CCM Boys conquering the world

[Ironbark]

I thought Arzani was great in defence. He struggled going forward but did some fantastic work snuffing out some tricky Argentinian skills

 

[Ironbark]

Atkinson and Deng and to a slightly lesser degree McGree my top 3. If either of his worldy shots went in he'd be headline right now

 

[Ads]

Atkinson & Mcgree did get some good close up screen time for their highlight reels.

Both are going to break to that next level for sure.

 

[Tevor]

Atkinson and Deng and to a slightly lesser degree McGree my top 3. If either of his worldy shots went in he'd be headline right now

That bicycle kick so deserved to go in, he got a great connection on it. I think lack of game time for Arzani is his only problem and he still has the x factor and wish in the first few minutes with his drive into the box he took the shot and not the pass.

I like that we stood up to them and I'm pretty sure they went in thinking we were a walk over but we tackled hard and Arnie made sure there was lots of speed up front and I'm pretty sure that was the reason Wales got a start. It all worked to plan as the Argies were shell shocked after 20 mins and couldn't really get back into the game. They were lucky it wasn't 3 or 4 goals to be honest. They really only had one good chance and that was the long shot that hit the top bar and had Glover done like a dinner.

 

[Melange]

I thought Metcalfe had a very good game, a lot of unheralded grunt work and rarely overcommitted, usually stopping an attack and forcing them to pass backwards.

Wales wouldn't have got good first if another former coastie hadn't of "left" the cross for him to score.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Deng was my MoM, Arzani is really a DDS lite. Reminded me of his early few seasons, all running about and no product.
Wales scored his tap in but offerred little else.
I would like to see the kid from Southampton (Watts) start.

 

[Ironbark]

Deng was my MoM, Arzani is really a DDS lite. Reminded me of his early few seasons, all running about and no product.
Wales scored his tap in but offerred little else.
I would like to see the kid from Southampton (Watts) start.

Watts was good

 

[Michael]

Look, I love Wales and the fact that a Coastie scored at the Olympics but he wasn’t great last night. He was no near the attacking threats the others were, he butchered two easy chances and the goal he scored was an open goal. Tillio and the English lad should be starting over Wales and Arzani.

totally agree, but honestly, who f**king cares in this circumstance. Monumental win for an Australian football team in a competitive setting.

 

[Big Al]

Look, I love Wales and the fact that a Coastie scored at the Olympics but he wasn’t great last night. He was no near the attacking threats the others were, he butchered two easy chances and the goal he scored was an open goal. Tillio and the English lad should be starting over Wales and Arzani.

Duke should have scored the first one. Still don’t know how he missed it

 

[Big Al]

I thought Arzani was great in defence. He struggled going forward but did some fantastic work snuffing out some tricky Argentinian skills

He was a great outlet. Controlled every ball that came his way and then beat them at their own game of flopping for fouls.

Some of the ball movement was sloppy and Deng while had a great game almost came unstuck a few times with bad touches

It was one of those nights where every little thing went our way

 

[Wombat]

I actually thought Watts looked overhyped. Deng and the Big jock were rock solid. Both LB and RB were awesome as you would expect in an Arnie coached side. That was a superb performance and 50% of that credit goes to Arnie who is a world class coach now.

 

[Corsair]

The Tilio goal was quality, I'm surprised he hasn't been picked up by a European club yet.

 

[style_cafe]

The Tilio goal was quality, I'm surprised he hasn't been picked up by a European club yet.

I think he`ll be on a few highlight reels mate and it won`t be long before he packs his bags...

 

[Ozhammer]

The Tilio goal was quality, I'm surprised he hasn't been picked up by a European club yet.

He is in the CFG fold now, so they will look to keep him there like they have done with Arzani

 

[shipwreck]

Rowles coming on!

 

[Big Al]

Mat Ryan has hurt his knee. Out 6 weeks. There goes any hope if being the no1 keeper

 

[Tevor]

Rowles coming on!

And responsible for the goal, parked the bus and a free header with 5 at the back. Negative football doesn’t always work Arnie

 

[shipwreck]

And responsible for the goal, parked the bus and a free header with 5 at the back. Negative football doesn’t always work Arnie

I did notice that as soon as he came on all Spain's attacks came down the right. Atkinson was bloody good all night, I wouldn't expect to see him in the Aleague next season.

 

[Kripple]

I did notice that as soon as he came on all Spain's attacks came down the right. Atkinson was bloody good all night, I wouldn't expect to see him in the Aleague next season.

Picked up a yellow to miss the next game in last 30 secs. Pretty poor management by Arnie leaving him on. Played all 6 that were on cards now 3 miss the vital next game.

 

[pjennings]

Picked up a yellow to miss the next game in last 30 secs. Pretty poor management by Arnie leaving him on. Played all 6 that were on cards now 3 miss the vital next game.

Yes and no. You need to have a squad. If they had held on for another few minutes then we might view it differently. These three will be available for the quarters, the other 3 may miss the quarters. As it is a draw or ow win in the last game we are through. i.e. Still in our own hands