Alvarez probably the best out there in that half. Just missing that last bit to actually put the ball in the net.
Extremely bad. Needs to come off and bring on de la Vega or Alemendea. Gaich has been on his heels. Is he a nine ? No. Great decision not to pick Colidio. Alvarez has been excellent. As RH says the lack of quick one touch passing is noticeable in the area. It points to a lack of technique. The pattern of play is so predictable. Pass to Barco cut inside or out cross. Nobody has the confidence to dribble the ball past players to create overloads and set piece chances. Technically we are better but the passing when it matters most is off key again.
Typical gamesmanship. Slowing it down and trying to get the one opportunity on the break to win. Otherwise eleven behind the ball. We need to switch the ball more quickly and commit their defence. All our crosses are at angles that are generally in front of their defenders.
Pérez and Álvarez are the only from this group right now who appear to have a good future. The run of play is predictable, no imagination, no skill, nothing. We can play better than this. Get on with it.
Gift goal. Gaich. 4 chances one goal. Pretty poor it has to be said. That was not a goal created by us either.
I’ve been saying for sometime, he is the second coming of Fatso... But I suppose the goal is important and will open Mali but this will surely challenge our defense. They will not sit back anymore.
Like I said, this team needs plenty of luck to win this tournament even if they win this one. We looked good against Portugal but then just turned into mess again.