Clover22 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Anyone know when the game is New York time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm feeling rather confident BUT I just cannot understand what's going on with vyntra.. Is he ten cate's lover or something? According to sport-fm.gr and sport.gr he's likely once again to be in the starting 11. Why? I sympathize him i do. He's one of those guys how gives his best and does what he can. But in this case it just isn't enough for me. I think that he lacks the vision of space around him (foolish passes) and just isn't a leader of the back line (say like henriksen or goumas some what were). Bjärsmyr played well in one of those friendlies as CB. With sparta his tackle was awful in the third goal sure, but nevertheless I'd like to see him as CB - just can't be worse than loukas.. Or can he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover22 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm feeling rather confident BUT I just cannot understand what's going on with vyntra.. Is he ten cate's lover or something? According to sport-fm.gr and sport.gr he's likely once again to be in the starting 11. Why? I sympathize him i do. He's one of those guys how gives his best and does what he can. But in this case it just isn't enough for me. I think that he lacks the vision of space around him (foolish passes) and just isn't a leader of the back line (say like henriksen or goumas some what were). Bjärsmyr played well in one of those friendlies as CB. With sparta his tackle was awful in the third goal sure, but nevertheless I'd like to see him as CB - just can't be worse than loukas.. Or can he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I figured you knew, but who knows. Personally on forums sometimes write the time it will be on according to them, and since we all know our own time diff. from Greece, it makes sense to simply always use Greek time when saying a time. Looked it up, game is at 21:45 GR on Tuesday. So, 14:45 NY time. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro2004 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Repka is a huge loss to them. Let's not forget that he won everything in the air against Cisse and it was him that cleared off the line when Cisse went around the keeper. He's their leader and their defence will be significantly weaker without him. It's certainly possible that we can turn this around and this may sound weird but if we do go out I'll be shocked. After all 2 goals isn't much bearing in mind that even if we take the lead on 80mins, we'll have 10 mins to throw everything at them in a very hostile atmosphere. In a scenario like that they'll be panicking in the closing stages and they'll be under alot of pressure. Also, we'd have 3 central defenders which makes the world of difference, especially against a team that's likely to line up with a 4-5-1 formation. However what makes me nervous is the fact that Gilberto will start ahead of Simao. In a situation like this there's no doubt that we'll be playing a high defensive line in a bid to close them in their own half. They'll be looking to hit us on the counter, so we need "athletes" to counter that threat. Gilberto is a good and experienced player and useful when we're playing against stronger opposition and we want a compact midfield. But tomorrow's team will need to play expansive football while remaining solid and Gilberto's lack of pace could be exposed on the counter. Remember what happened to our midfield of Basinas-Katsouranis-Karagounis when Greece played Turkey at home? They were completely overrun on the counter because of their lack of pace, and a central midfield of Gilberto-Katsouranis-Karagounis is comprised of the same dynamics. So I'm worried that this will happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 How could you be shocked. We have idiot defenders, who have incredibly poor ability for this level, are disorganized, and Sparta is quick on the counterattack, and likley more mentally ready for the game. They know what HTC is going to do tommorow, and their defense is honestly much stronger than ours. At 3-1, with that horrible team/performance, it shouldnt shock anybody to be eliminated. We are acting as if PAO will step on the field and never even lose possesion. I would not put it past Sparta to open the lead tommorow. All it takes a simple act of carelessness on a disorganized talentless back line that regularly conceded goals in OAKA last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfish Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Anyone who has done a bit of pre-season training knows that you slow down considerably while in heavy training. My theory why we looked so bad is that the players were not fully "loosened" (it takes some time, and for some players it takes longer) after the heavy running and lifting. From what I've read, PAO did almost exclusive conditioning training before the first game, in preparation for a long season of 50+ games. Needless to say, I think it's the right thing to do regardless if it costs us qualification. Sparta looked faster because of this. I believe we'll look a different team tonight and we will win. @Euro: I read today that Repka will travel to Athens late and is a game-time decision whether or not he plays. Repka or not, Cisse needs to score a couple. I am off to the beach to think about the game some more B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYPAO13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 it just sad that our defence looks alot like the crap we had last year. Hopefully we score 3-4 goals cause our defense is weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Seriously if we cant score because Repka on the field thats a bit sad, and we've no hope of winning the League if thats the case. Cisse needs to score, but it doesnt matter who scores. He cant make chances appear from thin air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAO_OR_DEATH Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 yea but cisse needs to be fed the ball, its not his fault if no one can pass it to him....seriously though i see cisse scoring a double with salpiggidis. we are at home and i am praying tonight G813 turn up in force and make these czecks poo their pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 just got bak to a stinkin hot athens from the islands today in time for the game my sister picked up tickets for the game ill be there in force to help us progress however i have a feeling it wont be a pleasant evening for us....no matter the result at least it will be an experience LOL :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAO_OR_DEATH Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 re adoni, yell for me my brother!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro2004 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 re adoni, yell for me my brother!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me too! :tup: I'm so excited I'm going to pee myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Another 40 minutes till kickoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Looking forward to this one, good luck PAO! :gr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Great. Greek Live just crapped out.....F**** A*****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 It's awn! Drakos try again I had the same earlier something with connection time out, reconnected and has been fine for half an hour now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 2' 1st corner for PAO = cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro2004 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Our attacks are already looking uorganised and Gilberto looks slow in the middle. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Some creative stuff so far but it always ends with a cross from far out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Cisse wins a corner. Leto takes it ... Karagounis with a shot, new corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 9' corner for PAO = Karagounis shoots and GK saves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Karagounis takes it ... cleared, foul by Moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakos13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Our attacks are already looking uorganised and Gilberto looks slow in the middle. :angry: Gilberto just isnt that great. Big name, not player (anymore)ela mwrh pana8a....vale to proto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 11' and PAO win their 5th corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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