sydmariner
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it's in f**kn german dude!!!
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it's in f**kn german dude!!!
Undone by some really bullshit refereeing. 1 goal clearly offside. Their penalty was a joke. And McBreen was onside for his 'goal'. Credit to our guys - never stopped trying.
Can't see any other A-League doing better than us. So it gives me confidence for next season.
Can't see any other A-League doing better than us. So it gives me confidence for next season.
Cry Me a River
No point in crying about it, no point in being angry, no point in being miserable. The Mariners were gallant, willing and disciplined; and completely outclassed. Move on and learn from it. This game illustrates what the A league, and the Mariners in particular, must aspire to, and what they can achieve.
The Mariners didn’t play badly; they simply were not good enough at this level, in this company. They would have beaten any other A League side comfortably. At no time did they throw in the towel; they fought until the end. At no time did they abandon the principle of playing good football; there was no aimless long ball, no hoof the ball up. Mariners’ fans can be proud of this team. It is a team of true character.
Arnie had wanted to hold Guangzhou at bay; he had wanted at least to keep a clean sheet until half time. He might has well have tried to keep the Yangtze River in check during the flood season. When the brilliant Muriqui put Guangzhou ahead after only seven minutes Mat Ryan had already pulled off the first of his many heroic saves.
The Mariners patiently moved the ball around, they passed from right to left and through midfield but Guangzhou moved the ball far more quickly, rapier thrusts to rapid runners, exposing the Mariners time and again with lightning, technically perfect passing. Only sheer guts, a determination not to yield, and the genius of Mat Ryan kept the Mariners in the game.
Guangzhou had the chances while the Mariners fed on scraps. Duke caused problems with his feisty skilful aggression; McGlinchey matched Guangzhou for skill and ran past defenders, but all the Mariners had to show was a deflected shot wide from McGlinchey after good work from Duke. What slim hopes the Mariners had were dashed with a penalty, expertly converted by Conca, in the last minute before half-time.
The penalty summed up the difference in class and execution. Bernie Ibini, who we all think has a fair bit of pace, was a fraction too slow in his challenge, and was undone by the intelligence of Muriqui who played the chance perfectly. Bernie had a miserable game, with his pace nullified by quicker defenders, he had no tricks left in his showbag. It is not a criticism of this fine young man, just an observation of the difficulty he, like others on the night, had with the level of the opposition: a sobering thought for a young man with dreams of playing in Europe.
The Mariners did their best in the second half but their structure unravelled too easily. We normally see a very compact unit but they were pulled too far apart, alarming gaps were appearing between the lines up front to midfield and crucially to an exposed back four. Desperately they held out and did their best to take the game to the opponents. There were half chances and might-have-beens but it was Guangzhou who proved irresistible and Gao Lin underlined the superiority against the exposed Mat Ryan. Sadly for the gallant Mariners who kept going until the end, McBreen’s last minute consolation was ruled out for offside.
Mat Ryan was clearly the stand out; without his heroics this would have been a rout. McGlinchey showed himself the match of any Guangzhou player, Sainsbury was remarkably composed despite being occasionally overrun, and Duke was a constant menace while Ollie Bozanic staked a claim for a starting spot with his intelligent brief cameo.
It is a long time now until October, there will be changes to this team, but if they continue to learn and develop from experiences like this the Mariners will challenge for all honours and continue to give Coast fans much to be proud of.
was mcbreens goal really offside or did the ref get it wrong as usualCry Me a River
No point in crying about it, no point in being angry, no point in being miserable. The Mariners were gallant, willing and disciplined; and completely outclassed. Move on and learn from it. This game illustrates what the A league, and the Mariners in particular, must aspire to, and what they can achieve.
The Mariners didn’t play badly; they simply were not good enough at this level, in this company. They would have beaten any other A League side comfortably. At no time did they throw in the towel; they fought until the end. At no time did they abandon the principle of playing good football; there was no aimless long ball, no hoof the ball up. Mariners’ fans can be proud of this team. It is a team of true character.
Arnie had wanted to hold Guangzhou at bay; he had wanted at least to keep a clean sheet until half time. He might has well have tried to keep the Yangtze River in check during the flood season. When the brilliant Muriqui put Guangzhou ahead after only seven minutes Mat Ryan had already pulled off the first of his many heroic saves.
The Mariners patiently moved the ball around, they passed from right to left and through midfield but Guangzhou moved the ball far more quickly, rapier thrusts to rapid runners, exposing the Mariners time and again with lightning, technically perfect passing. Only sheer guts, a determination not to yield, and the genius of Mat Ryan kept the Mariners in the game.
Guangzhou had the chances while the Mariners fed on scraps. Duke caused problems with his feisty skilful aggression; McGlinchey matched Guangzhou for skill and ran past defenders, but all the Mariners had to show was a deflected shot wide from McGlinchey after good work from Duke. What slim hopes the Mariners had were dashed with a penalty, expertly converted by Conca, in the last minute before half-time.
The penalty summed up the difference in class and execution. Bernie Ibini, who we all think has a fair bit of pace, was a fraction too slow in his challenge, and was undone by the intelligence of Muriqui who played the chance perfectly. Bernie had a miserable game, with his pace nullified by quicker defenders, he had no tricks left in his showbag. It is not a criticism of this fine young man, just an observation of the difficulty he, like others on the night, had with the level of the opposition: a sobering thought for a young man with dreams of playing in Europe.
The Mariners did their best in the second half but their structure unravelled too easily. We normally see a very compact unit but they were pulled too far apart, alarming gaps were appearing between the lines up front to midfield and crucially to an exposed back four. Desperately they held out and did their best to take the game to the opponents. There were half chances and might-have-beens but it was Guangzhou who proved irresistible and Gao Lin underlined the superiority against the exposed Mat Ryan. Sadly for the gallant Mariners who kept going until the end, McBreen’s last minute consolation was ruled out for offside.
Mat Ryan was clearly the stand out; without his heroics this would have been a rout. McGlinchey showed himself the match of any Guangzhou player, Sainsbury was remarkably composed despite being occasionally overrun, and Duke was a constant menace while Ollie Bozanic staked a claim for a starting spot with his intelligent brief cameo.
It is a long time now until October, there will be changes to this team, but if they continue to learn and develop from experiences like this the Mariners will challenge for all honours and continue to give Coast fans much to be proud of.
Bugger!
Shows why A Leaguers can't play for the socceroos
There are other forums?Roy
Enjoyed your summary .... great read... might even copy it [give you the credit on another forum]
When I said miserable I was not criticising Bernie for his effort but it was an unhappy night when his trade mark moves that allow him to beat A League opponents were easily read by Guangzhou defenders. The same could be said of McBreen, often a focal point when he comes deep, he was dispossessed very easily. Guangzhou defenders were very quick and very astute. As I said it is a great learning curve for the Mariners - although reading the latest stories I have no idea who will be left come October!