socceroos 3 - 0 DUC

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 09-01-2010 15:40

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and socceroo Arena saw a crowd turnout of 12572. socceroos had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Alcazaba - Marín Valle, Jones, Pompei - Dekkers, Gazitúa, Bianchi, Fois, Johansson - Meurant, Pfaffenzeller.

A 4-5-1 alignment was the formation of choice for DUC. The following players took the field: Ñoras - Ramírez, Uç, Muñoa, Freitag - Sedan, Berthelier, Jaramillo, Persson, Pachner - Borhidan.

The strategy for socceroos on this day was to use their ability to press. DUC tried to focus their attacks down the middle. Morris Jones gave socceroos the lead with 1 - 0, as he successfully challenged the guests' central defenders, then placed the ball unreachably at the keeper's right post. The pressing tactics used by socceroos were successful at containing their opponents. A well-executed free kick by Albert Marín Valle after 18 minutes made it 2 - 0 for socceroos. At this time in the match, socceroos were using their skill at pressing to successfully put pressure on their opponents. It was 2 - 0 at the break. socceroos held the ball, with a clear 52 percent of possession.

socceroos's counterattacks were lethal to the opposing defence, allowing Nemesio Gazitúato score easily from the right flank for 3 - 0. At this point in the game, defending their lead became the main priority for socceroos. socceroos's Albert Marín Valle had an excellent opportunity after 66 minutes, shooting on a through ball down the right hand side, but he missed the goal by miles! The coach of socceroos was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 70 minutes, Nicolas Moreau came on for Giuliano Bianchi. As Artur Pfaffenzeller was substituted 70 minutes into the game, he could take comfort in the fact that his team was in the lead. Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi was the replacement. socceroos's talent at pressing frustrated their opponents. The socceroos players could smell victory in the air. Albert Marín Valle wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for José Ezpeleta after 75 minutes. DUC's Alejandro Ramírez was shown a yellow card after 81 minutes for slicing down an opponent. With 83 minutes played, socceroos's Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi for diving. socceroos pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. The forty-five minutes were dominated by socceroos, with an impressive 53 percent possession of the ball.

socceroos's best player was Nemesio Gazitúa. José Ezpeleta on the other hand, had a terrible day. DUC's top performer was clearly Samson Berthelier. On the other hand, Abel Ñoras's play was disheartening. The match ends 3 - 0.

Highlights

1 - 0	Morris Jones	13'
2 - 0	Albert Marín Valle	18'
3 - 0	Nemesio Gazitúa	48'
	Alejandro Ramírez	81'
	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	83'
	Giuliano Bianchi   Nicolas Moreau	70'
	Artur Pfaffenzeller   Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	70'
	Albert Marín Valle   José Ezpeleta	75'