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Aurora Bulkualis wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:31 am
I wonder what will happen if U21 pulls a win tomorrow, and Austria ties. England have nothing to play for really. Maybe Bushi will become coach.
We’re out 99% , even Austria would be out if they win. We need an array of results to happen like:
Bosnia win against Belgium
Denmark win against Romania
Greece win against Scotland
that way we’d be on pair points with Belgium and Romania but we’d lose on goal difference assuming we beat England and Austria ties. Only if we’d tied Austria or Turkey at home or won one more game we’d be through...
if you scroll down you can see that only 5 out of 9 second placed teams qualify :
I’m all for Bushi as the coach . Tries to play attacking football , haven’t seen if he can organise a defence but most importantly he knows the country and the talent .
Top Channel: "Rivali i së mërkurës është duke e kryesuar grupin me 10 pikë pas pesë ndeshjeve dhe fitorja eventuale ndaj tyre do t’ia siguronte kuqezinjve vendin e parë në këtë grup dhe si rrjedhojë edhe kualifikimin direkt për në fazën e grupeve të Kampionatin Evropian, EURO 2021."
Is this true? I am pretty sure a win tomorrow does not equate to playing in EURO 2021 lol.
My thoughts on the game:
- Abrashi's best game I have seen him play ever. I never really rated him, but after this performance I have changed my opinion. Absolute workhorse, recovers so many balls, plays simple effective football, accurate with the short passes and so much heart. Loved it.
- Kallaku was completely non-existent. I could not believe how disinterested he was. A ghost. Did not get involved, did not try to create, showed nothing. Total opposite of Abrashi - no heart. If he doesn't want to give 100%, I don't want to see him on the field.
- I think the reason why they won has nothing to do with lineup, or strategy, or schemes. It was all because of effort. The energy level was way up compared to previous games, and there was a hunger to win. Not sure if this is because of the coach, or not wanting to be embarrased, but it was good to see the players fight for every ball.
- Defense was surprisingly shaky against a very poor attacking opponent. They gave up too many easy chances in the back, some off stupid mistakes. Gjimshiti has got to become more vocal and take charge in the back - he was very passive today.
- Despite Berisha's blunder, he saved our ass a couple of times. The game could have gone different if he hadn't made some clutch saves. I still rate him as our top GK. Not a big fan of Strakosha - he seems like a primadonna.
- Cika and Manaj are turnover machines. They ruin the flow of the game. Manaj, as bad as he is, at least puts in the effort - can't deny that. Cika think he's Zlatan - I hate the way he plays. Way too cocky for such a shit player.
- Doka was impressive in his few minutes. Good level of effort, good technique, and nice vision on that pass to Hysaj. He deserves to start. I don't want to see Lorenc Trashi called up ever again.
andi2410 wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:54 pm
Top Channel: "Rivali i së mërkurës është duke e kryesuar grupin me 10 pikë pas pesë ndeshjeve dhe fitorja eventuale ndaj tyre do t’ia siguronte kuqezinjve vendin e parë në këtë grup dhe si rrjedhojë edhe kualifikimin direkt për në fazën e grupeve të Kampionatin Evropian, EURO 2021."
Can't believe how amateur they are. One of their news headlines literally 1 day before the last match: ''Shqipëria përballet nesër me Azerbajxhanin''. Like come on
andi2410 wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:54 pm
Top Channel: "Rivali i së mërkurës është duke e kryesuar grupin me 10 pikë pas pesë ndeshjeve dhe fitorja eventuale ndaj tyre do t’ia siguronte kuqezinjve vendin e parë në këtë grup dhe si rrjedhojë edhe kualifikimin direkt për në fazën e grupeve të Kampionatin Evropian, EURO 2021."
Can't believe how amateur they are. One of their news headlines literally 1 day before the last match: ''Shqipëria përballet nesër me Azerbajxhanin''. Like come on
Typical Albanian sport journalists. We made up some news about Bulku being praise by Ronaldo or Messi and Panorama published it lol
andi2410 wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:54 pm
Top Channel: "Rivali i së mërkurës është duke e kryesuar grupin me 10 pikë pas pesë ndeshjeve dhe fitorja eventuale ndaj tyre do t’ia siguronte kuqezinjve vendin e parë në këtë grup dhe si rrjedhojë edhe kualifikimin direkt për në fazën e grupeve të Kampionatin Evropian, EURO 2021."
Can't believe how amateur they are. One of their news headlines literally 1 day before the last match: ''Shqipëria përballet nesër me Azerbajxhanin''. Like come on
Typical Albanian sport journalists. We made up some news about Bulku being praise by Ronaldo or Messi and Panorama published it lol
Haha, there were quite a few random articles. I remember one article written about some world class youth talent who was tearing it up for like Barcelona or Man City decided to choose Albania.... for him to only be made up. Then the baseless rumors of Sadiku to Dortmund. Those were the days lol.
And no this "final" is completely useless and in fact we should probably look to lose/draw. I think a draw would be the best thing for us.
