senorsoupe Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Didn't see a thread for this but the CONCACAF Gold Cup is currently being played in the United States. There are 12 teams, most of the usual suspects plus some smaller Caribbean teams like Martinique, Curacao, and French Guiana. Canada are off to a decent start, a 4-2 win over French Guiana followed by a very credible 1-1 draw with Costa Rica last night. 16 year old Alphonso Davies has been the standout for us so far with 3 goals in the 2 games so far. Oh and Scott Arfield got his first goal for Canada against French Guiana. In terms of a connection to the Scottish game, here are the Scottish based players Canada: Fraser Aird, Scott Arfield Costa Rica: Christian Gamboa-Celtic That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I watched the the US's draw with Panama. They have almost no European based players which has dropped the quality significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Cerberus said: I watched the the US's draw with Panama. They have almost no European based players which has dropped the quality significantly. Looking at the USA squad list my best description would be "Experimental". I'm surprised that a lot of the guys playing in Germany or some of the bigger name guys in MLS like Michael Bradley or Jozy Altidore aren't involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, senorsoupe said: Didn't see a thread for this but the CONCACAF Gold Cup is currently being played in the United States. There are 12 teams, most of the usual suspects plus some smaller Caribbean teams like Martinique, Curacao, and French Guiana. Canada are off to a decent start, a 4-2 win over French Guiana followed by a very credible 1-1 draw with Costa Rica last night. 16 year old Alphonso Davies has been the standout for us so far with 3 goals in the 2 games so far. Oh and Scott Arfield got his first goal for Canada against French Guiana. In terms of a connection to the Scottish game, here are the Scottish based players Canada: Fraser Aird, Scott Arfield Costa Rica: Christian Gamboa-Celtic That is all I see they're in trouble for fielding Florent Malouda - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40578754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, NorthernLights said: I see they're in trouble for fielding Florent Malouda - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40578754 It's not like the fact that the Gold Cup is using FIFA eligibility rules is some sort of surprise so maybe they figured they would do poorly regardless and decided to risk a penalty to play Malouda. I selfishly hope it's just a fine, a 0-0 between them and Honduras suits Canada quite nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 3-2 USA.Poor performance. The MLS and Mexican league is a honking level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Honduras were awarded a 3-0 win over French Guiana because they fielded Florent Malouda, who is ineligible making tonight's game vital to our chances of progressing. Through 15 minutes it's pretty evenly matched although we really could use some more quality in the final third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Half time report, a 5-3-2 formation seems to be doing the trick for Canada as it's 0-0, would be worse if Honduras had a dynamic full back like Izaguirre available. Junior Hoilett looks lost as a striker, he's a good winger but struggling as a striker. Marcel De Jong has been our best player thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 The Canada game was entertaining for a 0-0. Cracking save by the Cana lad keeper at the end.A Canada - US draw in the next round would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 0-0 was an OK result for Canada, our finishing was poor though but our organization was very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I have no idea what the BBC are thinking here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/gold-cup/table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Watching Canada v Jamaica in the QF. Canada starts brightly in the first few minutes And then Jamaica counter and we are 1-0 down after 6 minutes Gah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Our defending is poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Halftime 1-0 Jamaica. Canada have been really sloppy in the first half, plus the finishing could be better. We are giving the ball away too cheaply in the middle of the park allowing a quick Jamaica team to break. Scott Arfield has been OK, but could be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Back in the game!! What a finish from Junior Hoilett!! 1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Full Time, Jamaica 2-1 Canada. They were probably the better team for much of the game although Canada attacked admirably in the second half. Junior Hoilett was brilliant in the second period, if only he wasn't so anonymous in the first half. Arfield played quite well also, some good crosses and had a good chance in the second half to equalize. Jamaica's goalie is also quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Mexico v Honduras is on. It's the dullest game of football that's ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Cerberus said: Mexico v Honduras is on. It's the dullest game of football that's ever played. I'll see your hispanic homage to tedium and raise you kettering town 0-0 doncaster rovers, in the conference about fifteen years ago; the highlight was the PA bloke playing "firestarter" as part of his pre-match repertoire, provoking a near riot in the away end - then f**k all happened for two hours, which calmed things down considerably.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I was genuinely quite disappointed for the first time that Canada lost, I've enjoyed watching my 'home' team playing in a tournament for a change. Just have to root for El Tri now, ohhhhhhhh puuuuuuuuuuuto!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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