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Subject: NT Season 21: World cup qualifications
Of cource not! ;)
Belgium is so tough team that their manager don't have to spy....
Belgium is so tough team that their manager don't have to spy....
no we're actually afraid of losing points against island
you're a good manager!
you're a good manager!
We managed to win 4-1 in the end. But I have to admit, sundemo, you're doing a great job here.. You played with the exact same tactic like the one you used against Colombia. I was quite surprised when I got to know about the 2-2 final result. Even though you were a bit lucky, you should be proud of yourself. The tactic is well organised, almost no weak spots, hard to get through and amazingly efficient in the counter attack. I have to say, honestly, I was quite afraid of losing some essential points against you. Congratulations mate! But I think you will admit Belgium did get their deserved win today if you take a look at the opportunities we kept on missing.. you did not get an awful lot of chances, but there was a constant danger and that scared the sh*t out of me. I was quite relieved when we scored the 3-1. ;) Good luck in the following matches! And do try to beat Colombia!
Result: België - Ísland 4-1 (0-1)
First half our tactic worked perfectly against tougher opponent. We were leading 0-1 and our defence handled the pressure well.
When second half started we were more in trouble and Belgium's 1-1 equalizer came at 63rd minute. After that opponents playmaking (and passing) found space and we couldn't hold on. I substituted Bjarkason with Arnorsson (60th min), but his playmaking skills wasn't enough to cover his lower space. We surely missed Traustason and Haraldsson (our truely wingers).
Like Carna (Belgium's manager) said better team won, but over 60 minutes we were threat for Belgium. Next time we might do that full 90 minutes! ;=)
Stars:
*** GK Thomas Bjartmannsson, Sigur
Like Carna said they had many quality chances. With our material we need good tactic, all best players available, little luck and good goaltending. Thomas made excellent saves.
** MID Björn Þór Edvínsson, Export
Amazing free kick goal.
* DEF Even Dybdal, Inter4Ever
Dybdal handled the pressure quite well.
First half our tactic worked perfectly against tougher opponent. We were leading 0-1 and our defence handled the pressure well.
When second half started we were more in trouble and Belgium's 1-1 equalizer came at 63rd minute. After that opponents playmaking (and passing) found space and we couldn't hold on. I substituted Bjarkason with Arnorsson (60th min), but his playmaking skills wasn't enough to cover his lower space. We surely missed Traustason and Haraldsson (our truely wingers).
Like Carna (Belgium's manager) said better team won, but over 60 minutes we were threat for Belgium. Next time we might do that full 90 minutes! ;=)
Stars:
*** GK Thomas Bjartmannsson, Sigur
Like Carna said they had many quality chances. With our material we need good tactic, all best players available, little luck and good goaltending. Thomas made excellent saves.
** MID Björn Þór Edvínsson, Export
Amazing free kick goal.
* DEF Even Dybdal, Inter4Ever
Dybdal handled the pressure quite well.
Our 25 yo midfielder Sigurður Ingi Bjarkason [10199968] is coming for sale.
Speedy and technical midfielder who needs passing and playmaking training to be world class player.
He is allready our key players in national team.
If you're interested to buy him and train those skills - contact Bjarkason's manager (or through me).
Speedy and technical midfielder who needs passing and playmaking training to be world class player.
He is allready our key players in national team.
If you're interested to buy him and train those skills - contact Bjarkason's manager (or through me).
WCQ: Ísland - Nigeria
Group K league table.
Happy new year! Did you launch any rockets to the sky yesterday? I did. :=)
Nigeria is usually playing 3-5-1 tactic with two wingers. Their marks are above 60, but their ranking is quite low (72.).
Opponents striker Emeka Agoye and winger Odia Brown are very dangerous dudes. I think our midfield can keep the ball and make enough scoring chances. Our quality is better than Nigeria.
Hopefully new year brings more points and glory!!
Defs Saemundson and Sveinbjörnsson are lacking with form. Winger Traustason is injured.
Group K league table.
Happy new year! Did you launch any rockets to the sky yesterday? I did. :=)
Nigeria is usually playing 3-5-1 tactic with two wingers. Their marks are above 60, but their ranking is quite low (72.).
Opponents striker Emeka Agoye and winger Odia Brown are very dangerous dudes. I think our midfield can keep the ball and make enough scoring chances. Our quality is better than Nigeria.
Hopefully new year brings more points and glory!!
Defs Saemundson and Sveinbjörnsson are lacking with form. Winger Traustason is injured.
Result: Ísland - Nigeria 3:0
Our midfield triangle Bjarkason-Edvinsson-Numason handled the ball well. Passes to our wingers were perfectly timed and there was plenty of room to run. Wingers crosses were ok, but goal scoring didn't work like I wanted.
