Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Im sure some of you remember that brilliant goal scored by Nagatomo against Syria in a friendly, lets hope he can do something similar again
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Syria will be in full confidence. We better be up for it.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Syria had a very good player (don't know who) playing at LM no.18 I think. He was excellent against Saudi Arabia. Group's wide open now.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] So is this game Thursday at 0:35 or Friday at 0:35?
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I'm pretty sure its Friday 0:35 Japan time... I think they messed up in the picture Edit: the game starts at 1:15 though
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Things that need fixing before the next game: 1. Okazaki on for Matsui. Matsui was useless in his time on the pitch I wanted him off from the 15th once it was clear it wasn't his night. Plus Okazaki was the best Japan player on the night. 2. The Jabulani was great for a Honda FK, maybe he should start to realise that now if he tries them they will swing towards the outside with ANY other ball. 3. Tadanari needs another chance, he was in some decent positions last game but I think debut overwhelmed him a little and as a result his reaction always seemed about 0.5sec too late. 4. Zaccheroni needs to sort out the defensive strategy, we were countered on too many times. Spain cut down Germany's countering so we need to figure that out at some point against the lesser teams. 5. Endo needs to play with a little more urgency, his technique is so good he can wait and wait and not lose the ball, against Asian teams that length of time is ages, against big teams he tends to get on with it and is effectivebut in these situations he's too relaxed and that is starting to ruin our momentum a little too much now.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I'm starting to think that Kagawa and Honda should not be playing at the same time. They are the types of players that you build teams around and their play styles do not compliment each other. It's better to keep one on the field and use another support player rather than having both.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I think he is simply not too effective on the wings. Kagawa will play better if he is positioned just behind a striker.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I think that we need to see the Kagawa that was at Cerezo rather than the Kagawa at BVB. As I said, both Kagawa and Honda play similar roles. Both are the main focus of the attaking play of the team. If Kagawa can go back to the way he played at Cerezo as in a more dynamic and direct type of play style. Then I believe that playing Honda and Kagawa at the same time is plausible. I understand why he changed his play style in Germany, but the defenses he will be playing against are nothing compared to the ones in Germany. I think that he can go back to dribbling much more instead of playing passes.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Honestly the problem with Kagawa was more important than that. His positionning was weird, but he also never made the good choice. Sometimes he was playing like he was alone on the pitch, holding the ball during one minute, sometimes he was making ridiculous passes he wouldn't even try in training. He needs to understand where he is, he cannot play lightly.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] In any case I feeling better about the next match either 2-1 or 1-0 win
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] The next game must be won no matter what and I am confident about this. I have a feeling that SA - Jordan will end in a tie. If we grab 4 pts we might be able to qualify even if we narrowly lose to Saudi Arabia. (Goal difference).
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Thinking about it, how about Honda for Endo's position, Kagawa in Honda's position, and we add someone who is orthodox winger. If Honda's actuallly good in DM position (anyone who saw him in CSKA ???), it can be a way to fix 2 problem ... Nah, it's too crazy
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I like that.....and bring in Usami for the wing. But then after fixing 2 problems you gotta start fixing Honda being all grumpy about being at CM for the JNT.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Acutally I'm pretty nervous after the display against Jordan. I have a feeling they could fck all this up!! But I hope not of course.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] -----------Kawashima------------- --------Yoshida--Konno----------- Uchida-------------------Nagatomo ----------Hasebe--Honda---------- Fujimoto-------------------Kagawa ------------------------------------- ---------Maeda----Okazaki------- I would like to see something like this against Syria but Zac won't probably change the system, he'll just replace Matsui and Maeda with Okazaki and Tadanari. I also think that replacing Maeda SO early in the game wasn't the best thing to do, not the best way to help him gain confidence.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] From Korea v Syria friendly before tournament, all the Korea forum people were pleasantly surprised at Syria. They're a nice little team and no pushover. Good organization on defense and good passing in midfield. They're a little weak on final third and slow but they make up for it with good individual skills. Reminds me of poor man's Iran. They have decent transition from defense to offense and can catch Japan defense off guard. Japan needs start off strong in beginning and try to score early before Syria bunker down and play for tie. Either that or Japan has to find better form than the first match. Syria beat a pretty good Saudi Arabia team too.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] Yeah, This Syria is tough team , they seems to be more dangerous than the team in 96 AC. Anyway I think Honda and Kagawa can do well together to utilize both their good points(which are different). They talked each other and disscused problem after Jordan game, so hopefully improvement in next game.
Re: (01.13.11) AFC Asian Cup: Syria vs. Japan [R] I think Honda should be like Gerrard. He is one of the most complete players in our team. He should definitely play alongside Endo. Him and Kagawa cannot co-exist. They're to similar. If not then I dunno. Kagawa is only effective through the middle, and Honda is good from anywhere. Tadanari should get another shot. He did quite well in his short introduction. Okazaki for Matsui. Can someone do me a favor, since I'm gonna be at school tomorrow, to upload the game online or something? PLEASSSSE??
How can I watch Japan game on net? Does anyone know a link I can watch Japan vs Syria? I got programs called KeyholeTV and TVUPlayer which show Japanese programs. Anyone know anything about these programs or other ones? Thanks!