very tough game today, the result is deceiving....

we are having serious issues in our midfield, both helping the attack, but mainly backing up the defense, the way the opponents get close to our defensive line is appaling

samaris is having a hardtime adapting and talisca as much as he is skilfull and shoots well ( and scores) he is terrible defending

derley's debut as a starter was very positive, that guy is a fighter and the goal was well deserved

salvio was once more a key player and today for a change artur did very well, with 3 class saves in the 1st half

after scoring the 1st goal , we clearly got the confidence that seemed to be missing in the 1st half and part of the 2nd one, and arouca was unable to stop us

im so glad we were able to score these many goals, but im hoping that jesus can use the next couple weeks to address our midfield issues

 

We missed Enzo. His scrub work makes a lot of people better, including Samaris' job.

 

So we played Arouca this weekend, Pedro Emanuel brought his usual tactics of counter attack and a new one of ball punching with a yellow, it was a tight game but then...

and the flood gates opened, Derley, Salvio and Jonas joined the block party and the final score was 4-0.

 

I missed the game, but caught a replay. Salvio is well on his way to being the club player of the year. Lisandro Lopez started. I wasn't thrilled with his movement.