Western Sydney Wanderers vs Guizhou Renhe 22/4/2014 8:00PM

we should qualify as long as the team remains switched on

 

hopefully its free malibu and coke day at the woolpack to make it the best day in the history of the universe

Edited April 21, 2014 by UncleGoat

We surely have to qualify for the next round now..!

 

Imagine we lose by 2 goals and not qualify...?

 

This will be a complete disaster.

Don't go there bro

What hotel are their players staying at? Might pay it a visit at let off some noisy pyro at 3am

What hotel are their players staying at? Might pay it a visit at let off some noisy pyro at 3am

just go to their hotel with a really loud speaker and blast bee gees or something

 

What hotel are their players staying at? Might pay it a visit at let off some noisy pyro at 3am

just go to their hotel with a really loud speaker and blast bee gees or something

 

 

Itinerary

 

Chatswood shopping

Star city casino till wee small hours

As many prawns as you can eat at the casino buffet

Game

Bus trip to three sisters Katoomba

Harbour cruise

Flight home

 

Pretty much the standard Chinese stuff with a game thrown in probably. 

 

 

What hotel are their players staying at? Might pay it a visit at let off some noisy pyro at 3am

just go to their hotel with a really loud speaker and blast bee gees or something

 

 

Itinerary

 

Chatswood shopping

Star city casino till wee small hours

As many prawns as you can eat at the casino buffet

Game

Bus trip to three sisters Katoomba

Harbour cruise

Flight home

 

I shouldn't have, but I laughed at this. A lot. 

What hotel are their players staying at? Might pay it a visit at let off some noisy pyro at 3am

I mentioned in another thread that the Ulsan squad stayed at the Mercure on Hassall St in Rosehill. If it's up to the home team to organise accommodation then Guizhou could also be there.

Almost 3am,brb

Western Sydney has no injury concerns, “a nice problem to have,†Popovic noted, but will play both this tie and Saturday’s semi-final on a pitch he admitted will hardly reflect the importance of the games.

 

“It’s OK at best,†he said. “We’ve trained on it - it’ll be the same for both sides but we’ve certainly played on better pitches. We know the ground staff will do everything they can, but it’s certainly seen better days.â€

Hmph.

Hopefully it doesn't lull our players into a false sense of security!

I don't think this will be our problem because they know what we have to do and how important the game is however; do you remember our last qualifier before the World Cup when we had to win against Iraq to qualify who had no chance of making the WC?

 

Well I forsee something very similar in this game:

- Iraq sent out a young team who had nothing to play for but experience and getting ready for the Olympic Games qualifiers

- Iraq played with a lot of freedom and we were very nervous, they played a very good game for there level, defended solidly but didn't just sit back under pressure instead they attacked putting us under pressure

- It wasn't until we scored that goal right towards the end that we knocked the fight and initiative out of the team of youngsters who had nothing to prove and nothing to play for.

 

So based on the above, I can see tonight being very similar as in the Chinese side will play with a lot of freedom and know that if they impress that they might get a senior contract next season. It will only be after we get a goal or knock the fight out of them that they will make it easy for us! Also I can see them being very aggressive trying to play for the win which means that they put us under a lot of pressure but hopefully give us a half chance to get that goal!

 

Hopefully it doesn't lull our players into a false sense of security!

I don't think this will be our problem because they know what we have to do and how important the game is however; do you remember our last qualifier before the World Cup when we had to win against Iraq to qualify who had no chance of making the WC?

 

Well I forsee something very similar in this game:

- Iraq sent out a young team who had nothing to play for but experience and getting ready for the Olympic Games qualifiers

- Iraq played with a lot of freedom and we were very nervous, they played a very good game for there level, defended solidly but didn't just sit back under pressure instead they attacked putting us under pressure

- It wasn't until we scored that goal right towards the end that we knocked the fight and initiative out of the team of youngsters who had nothing to prove and nothing to play for.

 

So based on the above, I can see tonight being very similar as in the Chinese side will play with a lot of freedom and know that if they impress that they might get a senior contract next season. It will only be after we get a goal or knock the fight out of them that they will make it easy for us! Also I can see them being very aggressive trying to play for the win which means that they put us under a lot of pressure but hopefully give us a half chance to get that goal!

