FFA Cup

[go you yellow]

It ended up being an easy win against a toothless opponent. We are still a bit too static with our movement off the ball but a marked improvement on previous couple of outings.

Reddy 7. Nothing to do.
Neill 6. Willing effort. Made a few mistakes.
Morton 6. " "
Ando 8. Dominant performance.
Bosnar 7. Solid. Both CB enjoyed a picnic as the Sharks attacked like we normally do......from very very deep.
Vernes 6. Clearly has skill and touch but looks underdone.
Hutcho 7.5. Enjoyed an easy night against a soft midfield but played well. Passes found feet and was willing to drive forward a little more than usual.
Caceras 6.5. Reasonably tidy. Passing could be more accurate.
Fitz 6.5. Worked hard and a decent game.
Cernak 7. Good game. Looked dangerous and lively.
Trif 8.5. Great game. Intelligent player. MOM.

Sim 8. Great reward for someone who made it happen for himself. The 4th goal was excellent. The others were simple but he made sure he was in the right spot to take advantage.
His touch is not fantastic but his work rate is.

I was disappointed with Neill, I didnt see the first half of the first half , but so many of his passes were straight to PBS , if they had been on their game/fitter we could have been embarrassed.
I thought Fitzy worked oh so hard and whilst he was busy trying to create chances ended up a metre away from prime scoring opportunities where as Sim was one the spot three times and had a bit to do to get his fourth.
Want to see more of Vernes - in more of a midfield role with Caceras and Fitz.

Loved the win !

 

[Leigh]

Neil looked bad, needs more time in the youth league.

 

[Roy Law]

Didn't see the games although I have seen the goals. It seemed like a proper professional performance. It was 'only' lower grade opponents but should give the whole squad a lift for Saturday: lots of competition for places which is how it should be. Delighted for Sim and Trifiro.

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Very good analysis of the FFA cup game and the Mariners in general. If you like talk about structure and formation. You will love this.

http://www.australiascout.com/2014/central-coast-mariners-ffa-cup-analysis/

 

[Gratis]

I did love it.

and it reinforces what I was saying about Mossy being likely to adapt his tactics to the opposition. that's good art of war

 

[Roy Law]

I do love it. Especially as watching the Jets game again, removing all the emotion, we played better than I thought!

 

[Leigh]

Write up from Express Advocate

TWO players who couldn’t force their way into the starting side for the Mariners A-League opener on Saturday turned in outstanding performances as Central Coast scorched into the FFA Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night.

Anyone else see anything wrong with this quote? Good to see the local paper follows our team.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...shing-50-victory/story-fngr8iaa-1227092146805

 

[dibo]

Must be Sydmariner writing for them.

 

[Atomic]

Must be Sydmariner writing for them.

Not enough emoticons

 

[Mini In Bay 6]

From Foxsports:


ONLY Perth Glory stands between Bentleigh Greens a fairytale FFA Cup final appearance.
The Victorian NPL club last night drew the WA club, who defeated Melbourne Victory 4-2 in the quarter final, with another full house expected at Cheltenham’s Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.
Adelaide City hosts Central Coast Mariners at Hindmarsh Stadium in the other semi-final.
The first semi-final will be played on November 11 or 12, and the second on November 25 or 26 - FFA is expected to announce exact dates over the weekend.

Bloody hell we're going to be absolutely buggered in November, surely they have to give us the earlier slot otherwise it'll be ADL vs CCM twice in be a few days and screw up our derby preparations.

 

[pjennings]

And December - if we make the FFA Cup Final we will play 14 games in 64 days until 4th Jan

 

[eenfish]

Has the day we are playing been decided yet? I hope it is the 11th, I'll nick on over to Adelaide for it.

 

[Roy Law]

From Foxsports:


ONLY Perth Glory stands between Bentleigh Greens a fairytale FFA Cup final appearance.
The Victorian NPL club last night drew the WA club, who defeated Melbourne Victory 4-2 in the quarter final, with another full house expected at Cheltenham’s Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.
Adelaide City hosts Central Coast Mariners at Hindmarsh Stadium in the other semi-final.
The first semi-final will be played on November 11 or 12, and the second on November 25 or 26 - FFA is expected to announce exact dates over the weekend.

Bloody hell we're going to be absolutely buggered in November, surely they have to give us the earlier slot otherwise it'll be ADL vs CCM twice in be a few days and screw up our derby preparations.

Bring. It. On.

 

[tsd]

confirmed as the 12th, 7:30 eastern kick off

 

[eenfish]

damn i got a night shift that night. better not go to ET

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Another sucky turn around. If Moss can pull two wins off I'll be surprised. ADU extra days to prepare and are at home. Why do we allways seem to get the raw end of the deal?

 

[Wombat]

confirmed as the 12th, 7:30 eastern kick off

I think I will go and see Roy Jones Jnr at the Golf Club and tape the game.

 

[tsd]

so off to radelade…

based on yesterdays omissions and a few young guys and subs backing up we will likely see a team including:

Rose
Monty
Kim
Simon
Anderson
Sim
Mane

Caceres (or tricky, but id have my money on caceres)
Morton (if fit, can never keep up with his injury situation. if not Neil will need to back up and Rose play rightback)
Pos (maybe or Cairncross debut)
Vernes (maybe, otherwise Duke backs up)

 

[pjennings]

Can't see Kim getting a go. Both Mossy and he looked pissed last time he was replaced. We lost our momentum when Sim cam on yesterday - so

---------------Reddy
Roux---Anderson---Poscoliero---Rose
----Montgomery-------Caceres
Cernak--------Vernes------Mane
---------------Simon

Nash, Hutch, Trifiro, Duke, Fitz

 

[Atomic]

That's a very strong side! One question mark is the match fitness of Vernes, Mane and Simon.