R16 - CCM v City @ Gosford

[tim...]

Hyundai A-League 2017/18 | Round 16
Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City
Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
Sunday 14 January 2018, kickoff 5:00pm

TV: Fox Sports 501
Radio: Coast FM 96.3 & ABC Grandstand

Match Officials
Referee: Adam Kersey
Assistants: Lance Greenshields & Matthew McOrist
4O: Kurt Ams; VAR: Strebre

CCM: 1.Ben KENNEDY (Gk), 2.Storm ROUX, 4.Jake McGING, 5.Antony GOLEC, 6.Tom HIARIEJ, 8.Blake POWELL, 9.ASDRUBAL, 13.Kwabena APPIAH, 14.Adam BERRY, 15.Alan BARO (c), 16.Liam ROSE, 17.Josh BINGHAM, 20.Adam PEARCE (Gk), 21.Kye ROWLES, 22.Jacob MELLING, 24.Lachlan WALES, 25.Peter KEKERIS, 26.Jack KUIPERS
**two to be omitted**

Ins: 14.Adam BERRY (promoted), 16.Liam ROSE (promoted), 17.Josh BINGHAM (promoted), 21.Kye ROWLES (promoted), 25.Peter KEKERIS (promoted), 26.Jack KUIPERS (promoted)
Outs: 3.Josh ROSE (suspended – 1 week), 7.Andrew HOOLE (suspended – 1 week), 11.Connor PAIN (hamstring – indefinite), 23.Wout BRAMA (hamstring – 1 week)
Unavailable: 10.Daniel De SILVA (international duty), 18.Tom GLOVER (Gk) (international duty), 12.Trent BUHAGIAR (international duty)

MCY: 1.Dean Bouzanis, 2.Manny Muscat, 3. Scott Jamieson, 4.Harrison Delbridge, 5. Bart Schenkeveld, 6.Osama Malik, 7. Nick Fitzgerald, 10.Dario Vidosic, 14.Daniel Arzani, 18. Eugene Galekovic, 22. Michael Jakobsen, 25. Iacopo La Rocca, 26. Luke Brattan, 27. Marcin Budzinski, 34.Connor Metcalfe, 35.Ramy Najjarine, 37.Nathaniel Atkinson, 44. Ross McCormack

Ins: 25. Iacopo La Rocca (promoted), 34.Connor Metcalfe (promoted), 35. Ramy Najjarine (promoted)
Outs: 9.Marcelo Carrusca (omitted)
Unavailable: 11.Bruce Kamau (international duty), 13.Stefan Mauk (international duty), 21. Ruon Tongyik (international duty), 23. Bruno Fornaroli (ankle)

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Fixture History v Melbourne City / Heart (Hyundai A-League)
Played 22 / CCM 10 / MCY 7 / Draws 5
Goals Scored 29 / Goals Conceded 29

City at CCS: Played 10 / Won 2 / Drawn 2 / Lost 6

Biggest Wins over City/Heart:
2-0 at Gosford, 2012/13 R11
2-0 at Gosford, 2014/15 R14
3-1 at Gosford, 2011/12 R8

Biggest Loss to City/Heart:
1-5 at Gosford, 2015/16 R9

Last Met: 2017/18 Round 10
City 1 CCM 0 at AAMI Park

Form (A-League)
MCY - L L L W W
CCM - L L D D L​

 

[scottmac]

Meh

 

[Big Al]

There a two man team atm. We can take em.

No Hoole even better chance as won’t be turning attack into useless possession

 

[Fishsdad]

"On Sunday I'd like to see Wales start for Pain, Hoole back on the right wing and Asdrubal and Powell start as 9 & 10 and rotate themselves between those 2 positions. I think they can both play both positions effectively and rotating will create a lot of chances by keeping the defence guessing."

Gratis wrote the above on another thread, and I really like the idea of Asdrubal and Powell sharing 9 &10.

Given that both our wings (Hoole and Pain) are out I can see that Paulo will start with both Kubi and Wales. Hopefully we'll see Wales in at RW, where he is more comfortable. Kubi has played often enough on the left and will be the same player regardless of which wing he's on.

While I reckon this is our strongest front four given the unavailability of the Hoole, Pain and Buhagiar, it isn't likely to have City quaking with fear.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Kubi has played often enough on the left and will be the same player regardless of which wing he's on.

yeah you mean he'll work hard and run well but still won't be able to play a decent final ball or shoot. Agreed.

With Hoole, DDS and Wout out, we're unlikley to have the time on the ball we like/need to play our system. But Okon does not change tactically. So the real question is who will he play at 10? Tommy is much less likely now that Wout is out – unless Okon is willing to start Rosey and Melling side by side. I can't see that happening. Powell seems the most likely as Okon played him there (to our detriment) last year, but agree with others that I'd rather he tried Adsrubal.

