Oasis007:





Did you see the Match at all?! It was entertaining, and Nwakali Brothers played excellently in the Midfield. They were both Joy to watch throughout the Match Duration to be candid.

Don't mind him

True. They made a lot of mistakes at the defensive end as well. I will blame that on inexperience and lack of team cohesion.

Good point about their tendency to over carry the ball. I was watching at work but that didn't keep me from occasionally screaming my head off


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Nihilstjnr:


or defending for that matter.

What I saw in this game was that Nigerian players are still too instinctive and dependent on flair than their European counterparts.

sometimes the flair works- that 2nd goal was an amazing example- but you're never going to see space to dribble the same defender 5 times on the spot in any decent league.

A tactical person would have dribbled one time and passed the ball. The guy stood there dribbling the same man 5 times.

defending was a similar story. our guys were too quick to go to ground, or getting too attracted to the ball and opening gaps.

sorry..these guys ain't ready for real footy.

Icon4s:
The Yeye Partey no even sabi speak English

I taught I am the only one who notice,but Ghanaians are good in English,partey own surprise me

I have only one thing to say WE DEY BALL FOR NAIJA excluding some players this team is like team C naw

Icon4s:


Plus Ebube Duru

dont forget IKOM Utin .... he played that left wing back position very well

Nihilstjnr:


or defending for that matter.

What I saw in this game was that Nigerian players are still too instinctive and dependent on flair than their European counterparts.

sometimes the flair works- that 2nd goal was an amazing example- but you're never going to see space to dribble the same defender 5 times on the spot in any decent league.

A tactical person would have dribbled one time and passed the ball. The guy stood there dribbling the same man 5 times.

defending was a similar story. our guys were too quick to go to ground, or getting too attracted to the ball and opening gaps.

sorry..these guys ain't ready for real footy.

You are spot on. We still play instinctively. If na Niger player get the ball for that atleti last goal he go wan shine.

My best goal on d pitch of play tonight was usman Mohammed goal


Calm cool and collected with d ball

He finished DT athletico defender guy,dribbled him on a spot 3times b4 slotting it home

If it was messi or cronaldo DT scored d goal,we no go hear word for here

Meanwhile DT number 3 sub guy is good

Icon79:
True. They made a lot of mistakes at the defensive end as well. I will blame that on inexperience and lack of team cohesion.

Good point about their tendency to over carry the ball. I was watching at work but that didn't keep me from occasionally screaming my head off


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I think it comes more from the quality of the league they play at.

There are certain traits that would have been coached at of you by age of 18 in Europe. over-dribbling is one.
bunching is another.

There is clearly athlecticsm, skill and technique there for a lot of those boys, but tactical nous and decision making was lacking on several occasions

Nihilstjnr:


or defending for that matter.

What I saw in this game was that Nigerian players are still too instinctive and dependent on flair than their European counterparts.

sometimes the flair works- that 2nd goal was an amazing example- but you're never going to see space to dribble the same defender 5 times on the spot in any decent league.

A tactical person would have dribbled one time and passed the ball. The guy stood there dribbling the same man 5 times.

defending was a similar story. our guys were too quick to go to ground, or getting too attracted to the ball and opening gaps.

sorry..these guys ain't ready for real footy.

If Usman had lost the ball for that second goal, he would have rightfully been queried for not taking it first time.

I remember Usman holding the ball up for a long time in the midfield before eventually passing. You can't do that in a competitive game.

I blame him for the 3rd goal. But that was a beautiful match. I believe we still have some better players out there..

TheSuperNerd:
It is official... Our keeper is on a long thing... My goodness! What a strike but poor attempt from Femi to even have a go at stopping the ball... What kind of goalkeeping is this? I k ow he made a good one on one stop from Gameiro earlier in the half but indeed shaa... He has been shaky and has not been assured with shot stopping.


Nigeria B 2-3 ATM

Nihilstjnr:


or defending for that matter.

What I saw in this game was that Nigerian players are still too instinctive and dependent on flair than their European counterparts.

sometimes the flair works- that 2nd goal was an amazing example- but you're never going to see space to dribble the same defender 5 times on the spot in any decent league.

A tactical person would have dribbled one time and passed the ball. The guy stood there dribbling the same man 5 times.

defending was a similar story. our guys were too quick to go to ground, or getting too attracted to the ball and opening gaps.

sorry..these guys ain't ready for real footy.

Shey na this thing dey cause trouble for every club thread frequently.
You can't do and come and go and be dancing atilogwu when you can release a pass or shoot. Flair will only get you so far.

tbaba1234:


I wonder why he is not getting games in Norway..

Factors probably come into play.

goldfish80:
Kudos to the guys. I must say I didnt expect to watch something this beautiful against a side who train everyday while the Nigerians barely meet themselves the first time 3 days ago.
Maximum respect to Diego Simione and Athletico who showed respect to the opposition by playing his best available squad and making a genuine attempt to win the game.
I honestly do not envy Gernot Rohr at this point, Nigerians have been been spoilt by the free flowing football on display in this game. If his team serves up a knee jerking performance at the world cup, Nigerian fans will take him to the cleaners.

elyte89:
My best goal on d pitch of play tonight was usman Mohammed goal


Calm cool and collected with d ball

He finished DT athletico defender guy,dribbled him on a spot 3times b4 slotting it home

If it was messi or cronaldo DT scored d goal,we no go hear word for here

Did u see the defender kick the wrong way on the ground like a chicken with the head cut off.

elyte89:
Meanwhile DT number 3 sub guy is good

The flying eagles captain.. Ikouwem Udo Utin

Guys please let us NOT overanalyze this game or make it bigger than it is. It's purely a training ground game for Athletico Madrid. If you critically review the game you'll realize that Athletico Madrid could score whenever they feel like it. Anytime we score, they would just raise it up a notch and equalize. And once the game start drawing to the end, they promptly scored the winning goal.

