Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[robertmac43]

Quinn is being missed in the midfield.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

can't help but think about portugal at the most recent men's Euros as i watch canada be far more fluid offensively now that the icon who absolutely couldn't be dropped has retired



(sinclair obviously did not have cr7 ego, and was also okay coming off the bench in her last tournament, it's just a thought that popped into my head as canada look pretty good today)

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Linda Caicedo is so dangerous on the counter. Colombia has had many decent attacks but their final shots have been straight at the keeper.

Lucky for Canada.

 

[Blender]

A yellow for Leone there is horseshit.

 

[robertmac43]

can't help but think about portugal at the most recent men's Euros as i watch canada be far more fluid offensively now that the icon who absolutely couldn't be dropped has retired



(sinclair obviously did not have cr7 ego, and was also okay coming off the bench in her last tournament, it's just a thought that popped into my head as canada look pretty good today)

I know changes don't happen this quickly but they also look better without Bev at the helm.

More expressive and attacking minded.

 

[NyQuil]

A good first 20 minutes but a bit too passive since and some general miscues.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

A good first 20 minutes but a bit too passive since and some general miscues.

How was that a card on Leon

But yeah, it's a very tough match to watch. There's no tactical reason for Colombia to send players up the pitch since they are pretty much content with a draw. There's little opportunity for Canada to really break out on any counter. Quinn is a huge miss in midfield which is hindering our ability to possess the ball.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Man, you gotta score that

 

[Blender]

Huitema really doesn't have the finish to be a lone striker.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Huitema really doesn't have the finish to be a lone striker.

Says a lot that this has been potentially the best performance I've ever seen from her and yet there are still two huges chances that went begging

 

[EpochLink]

SCORE! 1-0 Canada.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

It's all about Fleming and Gilles. It's always all about Fleming and Gilles.

 

[Blender]

GILLES!!!!

 

[Tuggy]

Bam!!

 

[robertmac43]

lets goooo

 

[NyQuil]

She's on fire.

 

[gary69]

Now Colombia has to start attacking more. Gilles head way above the Colombians, good jump and timing by her.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

basically Mata to Drogba i s2g

 

[NyQuil]

Huitema really doesn't have the finish to be a lone striker.

Her skillset is more about outracing opponents to the ball and running fast down the wing in general.

She struggles in tight.

 

[Blender]

Apparently she is "the magnet" in both boxes.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Quality delivery and fantastic header.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

HOLD!

 

[EpochLink]

9 minutes til injury time

 

[Blender]

Horrific pass by Prince.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

guys you gotta punish those rebounds