 

 

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. There is no way Guizhou will be parking the bus, they will surely come out firing.

 

At least we don't have to travel so Popa can play a strong side without being worried about being unprepared for Saturday (compared to CCM who get back to Australia on Friday)

I thought you had to bring more than 14 for an ACL game? Cause usually the bench has like 5 players

I thought you had to bring more than 14 for an ACL game? Cause usually the bench has like 5 players

I guess there is nothing to be said that you have to fill the 5 seats but they are there , available if needed.

They're holding trials in Church Street Mall this morning to fill remaining spots

Almost 3am,brb

LOL man, you waited up all night to post this    

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. There is no way Guizhou will be parking the bus, they will surely come out firing.

 

At least we don't have to travel so Popa can play a strong side without being worried about being unprepared for Saturday (compared to CCM who get back to Australia on Friday)

I'm less convinced about a strong lineup, I can see him playing Ono for 30 if needed, same for juric (just a brief run but play Santa for most) but I'm less convinced that he will want to play any or many of the first XI on Saturday. He will want to keep everyone fresh, everyone will want to play but I'm sure he is more concerned to have intensity for 90 minutes as CCM will tire towards the end of the game. Surely (I'm hoping) that will play in our advantage that they have a must win game tonight or tomorrow and will need their best XI on the field.

 

Western Sydney has no injury concerns, “a nice problem to have,†Popovic noted, but will play both this tie and Saturday’s semi-final on a pitch he admitted will hardly reflect the importance of the games.

 

“It’s OK at best,†he said. “We’ve trained on it - it’ll be the same for both sides but we’ve certainly played on better pitches. We know the ground staff will do everything they can, but it’s certainly seen better days.â€

Hmph.

 

 

Oh dear... how can the pitch be crap? The Eels were at Snore-bush yesterday, maybe they've been training on it too? I really think the A-League clubs should get the venue for free (or at least a reduced cost) if the pitch isn't up the standard... anyone know of what SLA's are in place?

 

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. There is no way Guizhou will be parking the bus, they will surely come out firing.

 

At least we don't have to travel so Popa can play a strong side without being worried about being unprepared for Saturday (compared to CCM who get back to Australia on Friday)

I'm less convinced about a strong lineup, I can see him playing Ono for 30 if needed, same for juric (just a brief run but play Santa for most) but I'm less convinced that he will want to play any or many of the first XI on Saturday. He will want to keep everyone fresh, everyone will want to play but I'm sure he is more concerned to have intensity for 90 minutes as CCM will tire towards the end of the game. Surely (I'm hoping) that will play in our advantage that they have a must win game tonight or tomorrow and will need their best XI on the field.

 

 

This is true. I would like to see Santa coming off the bench, impact player is his middle name.

 

But then again I don't know why I bother trying to read Popa's mind, I will never get it right.

Mark Robert Bridge first goal scorer tonight.

$hit pitch tonight. Hopefully it recovers for Saturday.

 

3-0 WSW. Lets go out there and dominate and bring it home.

Anyone know what time the ticket gates open this afternoon? I have to get my ticket at the ground.

Any word on Pax?

 

I thought you had to bring more than 14 for an ACL game? Cause usually the bench has like 5 players

I guess there is nothing to be said that you have to fill the 5 seats but they are there , available if needed.

 

 

 

ill fill the bench for them and come on as a CB, can guarentee ill let goals in so WSW win, ill be hailed as a better CB than Lucash as well

Any word on Pax?

Ticketmaster have a different diety to Ticketek. Not sure if a PAX-equivalent exists

Mate of mine wants to come but just wants to rock up and buy at the gate. Is that possible and what is the likelyhood of it being sold out?

If they only have 14, would one be a reserve keeper or would they bring 3 outfield subs?

I think their coach is gonna put on the boots and keep warmed up during the game in case he's called upon

Mate of mine wants to come but just wants to rock up and buy at the gate. Is that possible and what is the likelyhood of it being sold out?

I doubt it'll be sold out.

is it definetely an 8:00pm start? my ticket says 7:30pm but I did print this 10 days ago lol.

is it definetely an 8:00pm start? my ticket says 7:30pm but I did print this 10 days ago lol.

 

Yeh, delayed to 8pm so both games in our group are at same time.