For the most part I think we'll line up exactly how I thought we should have against the Jets. Lachie in for Pain. Rowles in for Rose. Melling in for Wout (resting him till 60 mins). The only question mark for me is how he will seek to fill the hole at 10.

 

[scottmac]

yeah you mean he'll work hard and run well but still won't be able to play a decent final ball or shoot. Agreed.

I think it might be better for Appiah on the left. He always brings the ball to his right foot which narrows the angle for shooting but on the left it would open up.
Not sure how he passes with left foot

 

[greenlig]

Not sure how he passes with left foot

Neither is he.

 

[Ozhammer]

I stand by my previous post on the Rd 15 thread that Asdrubal would be most likely to make the best fist of playing at No.10, with Powell at No.9 and Wales and Appiah on the flanks.

Melling and Tom at DM and Rowles or Roux at LB. The rest of the side picks itself imo.

I really can’t see Okon making any surprise selections on Sunday given the desperate need for the points.

 

[scottmac]

I stand by my previous post on the Rd 15 thread that Asdrubal would be most likely to make the best fist of playing at No.10, with Powell at No.9 and Wales and Appiah on the flanks.

Melling and Tom at DM and Rowles or Roux at LB. The rest of the side picks itself imo.

I really can’t see Okon making any surprise selections on Sunday given the desperate need for the points.

I can see him making surprise selections because of the desperate need for points

 

[tim...]

Squads named.
In are Berry, Rose Jnr, Bingham, Rowles, Kekeris and Kuipers
They replace Hoole, Rose Snr, Pain & Brama. Glover/Bingham/DDS still with Oly

For City, La Rocca returns; Carrusca is left out. Kamau, Mauk & Tongyik all on int'l duty.

Full squads & in+outs in first post.

 

[scottmac]

So how about a 4132?

McGing Baro Golec Rowles
Hiarjei
Wales Powell Kekeris
Asdrubal Bingham

 

[MagpieMariner]

So how about a 4132?

McGing Baro Golec Rowles
Hiarjei
Wales Powell Kekeris
Asdrubal Bingham

Why not as above with Powell & Asdrubal swapped? I think we've seen how good Powell is at #10 (last year) and he's scored twice from #9 this year.

 

[scottmac]

Why not as above with Powell & Asdrubal swapped? I think we've seen how good Powell is at #10 (last year) and he's scored twice from #9 this year.

I actually had them that way then changed it. I think both Bingham and Asdrubal would benefit having another striker beside them. Powell has played some great one touch balls to put players on goal and I think he may encourage moor attacking play in 10 than Asdrubal would there. Just my thoughts.

 

[scottmac]

What's the go with Kuipers? What position etc.

 

[TedShot]

cant explain why.. but I am excited about Bingham, and Kekeris getting a run. Especially if its alongside asdrubal and powell! Hell, asdrubal and powell being on at the same time is gonna be great to see. Here's hoping that scottmac has picked the starting side (and nice formation)!

 

[MagpieMariner]

I actually had them that way then changed it. I think both Bingham and Asdrubal would benefit having another striker beside them. Powell has played some great one touch balls to put players on goal and I think he may encourage moor attacking play in 10 than Asdrubal would there. Just my thoughts.

I'll go with that. Historically I think we've done best in that area with 2 strikers together (Simon & McBreen, Simon & Sasho to name a couple).

 

[MagpieMariner]

Thinking of Asdrubal as a lone striker, I think he's too small against most sides with 2 monsters at CB, seeing we insist on crosses in the air. When we learn to put our passes at his feet he may do better.

 

[tim...]

What's the go with Kuipers? What position etc.

Mmmmm Kippers

 

[Yoda]

What's the go with Kuipers? What position etc.

Kuipers has predominantly played LB in the NYL & NPL last year. Could be there to provide cover for LB, RB and possibly CM but I wouldn't expect him to get a run. Not very tall but appears reasonably athletic and good on the ball plus willing to get forward.

 

[scottmac]

cant explain why.. but I am excited about Bingham, and Kekeris getting a run. Especially if its alongside asdrubal and powell! Hell, asdrubal and powell being on at the same time is gonna be great to see. Here's hoping that scottmac has picked the starting side (and nice formation)!

Wee could tweak that and put Hiarjei in at 10 and Melling at 6 with one of the strikers dropping to the bench. In defence Tom could drop back to another 6 and Asdrubal to 10. that way any long balls that Bingham wins could be knocked back to an advancing Asdrubal and Hiarjei.