We have ourselves to blame. We should stop playing CHESS wishing and washy" someone to beat USA for us?
We have ourselves to blame. We should stop playing CHESS wishing and washy" someone to beat USA for us?
The Stallion 9 years ago
Even if someone beats US for us, what's the guaranttee that we will beat Portugal?
We are fucked, period!
Even if someone beats US for us, what's the guaranttee that we will beat Portugal?
We are fucked, period!
MAD COBRA 9 years ago
This time you have to go all out against Portugal Ronaldo or no Ronaldo put Afful on him play Opare at the right back give Kwadzo Asamoah a forward role because we need more goals against Portugal and use Astsu as a super su ... read full comment
This time you have to go all out against Portugal Ronaldo or no Ronaldo put Afful on him play Opare at the right back give Kwadzo Asamoah a forward role because we need more goals against Portugal and use Astsu as a super sub this should have been your game plan all along.
Whatever 9 years ago
This is a match Ghana must win so nothing should be spared in our appetite to score, score and score. To start with, the Portuguese team with the exception of one or two players are generally smallish in size but they prefer ... read full comment
This is a match Ghana must win so nothing should be spared in our appetite to score, score and score. To start with, the Portuguese team with the exception of one or two players are generally smallish in size but they prefer to be quicker and could in a beat, outsmart you with a counter if you don’t step in to disrupt their passing. They attack you faster than the speed with which you used in attacking them. There’s a great deal of mobility in their play, some show cheeky skills with 2 or 3 players having killer shots. (Our goal keeper and defenders must be alert, taking no chances from threats from their danger men. We must be highly technical in dealing with threats and frustrate them with high level of defensive skills when need be) The Portuguese mindset is to project themselves as geniuses over you but in reality, it is attempt to shield their fatal physical flaws and woeful strength weakness from being exploited.
On the ground, the Portuguese play football with finesse and normally would seek to be first to the ball. They make their passing and movement firm, quicker, purposeful when applying combo moves in attack. With somewhat evasive mobile runs, they can leave you for dead if you don’t concentrate and follow their runs for the 90minutes or take your eyes off dangerous spaces they want to run into. They play long shots with frequent individualism coming from 2 or 3 of their attackers. They tend to want to play a free flowing game if you open up the game, thus when you play expansive football. They have ambitious players who would like to go on adventure, searching relentlessly for a goal…
The Portuguese nonetheless, will come into this prime encounter with four strategies. First Strategy… is to start a barren match with intent to deliver the first deadly strike. They always want to be the first and if they can’t find a way through, they would go into adventure in certain unexpected areas and seek to exploit (Ghana must shut down the shops quickly in those areas). The second strategy… they would absorb all your attacks and as they are doing that, they are preparing a swift, surgical counter to plant the ball at the back your net. (Ghana should set out to be disruptive anytime the ball falls to the Portuguese in those situations.) The deadly potential of this Portuguese team is their ability to close their defensive page by opening an attacking page in a split-second that lands them inside your penalty box and what follows would be your end. (Ghana must not allow them time and space on the ball. We must press hard again and again and again, cut out passes or misdirect their passes with a toe poke aim to their danger man on the move, overcrowd their ball-holders etc). Their Third Strategy… is to deliver fine arching crosses that is aimed at finding their man at a heading or shooting spot inside your penalty box. (Our retreating defenders must be able to jump-head away balls whilst in flight) The fourth strategy which is even a tactic is their lofting of balls over your head into spaces and attacking lanes for their attackers to pounces, thus if you are pushing high up the park or their ground attack does not appear to working.
Now going into proceedings… from the BLAST of the whistle, Portugal will attack but with caution given What Ghana showed against Germany. They will be mostly surgical until they find a week spot in your defence where they would hammer there. Their top players will try to be incisive in trying to score (Ghana must defend intelligently and powerfully, disrupting their moves and keeping an eye on dead balls). Ghana MUST NOT unleash fire and brimstone on the Portuguese in first 5 minutes as that would sharpen the Portuguese defensive senses and unless you intend to dominate them from the beginning to the end, such strategy is NOT good. Nonetheless in those 5 minutes, Ghana must press harder with CAUTION, seek to recover the ball and punish the Portuguese with sheer power, explosive pace, dribbling and killer instinct. We must mean business, deny them space in our half. With our strikers initiating explosive runs, the stage could be set for further sustained killer onslaught on the Portuguese defence with wingers playing an active role. Mind you, here the Portuguese will resort to counter attacks but our midfielders and defenders should timeously move quickly move to snuff it out with power and intelligence. If Portugal is losing, we must be ready to counter attack fiercely and hard because they will open things up.