Don't get me wrong, the boys played well ... all things considered, but you gotta realize that they played against a team that was going on vacation and just wanted to entertain the fans.

All I am saying is: Perspectives guys .... perspectives!


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goldfish80:
Kudos to the guys. I must say I didnt expect to watch something this beautiful against a side who train everyday while the Nigerians barely meet themselves the first time 3 days ago.
Maximum respect to Diego Simione and Athletico who showed respect to the opposition by playing his best available squad and making a genuine attempt to win the game.
I honestly do not envy Gernot Rohr at this point, Nigerians have been been spoilt by the free flowing football on display in this game. If his team serves up a knee jerking performance at the world cup, Nigerian fans will take him to the cleaners.

In all honesty, there was better cohesion and understanding here than seen in the so-called 'A' team.

Icon79:
Guys please let us NOT overanalyze this game or make it bigger than it is. It's purely a training ground game for Athletico Madrid. If you critically review the game you'll realize that Athletico Madrid could score whenever they feel like it. Anytime we score, they would just raise it up a notch and equalize. And once the game start drawing to the end, they promptly scored the winning goal.

Don't get me wrong, the boys played well ... all things considered, but you gotta realize that they played against a team that was going on vacation and just wanted to entertain the fans.

All I am saying is: Perspectives guys .... perspectives!


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Whenever they raised their game, the defence could not handle it.

Unlimited22:

In all honesty, there was better cohesion and understanding here than seen in the so-called 'A' team.

The same A team walloped Cameroon in that same stadium in a WC qualifier.

Athletico were playing at 40-50 percent.. They were all in vacation mood except for Partey.

elyte89:
My best goal on d pitch of play tonight was usman Mohammed goal


Calm cool and collected with d ball

He finished DT athletico defender guy,dribbled him on a spot 3times b4 slotting it home

If it was messi or cronaldo DT scored d goal,we no go hear word for here

he dribbled him 3 times, the guy even faced his keeper , and still spread his leg in the wrong direction , thinking that Usman will play the ball in that direction ... Usman deserves some accolades for that brilliant performance .

I hope next time LMC organizes it for a club & not joint team Sundowns just played Barcelona not long(with Messi in the game) We need something like this, even if na Deportivo abi Getafe

tbaba1234:


The same A team walloped Cameroon in that same stadium in a WC qualifier.

Athletico were playing at 40-50 percent.. They were all in vacation mood except for Partey.

Hey, I'm not saying they aren't good. But seriously at times the team play like headless chickens, and while those times are relatively infrequent, they should be a cause for concern.

oasis007 u sef don join the bandwagons of hyping below average players

Odunayaw:
I hope next time LMC organizes it for a club & not joint team
Sundowns just played Barcelona not long(with Messi in the game)
We need something like this, even if na Deportivo abi Getafe

You want us to be embarassed abi... biko, let us keep it like this.. Invite pros to make us look decent..

Oblak, Gabi, Correa, Gameiro, Juanfran etc.. seems you don't even know the At. Madrid squad yourself.

neezar:

Yh I did

But this is always the same story...playing well in 1 game and doing badly in other games

Apart from Torres and Partey...which other Atl Madrid player u know 4 that lineup

neezar:
oasis007 u sef don join the bandwagons of hyping below average players

How come all your posts are negative?

tbaba1234:


You want us to be embarassed abi... biko, let us keep it like this.. Invite pros to make us look decent..

Nothing like embarrassment my brother. It isn't necessary we play the biggest team. It is not a feel good game neither is it a peer game.

Last time we had something like that was Kano Pillars V Portsmouth

But Messi, Salah and co do this in their various clubs, countries..

Nihilstjnr:


or defending for that matter.

What I saw in this game was that Nigerian players are still too instinctive and dependent on flair than their European counterparts.

sometimes the flair works- that 2nd goal was an amazing example- but you're never going to see space to dribble the same defender 5 times on the spot in any decent league.

A tactical person would have dribbled one time and passed the ball. The guy stood there dribbling the same man 5 times.

defending was a similar story. our guys were too quick to go to ground, or getting too attracted to the ball and opening gaps.

sorry..these guys ain't ready for real footy.

somehow:
Oblak, Gabi, Correa, Gameiro, Juanfran etc.. seems you don't even know the At. Madrid squad yourself.

sorry bra

forgot to mention those

But let's be real, we can't go far in the world cup

That so called A Team topped the toughest group in African WC qualifying history without breaking a sweat. You cannot compare the cohesion and quality of the A team to the B and C teams ever... Haba!

Let us not be carried away oooo... Maybe it is because some of you don't seem to understand that we indeed have fine talents scattered all over who aren't even in the A Team yet.

Unlimited22:

In all honesty, there was better cohesion and understanding here than seen in the so-called 'A' team.

tbaba1234:


How come all your posts are negative?

for saying the truth??