us.

    Rubin
    Zelalem
    BJIV
    CCV
    Payne

    look the standouts for me
     
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  3. Grogtank

    Grogtank Member

    Sep 5, 2009
    Vegas Baby
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Love it. Rubin, Hyndman, Zelalem bossing it. What is it they say about players that always seem to have time on the ball? Zelalem has that.
     
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  4. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    are you saying he's delgado's wing-man?
     
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  5. Unimane

    Unimane Member+

    Jul 28, 2009
    Nashville
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Add Zelalem to that list and I agree. Zelalem really was fantastic, outside one or two stray passes.
     
  6. bballshawn

    bballshawn Member+

    Feb 5, 2014
    Delaware
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    zelalem LOVES to dictate the tempo
     
  7. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    Donovan in the House?

    Hmm. Anything we should read into that?
     
  8. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #283 LouisZ, Jun 2, 2015
    Last edited: Jun 2, 2015
    count me in, I'll drink the cool-aid
    .
     
  9. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The idea of Hyndman/Zelalem maturing, then adding Pulisic to the midfield is insane.
     
  10. beerslinger23

    beerslinger23 Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    We are dominating this match in every way. Shots, SOG, possession, dangerous passes. I am getting excited about this team.
     
  11. socal23

    socal23 Member

    Dec 8, 2008
    Love the attacking fervor in the first half. The quartet of Jamieson, Zelalem, Rubio and Hyndman has been very impressive.

    I thought Arriola and Payne have also had their moments. Both have displayed very workmanlike efforts...and Payne reminds me a bit of Tim Chandler.

    Delgado is way out of his league...this team would be so much better with Acosta as the destroyer, and Requejo at LB.
     
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  12. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    New Zealand felt the pressure. After the tie vs. Ukraine, they planned to use this game to get full points.

    Big mistake. Attacking is not their style. They're playing a terrible game, with lousy tactics.

    If they lose this one, I wouldn't be surprised if Myanmar beats them in the last one. When they're pressed to attack, the Kiwis are terrible.

    As for us, the Ukraine is in a good position after today's win. They'll come out calm, waiting a bit. Then we'll see our mettle.
     
  13. AutoPenalti

    AutoPenalti Am I famous yet?

    Sep 26, 2011
    Coconut Creek
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm a little worried now, remember how Argentina bossed Panama by shots? Yet they somehow tied it up. I don't want that happening to this team.
     
  14. socal23

    socal23 Member

    Dec 8, 2008
    Zelalem is also SO silky with the rock at his feet. Incredibly composed, tidy, and has great vision. Dude is exceptionally gifted with the ball.
     
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  15. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    i am quite liking his passes, but he tries to get too cute at times. needs to try fewer and higher percentage killer balls.
     
  16. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Junior Flores who?
     
  17. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He has to because he doesn't have the vision to find the open man.
     
  18. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    I'm going to be the voice of dissent here, but I'm not impressed with Zelalem.

    Doing nice feints and tricks was ok in the 70s, not in the modern game.

    He needs to get over that stuff fast.
     
  19. AutoPenalti

    AutoPenalti Am I famous yet?

    Sep 26, 2011
    Coconut Creek
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Speaking of which: Ghana up 1-0 on Argentina.
     
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  20. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I do expect the Kiwi defense to be a little more organized in the second half. Don't care if we get a blowout. Just want to win and get into the Round of 16.
     
  21. Ghost

    Ghost Member+

    Sep 5, 2001
    I don't know how other people feel but I am all in on Gedion Zelalem. He's Pirlo. I don't know how many balls he played that bypassed five opponents and set up a dangerous opportunity. The first goal started with him finding Arriola wide open.

    Every other player is a classic American hustle guy. Zelalem just glides in, usually makes a good decision, and usually ends up with a guy in space.

    The only mistakes he makes is when he "tries sh!t" to use the Arena lingo. At 18, I can live with that.

    Fantastic young player.
     
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  22. Susaeta

    Susaeta BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 3, 2009
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Want a nation of worker bees? Coach creative players to play safe.
     
  23. socal23

    socal23 Member

    Dec 8, 2008
    There's a lot of quality on this team in terms of potential senior team players....

    From my count: Carter-Vickers, Miazga, Payne, Steffen, Acosta, Hyndman, Rubio, Jamieson, Zelalem, Arriola.

    That's not even including Tall, Novakovich, Yomba, etc.
     
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  24. Grogtank

    Grogtank Member

    Sep 5, 2009
    Vegas Baby
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When a few of those cute passes connect in the near future you won't be saying "too cute." :)
     
  25. Berks

    Berks Member+

    Dec 22, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Huh, Landon Donovan sighting. Wouldn't mind him sticking around to give the U20s a pointer or two.
     

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