tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post3138559755415696638..comments2023-04-04T01:08:34.794-07:00Comments on Siva's Glob of Thoughts: Deconstructing the 4-2 Gold Cup debacle at Rose BowlD. Sivakumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05750992965116762335noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-70557323379419509852011-06-30T23:31:53.151-07:002011-06-30T23:31:53.151-07:00Siva, You should be embarrassed by this analysis. ...Siva, You should be embarrassed by this analysis. <br /><br />I had to stop reading after Goal 2.<br />Had Bornstein of positioned himself properly and heeded the defensive line like the other 3 defenders, Dos Santos never receives that ball. There was no reason for Bornstein to get caught in no-mans-land and then you praise him for getting goal side and then letting Dos Santos cut inside. Wow. I hope you only write and don't coach. With all due respect of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-65984732265189158852011-06-29T15:46:31.095-07:002011-06-29T15:46:31.095-07:00Hey Siva,
I enjoyed reading your post. You are co...Hey Siva,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your post. You are correct about Boca, it's time for him to retire from the USMNT.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553066603139932647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-49253301011622652132011-06-29T10:21:59.404-07:002011-06-29T10:21:59.404-07:00Oh, and to add to my prior comment. You can see th...Oh, and to add to my prior comment. You can see the shape of the defense failing because of Bornstein's runs out of position. And, you can't safely put a number to what that is like for the other defenders who are trying to work as a unit, perhaps play and offside trap effectively, and cover the zone or man when needed. Your analysis would be more sound if you could account for the psychological component of playing with a guy who is constantly making you have to cover for his mistakes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-57862432576410390302011-06-29T10:16:51.065-07:002011-06-29T10:16:51.065-07:00I'm sorry but your lack of understand of momen...I'm sorry but your lack of understand of momentum is what is making you give these ratings. A goal is not just built by the last markings or movements, but also by where the most important momentum is created.<br /><br />Therefore, on the third goal, you're leaving Bornstein almost unaccountable for the confidence and Momentum Mexico gained up that side of the pitch when Bornstein failed at his position. Once that happened, the rest of the team gets into scramble mode, which they shouldn't have been in in the first place.Sean David Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275598489407709704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-92215826077274910372011-06-29T10:06:05.839-07:002011-06-29T10:06:05.839-07:00A very interested analysis that I believe has a lo...A very interested analysis that I believe has a lot of merit. I agree with a lot of it, but I think you're allowing a clear weak-link off-the-hook.<br /><br />Bornstein.<br /><br />Opposing teams know to attack down his wing. His constant runs up the wing take him out of position, leave miles of space, put extra responsibility on the central defenders, and just create havoc for the team. If I am not mistaken, all of the goals were built up from that left-side. <br /><br />And, Bornstein's large hand in the first two goals have a gigantic implication that you're not recognizing. At that point, Mexico had been dangerous. But, the US almost effortlessly scored two goals and shell-shocked them. After putting in Bornstein, who I'm sure the other US players know has been a gigantic liability as he's been beaten one-on-one so many times and his play has accompanied many goals suffered, the US teams concedes two goals.<br /><br />That was a blow to their confidence because they knew they were in trouble. Whether or not they had the ability to beat Mexico didn't matter because, at that point, I don't think they believed it. They were rattled and worried. And, the big puzzle piece for this happening was the inclusion of Bornstein.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-23218990641354764882011-06-29T09:00:47.173-07:002011-06-29T09:00:47.173-07:00Bradley probably should have subbed Maurice Edu in...Bradley probably should have subbed Maurice Edu in for Jermaine Jones or Michael Bradley. The players are still to blame, but something had to be done as the midfield was being torn apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-47929192898737274982011-06-29T08:55:26.707-07:002011-06-29T08:55:26.707-07:00Very good job. It's a shame (with no offense i...Very good job. It's a shame (with no offense intended) that the best tactical analysis I've read about the collapse came from a Blogspot account. ESPN, FSC, et. al. spend far too much time on the big storylines, the transfer targets, and the coaches in the hot seat - and not nearly enough time breaking down the actual play on the field. Jones and Bradley are excellent against Route 1 attacking, but they (along with the rest of the team) still seem to be easily pulled apart. <br /><br />On a side note, you pointed out that Mexico's goals came on the counter. With that in mind, the U.S. attacking players have escaped blame far too easily. The attack was frantic and sloppy - the worst combination - and in game where the U.S. needed to retain possession as much as possible, Mexico was attacking 8 on 7 far too often. <br /><br />Just as in basketball, a turnover is the first pass on a fast break. The ease with which Mexico got the ball of the U.S. after going down 2-0 was disappointing to say the least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-51120271504086306362011-06-29T08:22:01.620-07:002011-06-29T08:22:01.620-07:00great job! thanks, this is the best analysis of t...great job! thanks, this is the best analysis of the match I've read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-1106850950053120052011-06-28T18:09:21.106-07:002011-06-28T18:09:21.106-07:00Fantastic analysis! Well done, I thoroughly enjoye...Fantastic analysis! Well done, I thoroughly enjoyed it and you showed me more than a few things that I had overlooked when watching the game. Disappointing about Bradley's performance, especially the 2nd goal. He has a habit of playing too high, in my opinionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16984363.post-85423158014244506192011-06-28T15:14:41.894-07:002011-06-28T15:14:41.894-07:00Great analysis Siva, I like your innovative yet si...Great analysis Siva, I like your innovative yet simple assignment of guilt. On the Jones/Bradley situatio: their culpability is clear, the disappointment magnified by the fact that they are both, more or less, "defensive midfielders". Overall it seems that the players play as if overly concerned about "defensive shape" nicely spaced and even. How about this approach to defense: someone has to attack the guy with the ball! Don't get me started about Howard. Howard's poor positioning, poor balance and consequent poor reaction made Berea look like Messi. On the third goal the shot was more or less right at Howard, 2-3 yards off the far post, check out the replay.<br />ThanksUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413507714490415983noreply@blogger.com