Ghana’s objective before the match is to go all out and win by a wider margin as much as possible. This task is achievable given that we beat Egypt 6:1 but we must have our key player WARIS on the pitch. It’s is crucial. Ghana’s Strategy is for players to stop any Portuguese player bringing the ball, hunt them down, fight them to regain the ball, close out the play, intercept passes and show them that with our strength, they would not be allowed to have their way of the grass and then from there our killers can be released with a pass for them to strike…lethal and irredeemable. Note that if you deny the Portuguese space and match them for speed, they are dead, they will not be to attack you anymore. If you power up you game, they become scared and easily confused so they all try to rush in numbers to defend for their lives anytime they come under powerful attack. The gap between their physical deficiencies and their skills is too wide so anytime is jarred powerfully, they lose their minds. That is why they always lose in key games. Their team cannot be discipline under the force of powerful attack and Ghana must let them taste more of that. This predicament the Portuguese has is the reason why one moment they can play so well if they’re allowed, and the next moment they can play so badly if they are not allowed. Their inability to win tournaments trophy is due to this innate problem they have.
Lastly, I cannot end without given keys to nullify Ronaldo. First of all, that thing about World Best Player of the year doesn’t concern us. It’s a fifa thing. The reality coming is what should concern us, thus the physical challenge… the running legs, the bodies, the head clashes, the evasive runs and firing shots… the general match-action and the dynamism in it.
Nonetheless for everybody’s sake we will analyze Ronaldo. Ronaldo will stretch you in a race, he is solid, runs faster on the ball if you play an EXPANSIVE OPEN GAME. In such a game, he will feel joy and run around to torment you. He can change the direction of his acceleration or while in full flight, shoot with both legs and even the head with a tall jump. However, he cannot play well when you’re highly technical OR you deny him breathing space on the ball OR Crowd him out OR Let him taste your physicality dominance. I must however warn that anytime he’s losing the battle free kicks and corners become is weapon of choice. Ghana must make sure that before any Portuguese set play, they keep their eye on their man. Immediately the set piece is taking, players must leave their man and GO FOR THE BALL - make sure your head or any part of their legal body is first to the ball to clear it away.
Beating Portugal must be done in whichever way possible so we need to let them feel our force, heat and killer blows
Conqueror 9 years ago
Ghanaians should know that GHANA is a Christian country. God has his arms all over us. If we rely on "ways and means" where it matters most, we shall fail. We have so much talent, why do we go for Mallam goals or Ways and Mea ... read full comment
Ghanaians should know that GHANA is a Christian country. God has his arms all over us. If we rely on "ways and means" where it matters most, we shall fail. We have so much talent, why do we go for Mallam goals or Ways and Means? So many many years now Ghana has not won anything convincing at the Senior level. It is the same with governance of the country. Juju and those kominini has failed us and will continue to fail us until we seek the face of almighty God.
Obelb 9 years ago
Listen guys...please watch the US vs Portugal game again and tell me it does not look suspicious. Watch from 80th minute if you don't have time. CR7 missed TWO sure headers from the inner box past the side pole!! Two! We all ... read full comment
Listen guys...please watch the US vs Portugal game again and tell me it does not look suspicious. Watch from 80th minute if you don't have time. CR7 missed TWO sure headers from the inner box past the side pole!! Two! We all know CR7 hardly misses. After such misses CR paa did not show ANY emotion. Portuguese player had the ball was ready to pass and 5 players stayed offside! Aden, Portugal soccer no off-side? For parts of the game no one was marking CR. CR paa no marking? Since champ league final have they been preparing us for the con? Let's look at the last goal. They no tell O-paddy the kululu so he scored. Finally last second, sick man gives perfect cross? Then last sec goal no one jubilates? Not even ONE high five ??? Shiiit! No conspiracy theory but damn.... Word to the wise the real Portugal will show up for our game so be prepared.
Nokwarehene 9 years ago
Ronaldo is the best player so the whole team should mark him; it's just as important to play the right people. Essien and Acquah should play this time especially with Sulley unavailable.
Ronaldo is the best player so the whole team should mark him; it's just as important to play the right people. Essien and Acquah should play this time especially with Sulley unavailable.
Ghfuo, heaven is not for fools! 9 years ago
Watch aa use nkum, Badu and wakasso and jordan, adomah in this game. Stupid fool. He will take langalanga to ww3. Gyimi!
Watch aa use nkum, Badu and wakasso and jordan, adomah in this game. Stupid fool. He will take langalanga to ww3. Gyimi!
