Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[Cloned]

Yeah that was totally messed up by Cavallini but he got lucky AF lol.

 

[al secord]

Wasn't Japan's best team, but no matter who we put on, we were the better team.

Another bone head mistake led to Japan's goal. But no need to cry over spilt Miller's.

 

[JunglePete]

How worrisome is Davies' injury, delayed arrival with Canada in Qatar?

Still not convinced he'll start against Belgium...

Tbh I hope he doesn't start against Belgium. We know how to play without him and we will need him for Croatia.

It's almost like we started to be more threatening when Larin came off ?

Excellent shifts by Kaye and Hoilett. Not a good game by Kamal

 

[wingman75]

Great result! Going in on a positive.

So anxious to not only see our starting XI, but the formation as well. 5-3-2? 5-4-1 maybe more likely? 5-4-1 sets us up for the counterattack allowing our wing backs to jump into the attack while not exposing us on the back end.

We got carved three or four times vs the Japan B side, granted we were missing some key players.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

How worrisome is Davies' injury, delayed arrival with Canada in Qatar?

Still not convinced he'll start against Belgium...

He will play. You know he'll play. He'll play on crutches!

 

[robertmac43]

The midfield battle today would have looked a lot different with Staq in there. Not going to read too much into that.

Hoillet and David looked amazing. I thought the backline was alright and that Kamal was solid following the terrible start.

 

[hockey20000]

i just hope we can give belgium and croatia decent games and hopfully pick up 1 win in the group out of the 3 games tbh.. go canada!

 

[wingman75]

I am pretty excited for this whole thing to get going now... Games start Sunday, and next Wednesday cannot come fast enough. I think I will be watching at a local establishment with friends, which will be trilling... been waiting for this since June 9, 1986!!

Does anyone know if TSN will be carrying the world feed for the games? I assume so? FOX will have their own pbp and colour guys, but I didn't see that listed on the Bell Media page so assuming world feed for us (I am hoping so): Bell Media World Cup Info

Edit: I did some more digging, not that it truly matters, but someone has said that Luke Wileman & Steven Caldwell are set to call Canada's matches. as per DigitalHome.

 

[al secord]

What is it that Forest is missing with Richie? I know when he was brought in he was a victim of depth, but how is he not even able to even make their bench?

 

[robertmac43]

What is it that Forest is missing with Richie? I know when he was brought in he was a victim of depth, but how is he not even able to even make their bench?

I don't think they trust him enough from a defensive perspective. Likely thought he would get eaten up in the Prem

 

[Maple Leaf]

Canada should not show up to this _______ nation

 

[Tuggy]

Won't read too much into a friendly, but Egypt beat Belgium today 2-1.

 

[JunglePete]

Won't read too much into a friendly, but Egypt beat Belgium today 2-1.

Yeah let's not. Looks like Belgium was more worried about not getting injured since a lot of their players were injured and playing passes, getting some of their chemistry back in order.

On that note, the fact Lukaku may miss the game is HUGE for us. Then again, it could be mind games to disparage us and throw us off

 

[Tuggy]

I had a dream last night that we a got 2-2 draw against Belgium in the first match. Belgium went up 2-0 before Larin scored twice to get the draw.

We'll see about my prophecy

 

[al secord]

Yeah let's not. Looks like Belgium was more worried about not getting injured since a lot of their players were injured and playing passes, getting some of their chemistry back in order.

On that note, the fact Lukaku may miss the game is HUGE for us. Then again, it could be mind games to disparage us and throw us off

De Bruyne to Lukaku all game would give us fits. But it looks more and more like he'll miss the whole group stage.

 

[red devil]

 

[al secord]

I threw up after "no gaurantee"

 

[red devil]

I threw up after "no gaurantee"

I'm going with Herdman doesn't want to give the media any information and knows the players will be good to go until we know the official line up.

 

[Tuggy]

Not very encouraging...

 

[JunglePete]

De Bruyne to Lukaku all game would give us fits. But it looks more and more like he'll miss the whole group stage.

I don't know, I don't trust it. Something tells me Lukaku will play on Wednesday. This seems like mind games. At least he will come off the bench. I hope I'm wrong because Herdman brought on the whole mind games confusion culture, I don't know what to believe anymore

 

[robertmac43]

I would be shocked to see Lukaku involved at all come Wednesday. I don't even think he will be on the bench

 

[al secord]

I would be shocked to see Lukaku involved at all come Wednesday. I don't even think he will be on the bench

You haven't left yet? You're like the Alphonso Davies of Canadian supporters. I see you showing up for game time in a motorcade for the added drama.

 

[robertmac43]

You haven't left yet? You're like the Alphonso Davies of Canadian supporters. I see you showing up for game time in a motorcade for the added drama.

I leave tomorrow night and then get their on Monday Night. 2 days to get the jet leg out of the system so I can be lively for the 10 pm local time start in Qatar.

 

[al secord]

I leave tomorrow night and then get their on Monday Night. 2 days to get the jet leg out of the system so I can be lively for the 10 pm local time start in Qatar.

Safe travels my friend. Allez les rouges!

 

[Tuggy]

Lukaku officially ruled out of the first match.

That helps some.

We'll see if our walking wounded are ready.