In all the fury of the final day of the Premiership, Cherundolo and the boys live on FSW. Nearing halftime, scoreless. Haven't been able to watch any of this game so far.
Right now Stainer taken down in penalty arc, free to Hannover in a scoreless match. FK over the goal. I caught the last 10-15 min of the first half, which looked all Hannover. Since the break Schalke has had the best of it, but 96 dangerous on the counter. Can't say I've noticed SC. 58th minute now, yellow to Sand for time wasting.
What number Cherundolo usually wear?? I also saw abit. This is unrelated to YA. Why is Gerald Asamoah playing defense???
Cherundolo overlaps, sends a ball to Stainer in the middle who is dragged down by Waldoch. Yellow to Waldoch for a professional foul. GOOOALLLL! Hanover. Free kick off the wall by Krupnikovic wrong foots Rost to give 96 the lead. 63rd minute now.
2-0 to Hannover 74th minute. Moeller coughs up the ball in front of his own area. Ball goes to Stainer on the left who rounds Rost and dribbles a shot inside the far post. Now 78th minute and it looks like Schalke has the motors running on the off season.
Cherundolo's 21. Asamoah's playing right back due to a sh**load of injuries/suspensions for Schalke's defenders.
Hannover defending smartly, posessing well in the midfield, and still dangerous on the attack. 84th minute.
just finished watching...Steve was solid...he had 3 crosses in the second half that were classy..one was mentioned before which led to the FK and the goal. Prior to that sent one in from just outside the corner of the area that found Stainer between 2 defenders and the header had the keeper beat but was just inches wide...the third was made a meal of by Kruponovic (sp?) 96's D was very solid in the 2nd half, and actually held a lead for once. Bretos (or was it Hopkins?) made mention that Hannover had lost or tied 12 matches in which the had the lead after the 60th minute....wow...what could have been... Hannover should be safe for next years 1B with this result
Steve was an absolute force in this game. He made a ton of key passes that set up good opportunities for his team, including (as mentioned) a well-weighted ball that led to the foul that led to the freekick and the first goal. You know, people rarely mention him, but I think that come 2006, he might be our best bet as a right wingback (he may lack the size to play fullback.) He looked exceedingly smooth on the ball, very impressive. Passed very well in the attacking third.
Cherundolo has certainly improved his game.There are still IMO some weakness that can be exploited.For a smaller guy,he can get turned relatively easily by a winger.The obvious trouble with covering on high balls to the back post will always be there.He can also get muscled off the ball,though given time and space,he delivers telling balls. Having said that,unless and until Gooch can hold a regular spot,Steve is the #1 choice for right back in the USMNT summer schedule and early quals.
Steve played a good solid game. Can't really ask more from a right back. He got into the attack when the chance was there. Hand ball was funny as he just stuck his hand out a mid field and knocked the ball down.
Cherundolo rated 3.5 According to kicker’s tactical scheme Hannover played 3-5-2 with Cherundolo as right mid. The text explains that the two wing mids moved back to the defensive line (into a 5-3-2) when Schalke was attacking.
quote from olafgb: "According to kicker’s tactical scheme Hannover played 3-5-2 with Cherundolo as right mid." steve just might be our answer to right mid, if olsen does not regain his preinjury form. he is a good controller of the ball, makes excellent crosses, and already has good defensive instincts.
Dolo on current form is better right-sided player than Olson ever will be again. Contrary to reigning current belief, first team football in Europe makes a difference.
you read my mind - I've seen the few Hannover games that have been shown in the states this year and lil' Steve has the makings of a solid two way rmid. Don't know who is behind him, but I think he's a more interesting mid than back.
Agreed with those who see SC at right mid vs. right back for Nats....Bruce seems to prefer (and I concur) a bigger, more physical backline....with small speed guys on the outside of mid who can turn into wingers of a sort, but also 5th backs in the 3-5-2....(similar to Hannover).....I think Cherundolo should be considered ahead of Olsen...and I would like to see a conversion of Martino to outside right..Klein is also one project, but I'd put SC and Martino (if groomed) ahead.. We need more skill than Frankie there...guys who can cross and technically/tactically better.... On the left side, if Beasley could cross, he'd be a very good fit...he can't, but we don't have another outstanding option, and his speed should make him an occasional gamebreaker...I suppose Bobby Convey and O'Brien are also options, but they are a bit slower paced players for that style/positiion
Bobby Convey does not give up lots of speed to Beasley - especially with the ball at his feet. He is not quite as quick (acceleration) as DMB, but he is definitely quicker than O'Brien. On the ball, LD, Beasley and maybe a handful of others (Martino?) in the player pool rival his first step and speed.
Disagree that Cherundolo is a right mid candidate---only if we want to go EXTREMELY defensive. If he's the best that we can do at right mid, we're in trouble... Cherundolo's defending will get better with age IMHO...he was always a dmid at the youth level IIRC. The kid's only 24, and starting in the Bundesliga. He'll be a factor for 2006 AND 2010 IMHO.
wanderer, i'm surprised that you are not convinced of steve's attacking skills. throughout this season he has attacked and crossed with skill, leading to at least one or two good goals for hanover - even though he is a defender. i don't think we're in trouble with him at that right-mid position at all!