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Limnios looked a little off during the last two games. Not sure if it's bc of his lack of game time at Koln. Don't get me wrong, he has been our best player this past year. Just looked a little rusty.

Croatia was a really good team and it showed at the world cup. Funny, this is the first time in awhile I am more worried about our defense than I am about creating chances. I feel Bakakis will get ripped apart if he starts. The other thing is I would like to see how we stand against quality opposition. Our last test against quality opposition was against Austria and we should have won. I would love to see Manolas/Siovas as the CBs, Fortounis at AM, Tziolis on the wing, Galanopoulos (if fit) over one of Kourbelis/Zeca, and somebody else other than Bakakis/Mavrias at RB (it has to be a legit rb and not a converted cb). Hopefully that isn't too much to ask for....

I think we also play up to our opposition. We played Belgium tough in both games in 2018 when they were the number 1 team. Anything is possible - the key is to solidify our defense now as we won't be dominating possession as have been used to. On the other side, we finally have guys who are fast who can create chances on the sides. These games won't be as closed as we have played the last few times.

Sweden play similar to how we played in the early 2000s, more defensive. Anything is possible. 2nd is doable if we play to our strengths. This will be a great test to see how far we have come.

For some reason, they played him at right back and he didn't play well. Got a yellow and was subbed out at halftime.

It's now all up to OLY, hopefully they can beat Porto. Hopefully AEK/PAOK can get something from their games before their European seasons end.

I noticed Giannoulis is on the bench (per UEFA). Did he get over his injury??

Was going through the sports channels and noticed that Barkas was playing for Celtic against Milan. The commentators couldn't stop criticizing him, blaming him for goals. Turned game off.

I read that - didn't watch the game though. Overall, they said he played well against some really good players.

From what I have seen, it was planned to get him back into games. Must be tough, 1st game back was against Bayern.

Came off in the 59th minute - hopefully it is just fatigue...

While true - the game has been completely one-sided. They need to change something if they want a result.

I thought he would become a star, something happened the last few years...

The thing I remember about Samaris was his lack of hustle. He def has the talent but was always annoyed by his lack of aggressiveness/hustle (not too mention his wayward passes). Never seemed like he gave it 100%. Zeca goes 120% each time. He may lack some of technical skills but there is a reason why he is the captain for his club team.

Good read - Listened to the podcast, really good job!

Willem vs VVV going head to head... Both Greeks scored...

And most of our team is now 25 and younger. That can only be a good thing.

We should get over losing to the Faroe Islands but having a 0-0 game, with most of the shots/possession/chances we should sulk.

You guys also forget to mention that they have arguably the best goalie on the other side. We played well the entire campaign. We had the majority of the shots/possession/chances in every game. Sure we could have done better and made some different choices in selections, but overall, we played well. Remember, just 2 years ago, we lost to the Faroe Islands and looked bad doing so. We are finally hustling, pressing and are able to string two passes together. With a few tweaks, we can be a really good team.

Overall, the team played so much better under JVS. No one can dispute that. I almost feel against better teams, we would have a better chance to score as they would commit more forward. Having the ball is something new for us as we never used to dominate possession.

I thought he may be substituting Mavrias or Zeca.

Why??

Pavlidis on??

They are speaking English.... Overall, we have been playing well. Very quick, fast but missing the finish. Do not thing Oblak had to make a real save yet. Limnios shot right at him and the shot by Fortounis was saved by a defender.

Does anyone else hear the Greek coaches talking? It's empty there so you can hear some of the chatter your normally wouldn't...