NT Friendlies vs. Argentina (Mar. 28) & Guatemala (Mar. 31) [2015]

Not liking the fact we'll be playing Argentina in March. Would have hoped we could have had the Guate and Nicaragua games instead just to see how we measure up against teams from the region before the Gold Cup. Now in facing Argentina we can lose and there is no pressure on Roca because of course it's Argentina and no one expects us to win.

 

We play Guatemala after Agrentina. Hooefully, we don't sit back and bunker. Play a little bit more direct, even if we lose. It will definitely help our players to get games against these guys

 

Well we did have Nicaragua in March but WC quals got in the way.


Honestly the friendly seems out of the blue sounds more like a money grab like when we played Spain.

Sadly as much as they would want these guys crumble when pressured especially with Roca and his 3 in the back.

 

I just want these guys to improve. You take out that 3 in the back, and games like these will help, seeing the difference in quality and how they need to grow

 

YOU MIGHT BE REACHING WITH THAT ONE....

 

That's exactly what it is! That and a good throw away game for Roca who can only look good after the loss. Lose to Argentina and it's all 'oh yeah well we know they are on a different level but we did play well at times and that's promising'. Lose to Guate and/or Nicaragua on the other hand and that's where we really see what level the team is at.

Don't get me wrong, any other time i'd be glad we had a match like this to look forward to, but right now, considerig the state of the team i would honestly have preferred a friendly against Belize instead of this.

 

I look forward to seeing who steps their game up to be called up.

 

I hope Bonilla starts instead of Burgos. And Narciso>Menjivar

 

Guys, I wanna see your starting 11!

 

This is a match they should try their best either way even if they lose. It's most likely going to be local players but they might have a chance getting some player(s) signed. I would go watch either way since it's Argentina that's playing too but I'm obviously going to be going with El Salvador win or lose.

 

Too early to say I would give mine out late February to see how most of the players are playing in the league before I start making line ups on here.

 

Or it could be worse, we see a repeat of beating Guatemala in the friendly despite looking piss poor like we did under Juan de Dios Castillo, which sent a false vibe.

 

And that's the problem. Get the win and everyone seems to think that's all that matters and quickly forget about the poor level of play. Lose and they have no result to hide behind.

 

Sadly this I see this happening.

El nivel del futbolista salvadoreño subirá en enero y febrero. Todos querrán ser convocados para cambiar camiseta con Messi en marzo.

— Carlos José Mendoza (@mendoza1075) January 22, 2015

 

27/03/2015 @washington Dc: El Salvador - Argentina

The 29 of march speculations are El Salvador is facing Guatemala. Not sure if it will be in Los Angeles or in Houston.

 

The game is going to be in Houston. Color me somewhat surprised.

 

Money talks game has been moved to LA.

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basically 2 months away. Looks like all our players abroad are IF (except Ruso, Menjivar, and Punyed [i blame the league more than anything else]). Hoping that we can get a positive after a negative (Argentina will smash us)

 

Does anyonr have any information on tickets for the Argentina game?

 

It is unreal how absolutely unprofessional we are. Guatemala is already having microciclos. They are a leg up on us on the March friendlies. What are we doing???? The only time this team will be together is on March 16 (per la prensa grafica). How does FESFUT expect this team to compete?? Will the guys know each-other?

Enough of this. Someone needs a stern but kicking, and frankly, that will be the senior national team. Before there was no chance at beating Argentina, not it is next to impossible.

 

Also does anyone here live in the Washington D.C. area? I am asking this because we were going to buy tickets a while ago, but the group we were going with said that one of them had a relative that lives in Washington D.C. that told them that tickets aren't even for sale yet there yet. They also told us that the tickets are going to be cheaper over there. Is any of this true?

 

This squad against Argetina

This should be a good squad for a balance of defense and attack. Counter attacking style could work with this squad too. Bonilla and Santamaria working as counter attacking players. The only one lacking in defense ability will be alvarez but his offense can make up for it. J. Alas had the defensive ability if needed on the field. The whole midfield will be made up of players with creative ability setting up passes too. With two defensive mids that can easily switch to the offensive positions if needed.

------------------------N.Bonilla--------------------------
--------------------K.Santamaria-----------------------
J.Alas---------D.Ceren--------R. Menjivar-------A. Alavrez
Larin-------A. Mendoza------M. Molina-------I. Castro
--------------------B. Villalobos--------------------------​

Subs.:
- R. Burgos - ST
- A. Flores - RWM
- G. Mayen - CM or CAM
- O. Ceren - CM
- P. Punyed - CM or LWB
- X. Garcia - CB or RWB
- H. Hernandez - GK


Maybe D. Corea for LWM sub. but I haven't seen enough to say he should be on the team. 3 games, 1 goal.