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we all know the game should have been closer, we gifted them their 1st and 4th goals. Good teams can take advantage of mistakes. We had a few really good opportunities to turn it back to 4-2 or even 4-3, the SOkratis chance in the 2nd half and the final play of the game, an simple pass to mitro would have secured the goal. This is what seperated the two teams on the day, we needed a cool head during the tough times.
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This team 18 months ago would not have been able to defeat Croatia, but through the hardships the players had faced, the lack of Euro's, has helped them all gel together. Gone are the uptight and c*cky players like Holebas, we have a strong outfit who can break down the weak croatian attack, but with the right movement forward, their defence will peel open. I have no doubt that we can pull of 1-2 goals tomorrow. ZHTO H ELLAS!
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typical FIFA bullshit. When a elite class player time wastes, they do nothing. A player takes some time off the clock, sacrificing himself for the NT, sits out for the other game and is then dissalowed for the away leg. Good thing we have depth in defense. K Paps will get his chance to show how good he can be.
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there are obvious injury issues, we are all aware of them. Manolas is shaky, Donis is out and toro looks unlikely, I think Skibbe will be contemplating who to call up to replace those players, Our core team will remain the same. I do hope Pelkas and Gianiotas get called up, they would provide some pace of the bench
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Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
I agree, but the experience those players have is second to none, especially Kone, he knows what it takes to make it to a world cup. I would like to see Pelkas get called up, he has some decent technical abilities, Lazaros is also a good shout, but Donis is the real talent which we will miss out on -
Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
So far the squad is looking solid for the next game, i hope we see either fetfa or kone put up onto the bench, it will be interesting to see who skibbe is going to call in for that cool headed player if the game gets tough as for the perfomance, i would hope they try and go hard away and seal of the game at home, even a 1-1 or 2-2 draw away will be seen as a win for us, getting a goal at home will be straightfoward and with the fans behind us, the Croats are not going to feel welcomed to say the least -
Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
Kone played EXCELLENT in the 2014 World Cup. He helped allot in us getting out of the group stages. If he gets his form back, he will be a sure starter -
Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
Makes sense now. Much harder to detect sarcasm on a forum ahaha. In terms of Kone, Fetfa etc, I would also like to see more of donis and ganiotas coming off the bench, these boys have talent. But, the experience that Kone and Fetfa have is second to none, Fetfa is constantly one of the better players in the Saudi League, if Skibbe is playing Tzolis, why not Fetfa? -
Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
i wouldnt call out attack "potent". I do think if Fetfa and Kone can make the cut, we would look soo much better up front and it would give us more options as well. For example. Fetfa - Fourtounis - Stafl Mitro and Mantalos - Fourtounis - Kone Mitro -
Suggested Call Ups, Starting 11
MelbourneGreek replied to Original 21's topic in Greek National Teams
what is kone doing with himself? havent seen him play for a while. He would be a great addition to the squad, he allways plays well for the NT -
I do agree that the squad has gelled over the last few games, more and more players are coming out and saying how proud they are to be greek and its really heartwarming, but we all know how tough the playoffs are compared to the group. We showed fight against Belgium and stole some points but Croatia is going to be another beast altogether. Zeca will be a defiant starter, the other DM will be either Samaris, Tzolis or Tachtsidis. Tzolis played decent against Gibraltar and Cyprus, but they are both mediocre teams. I wouldnt be too opposed to starting him given the other two havent shown much promise. Also, Toro will be a big loss for the first leg, hopefully he will be back for the Athens leg.
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We all know the strength of Croatia's midfield. Players like Modric, Rakitic and Kovacic are WORLD CLASS. Because of this, i do expect hem to have most of as the ball, most of the time. However, their attackers are not the best, Sokratis and Manolas should be able to keep them under control. Having fast wingers like Mantalos and Donis? could help us win some counter attacks, as i doubt we will be able to create too much through general play. Mitro will need to find another gear even though the Croats defense is weak. Hopefully Zeca and Tzolis(god help us) or Samaris can break up the play. They would have to sit back Our team Karnezis Retsos - Manolas - Sokratis Papa - Tzavellas Zeca - Samaris Donis - Fortounis - Stalf Mitroglou If we can play for a 1-1 draw away, I give us a good chance to win at home.
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Road To Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup
MelbourneGreek replied to Greekaroos's topic in Greek National Teams
The away goal will be really important -
Road To Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup
MelbourneGreek replied to Greekaroos's topic in Greek National Teams
We will do as such. The issue is if their midfielders like Modric, Rakitic and Perisic can get some space to create, Our defense could be easily exposed. Thats why we will look into keeping Zeca and Samaris/Tzolis(god help us) behind the ball, we can positon ourselves on some good counter attacks with Mitro, Donis and Fortounis -
Greece should have a good game away in Croatia. the croats do not have a strong play style on the international level, players like Modirc, Perisic and Rakitic are all top tier players but if we can play like the way we did against Belgium, we will be going to Russia. For the first leg, it is really important that we get at least one goal to help us on away goals. even if we dont win, a 1-1 or 2-2 draw will be fantastic. But, If we can get the win or not, the Greek supporters will make the visitors seem unwelcome at home, we will win the 2nd leg ELLAS OLE!!!!