4 Year Old 9 years ago
Asamoah Djan is the best
Asamoah Djan is the best
ABOA SHANGO 9 years ago
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!VWE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!VWE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghfuo, heaven is not for fools! 9 years ago
Their defence is porous and atrocious. 442 defending. 433 counter after we reach the portuguese final 3rd. Start acquah6 and essien8. Atsu and kasa wings. Warris, gyan upfront. Opare,.Sumaila, Mensah and afful and adams in go ... read full comment
Their defence is porous and atrocious. 442 defending. 433 counter after we reach the portuguese final 3rd. Start acquah6 and essien8. Atsu and kasa wings. Warris, gyan upfront. Opare,.Sumaila, Mensah and afful and adams in goal. opare and acquah will mark out ronaldo. Sumaila will mark out nani. Gh 4 portuguese 0
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago
Atsu, KASA on wings and Warris upfront will be a dream.....I think both gyan and KPB have been ineffective.....We need a true striker Warris
Atsu, KASA on wings and Warris upfront will be a dream.....I think both gyan and KPB have been ineffective.....We need a true striker Warris
ABOA SHANGO 9 years ago
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
general do 9 years ago
i agreed with everyone here .chale we are screwed up .wh shd hv evn drwe with usa k3k3 kwasi appian and nyantakyi took bribe but we know we will catch them all isha allah
i agreed with everyone here .chale we are screwed up .wh shd hv evn drwe with usa k3k3 kwasi appian and nyantakyi took bribe but we know we will catch them all isha allah
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago
If ghana does not go to the next round Appiah and Jordan Ayew are responsible....
If ghana does not go to the next round Appiah and Jordan Ayew are responsible....
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago
Ghana has a very talented squad, the coach is holding the country ransom by fielding mediocre players like Jordan and Adomah....With a proper coach, this talented squad could have won the WC...even with jordan playing we coul ... read full comment
Ghana has a very talented squad, the coach is holding the country ransom by fielding mediocre players like Jordan and Adomah....With a proper coach, this talented squad could have won the WC...even with jordan playing we could draw 2-2 with Germany
Appiah should be investigated..
Nana Kwame Acheampong 9 years ago
I have been reading some of you guyz comment since Akwasi Appiah became Ghana's coach and it is sad how some of you who have no manners and proper upbringing pour insult on a man who can be a father to any of you guyz. I bet ... read full comment
I have been reading some of you guyz comment since Akwasi Appiah became Ghana's coach and it is sad how some of you who have no manners and proper upbringing pour insult on a man who can be a father to any of you guyz. I bet many of you have no decent man in your various families as this noble man. Again do not shorting your lives by hiding behind your computers and acting stupid. Common I thought we Ghanaians have proper upbringing and our rich culture teaches us to be respectful to age. Dr. Akwasi Appiah has shown patriotism and has given his best as any good coach who wishes Ghana the best would. Please let's support this man and let's wish our countrymen good luck and success when they are giving service to mother Ghana. Please represent mother Ghana in a proper way.
Jimmy 9 years ago
Nana kwame Acheampong!!! God bless you oooo, you are one of a kind in this dispensation of complete lack of respect for the age. With 24 million coaches who know better then AA what do you expect. We simply can't accept the f ... read full comment
Nana kwame Acheampong!!! God bless you oooo, you are one of a kind in this dispensation of complete lack of respect for the age. With 24 million coaches who know better then AA what do you expect. We simply can't accept the fact that some teams are better than others. We underrated the USA team but looking at how they played Portugal on divine intervention saved them. I pray that we somehow qualify for the round of 16 along with the USA
GHFUO, heaven is NOT for fools!! 9 years ago
LISTEN, I DONT ENTERTAIN FOOLISHNESS. IF MY DAD WAS BEHAVING HORRIBLY LIKE THIS.U THINK I WONT SAY SMTHING TO HIM? MY DAD WONT WORK LIKE THIS? WELOST TO USA N FAILED TO BEAT GERMANY BECOS OF OUR SO CALLED COACH. HIS HORRIBLE ... read full comment
LISTEN, I DONT ENTERTAIN FOOLISHNESS. IF MY DAD WAS BEHAVING HORRIBLY LIKE THIS.U THINK I WONT SAY SMTHING TO HIM? MY DAD WONT WORK LIKE THIS? WELOST TO USA N FAILED TO BEAT GERMANY BECOS OF OUR SO CALLED COACH. HIS HORRIBLE SUBS IS THE REASON WHY WE ARE IN THIS MESS! LOOK, I WAS RAISED WELL TRUST ME. I EVEN MET YOU IN THE UK AT A GH CLUB SOME YRS AGO N BOUGHT YOU A DRINK. HOWEVER,I DETEST FOOLISHNESS N ACHEAMPONG U KNOW WAT IM TALKING ABOUT.....I DONT SUPPORT FOOLS.....WAT USE IS PATRIOTISM IF YOU DONT HVE THE QUALITY AND GUMBTION TO PRODUCE RESULTS? TWEEAAA!