We had plenty of quality chances => few posts and so on. We got 3 points and that's the main thing. Too bad Haraldsson got injury (again).
Defensively we played very good game - not many scoring opportunities for Nigeria. Bjartmansson made 1-2 good saves.
Next we meet Malaysia U24 (friendly match). So update your 24 yo and younger players for me!
Our midfield triangle Bjarkason-Edvinsson-Numason handled the ball well. Passes to our wingers were perfectly timed and there was plenty of room to run. Wingers crosses were ok, but goal scoring didn't work like I wanted.
We had plenty of quality chances => few posts and so on. We got 3 points and that's the main thing. Too bad Haraldsson got injury (again).
Defensively we played very good game - not many scoring opportunities for Nigeria. Bjartmansson made 1-2 good saves.
Next we meet Malaysia U24 (friendly match). So update your 24 yo and younger players for me!
Friendly U24: Malaysia - Ísland
Very interesting friendly match against Malaysia with U24 players. This is important match because of our ranking. Our ranking is 48 and opponents 49. Losing this game against Malaysia and they might go above us.
Lineup at the moment. I hope that there will be some player updates before this match.
1. Knútur Þorbergsson
2. Ögmundur Gabríelsson
3. Knútur Fannason
4. Gísli Bjarnarsson
5. Gunnleifur Haraldsson
6. Elvar Örn Arnbergsson
7. Ólafur Jónmundarson
8. Unnsteinn Elísson
9. Björn Friðbjörnsson
10. Gauti Randversson
11. Harðar Svanlaugsson
12. Tumi Garðarsson
13. Aron Vilhelmsson
14. Ólafur Helgi Karlsson
15. Eiður Róbertsson
16. Sigurður Örn Ormsson
53' Eiður Róbertsson replaces 8
70' Aron Vilhelmsson replaces 2
73' Sigurður Örn Ormsson replaces 10
Very interesting friendly match against Malaysia with U24 players. This is important match because of our ranking. Our ranking is 48 and opponents 49. Losing this game against Malaysia and they might go above us.
Lineup at the moment. I hope that there will be some player updates before this match.
1. Knútur Þorbergsson
2. Ögmundur Gabríelsson
3. Knútur Fannason
4. Gísli Bjarnarsson
5. Gunnleifur Haraldsson
6. Elvar Örn Arnbergsson
7. Ólafur Jónmundarson
8. Unnsteinn Elísson
9. Björn Friðbjörnsson
10. Gauti Randversson
11. Harðar Svanlaugsson
12. Tumi Garðarsson
13. Aron Vilhelmsson
14. Ólafur Helgi Karlsson
15. Eiður Róbertsson
16. Sigurður Örn Ormsson
53' Eiður Róbertsson replaces 8
70' Aron Vilhelmsson replaces 2
73' Sigurður Örn Ormsson replaces 10
Result: Malaysia - Ísland 9:1
Bad result. Very similar game that we had against Slovenija in World cup qualifying match. We played almost same kind of tactic - I think it was last time with this tactic! Prkl...
Game started and it looked good at the beginning. We had couple scoring chances, but after that Malaysia got their first counter attack and scored.
Our defenders were little bit too slow and defensive skill isn't enough when they need to tackle ball behind. Midfielders couldn't help defs either.
If we look at U24 players there are quite few quality players. Goalie Porbergsson, Bjarnarsson, Frióbjörnsson and of cource Randversson. But I believe that other players are also developing their skills and Ísland's future is secured.
Bad result. Very similar game that we had against Slovenija in World cup qualifying match. We played almost same kind of tactic - I think it was last time with this tactic! Prkl...
Game started and it looked good at the beginning. We had couple scoring chances, but after that Malaysia got their first counter attack and scored.
Our defenders were little bit too slow and defensive skill isn't enough when they need to tackle ball behind. Midfielders couldn't help defs either.
If we look at U24 players there are quite few quality players. Goalie Porbergsson, Bjarnarsson, Frióbjörnsson and of cource Randversson. But I believe that other players are also developing their skills and Ísland's future is secured.
WCQ: Nigeria - Ísland
Group K league table.
Nigeria didn't play friendly last week, but I think they will play with their normal tactic.
Haraldsson and Traustason are currently transfer listed and soon changing their home address.
Numason and Edvinsson have little bit low form in midfield. Also defs Saemundson and Sveinbjörnsson are still lacking with form.
This should be our match, but let's see what happens!
Group K league table.
Nigeria didn't play friendly last week, but I think they will play with their normal tactic.
Haraldsson and Traustason are currently transfer listed and soon changing their home address.
Numason and Edvinsson have little bit low form in midfield. Also defs Saemundson and Sveinbjörnsson are still lacking with form.
This should be our match, but let's see what happens!