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Well the Euros are long over but still I was discussing it with some people I know and somebody brought up an excellent point which I agreed with him. Croatia not once had a decent long range powerful effort, from what you see from guys like Podolski (Germany), Kolodin (Russia), Ibrahimovic's goal and even that strike from Turkey in the quarterfinal match which caused Stipe to go nuts on his defenders.
I know a goal is a goal, but our players never break the back of the net (perfect example is Podolski's goal against Croatia), it was a problem in the last couple of tournaments where we get ourselves in good chances and they try to be too cute with their shot or shoot straight at the goalkeeper. Why not try to test the goalkeeper from long range or try to drill a shot in the corners? I know it's easy to say it, but I've seen it from other players and it's hard to believe guys like Srna, Kranjcar, Modric etc.. can't do this
They should try to take long range efforts on time, it will also help in opening up some space for the strikers as the defense will play more pressing, but then again we struggle with teams who press :sleepy:
I know a goal is a goal, but our players never break the back of the net (perfect example is Podolski's goal against Croatia), it was a problem in the last couple of tournaments where we get ourselves in good chances and they try to be too cute with their shot or shoot straight at the goalkeeper. Why not try to test the goalkeeper from long range or try to drill a shot in the corners? I know it's easy to say it, but I've seen it from other players and it's hard to believe guys like Srna, Kranjcar, Modric etc.. can't do this
They should try to take long range efforts on time, it will also help in opening up some space for the strikers as the defense will play more pressing, but then again we struggle with teams who press :sleepy: