They Needed a Minivan but Got a Gio: Reyna at Nottingham Forest (Olf Borussia Dortmund)

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  1. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    Sloppy day from gio.

    You can’t play both Delaney and dahoud in midfield. Just absolutely zero ideas going forward.
     
  2. gnk

    gnk Member+

    Nov 1, 2000
    Rockville, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tv had Chelsea ManU, large computer screen had Dortmund Schalke. And as soon as both were subbed off, both games were turned off.
     
  3. FC Tallavana

    FC Tallavana Member+

    Jul 1, 2004
    La Quinta
    Did he play well? If so, I will watch the replay. If not, I've seen enough soccer for the day.
     
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  4. thedukeofsoccer

    thedukeofsoccer Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    Wussconsin
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Read the previous page & skip the game.
     
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  5. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    That's just such a weird way to look at he world...
     
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  6. justinpaul10

    justinpaul10 Member+

    Sep 2, 2013
    big praise here.
     
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  7. oscar_in_fw

    oscar_in_fw Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Kansas City
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I tried two games simultaneously. I cannot follow two (2) games very well simultaneously. Hopefully, I will be able to record one game and hope to avoid spoilers on the 2nd game while watching the first game. I tried this with three simultaneous games last week and it was a disaster.
     
  8. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It’s difficult to expect glory every match from a kid this young at this level. Give him time.
     
  9. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If you have to tell someone that then they are surely expecting far too much. It wasn't Gio's best game... it seemed like he was consistently just an inch off from each pass on the day. And don't forget... if that defender trying to duck away from his shot doesn't barely clip the ball off his head we are talking about a Gio golazo. I am convinced that was headed to the back of the net. It is a game of inches a lot of the times... same type of tiny clip was the only thing keeping CP off the scoresheet today as well. AR could have had an assist today too if Lookman's ball off the woodwork is just an inch inside as well. Just seemed to be one of those days...
     
  10. autogolazzo

    autogolazzo Member+

    Mar 4, 2007
    Sancho will be gone in months.
     
  11. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  12. Dervos

    Dervos Member+

    Mar 13, 2002
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Not seeing where Haaland or Reyna were left out?
     
  13. run_it_out

    run_it_out Member+

    Earthquakes
    United States
    Jun 19, 2018
    The games weren't exactly scintillating.
     
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  14. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
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  15. 60611

    60611 Member+

    Jan 23, 2007
    Chicago


    A bit surprised Gio isn’t being rotated, but very happy. What an attacking 4! Strange that this game and Chelsea disclosed their lineups well before the typical hour in advance.
     
  16. FC Tallavana

    FC Tallavana Member+

    Jul 1, 2004
    La Quinta
    Thank God someone is starting today.
     
  17. 60611

    60611 Member+

    Jan 23, 2007
    Chicago
    yeah last week was an embarrassment of riches but it was a bit of stimulation overload. It would’ve been tough to take this week being the polar opposite.
     
  18. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    None really shock me except for Dest.... but it will greatly reduce the amount of CL Football I need to watch.
     
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  19. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  20. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very good 1st half for Gio. Too bad that volley didn't find the back of the net. The balance and skill are so exceptional for a 17-year-old. BVB needs to spend a bit more attention to using the counter instead of always building slowly. They looked very dangerous in the few moments of transition they had. All the possession against the low-block...? Not so much. They need to try and switch things up and try and get a bit more space by attacking quickly when they win the ball in the midfield. At any rate.... nice to see Gio bounce back after what would be considered one of his poorest games. Really hoping for an assist or goal in the 2nd half. Feels like he is on the cusp.
     
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  21. Jazzy Altidore

    Jazzy Altidore Member+

    Sep 2, 2009
    San Francisco
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They sometimes have the old Arsenal habit of wanting to walk the ball into the net. I'd like to see some more direct play. It should be possible with the front four.
     
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  22. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty solid 82 minute for Gio. I like it when he and Sancho are on the same side. He was at least part of the play that lead to the PK. Something lacking overall for BVB when playing against the low-block. Certainly something they need to be working heavily on as I expect it will continue to be the way underdogs play them.
     
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  23. thedukeofsoccer

    thedukeofsoccer Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    Wussconsin
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bellingham made the game a lot easier for Dortmund. Most games are won in the middle.

    I think the Mahmoud Dahoud era has mercifully come to an end w/ that performance. Never got it. He helps you in what area, exactly?
     
  24. madvillain

    madvillain Member+

    Aug 28, 2011
    Club:
    Brooklyn Knights
    started strong and faded late. had some sloppy touches once he got tired. still, arrow is pointing straight up at 17 and already a key player seemingly at BVB.
     

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