HE`S NOT AFRAID 9 years ago
APPIAH;EVERYONE KNOWS RONALDO IS WORLD'S BEST
APPIAH;EVERYONE KNOWS RONALDO IS WORLD'S BEST
GHFUO, heaven is NOT for fools!! 9 years ago
WE CAN EVEN BEAT PORTUGAL 10-11....TWEAA. THIS TEAM HAS THE WORST DEFENCE. THEIR DEFENCE STINKS N WET LIKE KORLE
WE CAN EVEN BEAT PORTUGAL 10-11....TWEAA. THIS TEAM HAS THE WORST DEFENCE. THEIR DEFENCE STINKS N WET LIKE KORLE
We have ourselves to blame. We should stop playing CHESS wishing and washy" someone to beat USA for us?
Even if someone beats US for us, what's the guaranttee that we will beat Portugal?
We are fucked, period!
This time you have to go all out against Portugal Ronaldo or no Ronaldo put Afful on him play Opare at the right back give Kwadzo Asamoah a forward role because we need more goals against Portugal and use Astsu as a super su ...
read full comment
This is a match Ghana must win so nothing should be spared in our appetite to score, score and score. To start with, the Portuguese team with the exception of one or two players are generally smallish in size but they prefer ...
read full comment
Ghanaians should know that GHANA is a Christian country. God has his arms all over us. If we rely on "ways and means" where it matters most, we shall fail. We have so much talent, why do we go for Mallam goals or Ways and Mea ...
read full comment
Listen guys...please watch the US vs Portugal game again and tell me it does not look suspicious. Watch from 80th minute if you don't have time. CR7 missed TWO sure headers from the inner box past the side pole!! Two! We all ...
read full comment
Ronaldo is the best player so the whole team should mark him; it's just as important to play the right people. Essien and Acquah should play this time especially with Sulley unavailable.
Watch aa use nkum, Badu and wakasso and jordan, adomah in this game. Stupid fool. He will take langalanga to ww3. Gyimi!
Asamoah Djan is the best
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!VWE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Their defence is porous and atrocious. 442 defending. 433 counter after we reach the portuguese final 3rd. Start acquah6 and essien8. Atsu and kasa wings. Warris, gyan upfront. Opare,.Sumaila, Mensah and afful and adams in go ...
read full comment
Atsu, KASA on wings and Warris upfront will be a dream.....I think both gyan and KPB have been ineffective.....We need a true striker Warris
WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
i agreed with everyone here .chale we are screwed up .wh shd hv evn drwe with usa k3k3 kwasi appian and nyantakyi took bribe but we know we will catch them all isha allah
If ghana does not go to the next round Appiah and Jordan Ayew are responsible....
Ghana has a very talented squad, the coach is holding the country ransom by fielding mediocre players like Jordan and Adomah....With a proper coach, this talented squad could have won the WC...even with jordan playing we coul ...
read full comment
I have been reading some of you guyz comment since Akwasi Appiah became Ghana's coach and it is sad how some of you who have no manners and proper upbringing pour insult on a man who can be a father to any of you guyz. I bet ...
read full comment
Nana kwame Acheampong!!! God bless you oooo, you are one of a kind in this dispensation of complete lack of respect for the age. With 24 million coaches who know better then AA what do you expect. We simply can't accept the f ...
read full comment
LISTEN, I DONT ENTERTAIN FOOLISHNESS. IF MY DAD WAS BEHAVING HORRIBLY LIKE THIS.U THINK I WONT SAY SMTHING TO HIM? MY DAD WONT WORK LIKE THIS? WELOST TO USA N FAILED TO BEAT GERMANY BECOS OF OUR SO CALLED COACH. HIS HORRIBLE ...
read full comment
APPIAH;EVERYONE KNOWS RONALDO IS WORLD'S BEST
WE CAN EVEN BEAT PORTUGAL 10-11....TWEAA. THIS TEAM HAS THE WORST DEFENCE. THEIR DEFENCE STINKS N WET LIKE KORLE