00rawat Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Does anyone know if he started for Australia and played any good? Oh yeah happy 26th birthday Paddy.
Matt Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 2-0 win for Qantas Socceroos over ChinaSaturday, 24 March 2007 The Qantas Socceroos depth continues to rise ahead of July’s Asian Cup finals, after a confidence building 2-0 win over China in Guangzhou tonight. First half goals by Brett Holman and Marco Bresciano earned the Qantas Socceroos an impressive win, against a highly-ranked Asian team that was close to full strength. Australia went into the match with just five players that featured in the World Cup finals last year, with debuts handed to Shane Steffanuto (the 500th Socceroo) and Carl Valeri, plus an inexperienced international bench. Despite this, it was Australia who came out aggressively and had their hosts on the back foot, with captain Mark Viduka, showing all his skills to give himself opportunities that were both well saved by Chinese keeper Leilei in the first six minutes. The early dominance by Australia proved decisive in the 8th minute, when Bresciano showed awareness and pace to get past two defenders and race into the box to set up Holman in the box. The Dutch-based striker did the rest to finish from around the penalty spot and deliver his first Socceroos goal. Australia’s dominance continued as they attacked relentlessly, with the subdued Chinese seemingly mesmerised by the likes of Viduka and Bresciano, who were both outstanding. It resulted in Bresciano adding a second goal in the 28th minute, when he capitalised on a defensive error, to brilliantly dink the ball over the defenders legs, get the ball onto his right foot and calmly stroke the shot past Leilei. The one-way traffic continued with Mile Sterjovski going wide and with Viduka toying with the defenders, much to the appreciation of the Chinese crowd, it looked only at matter of time before another goal was added. That looked to be on the cards, when Holman ran from a clear onside position to latch onto a through ball intended for Sterjovski. As Holman raced towards goal, he was sensationally called back by the linesman, who ruled Sterjovski offside, who had clearly halted his run to allow Holman through. The second half was a totally different affair however, as China came out with more vigour and had Australia on the back foot, although the difference being Australia’s defence was holding up very well. Over zealous officiating, which saw the foul count reach 22-5 against Australia, didn’t help matters. Within the first five minutes of the second half, China had doubled their goal attempts tally, although none seriously threatened Mark Schwarzer’s goal. The humid conditions certainly looked to be taking its toll on the Aussie players as China kept possession and showed more desperation in their defensive duties. China almost broke its duck in the 65th minute, with Jun Zhe breaking free on the right and cutting the ball back to Yan Peng, whose first time shot from six metres out, is brilliantly turned away by Schwarzer for a corner. With the substitutions coming thick and fast (each team allowed six), the rhythm suddenly went out of the match, although China continued to press, but Schwarzer was never tested again and Australia held on for a well deserved win. Match Details China 0 Australia 2 (Brett Holman 8’, Marco Bresciano 28’) Australia's starting line-up: Mark Schwarzer (gk), Lucas Neill, Luke Wilkshire, Shane Steffanuto (Jade North 66’), Michael Beauchamp, Patrick Kisnorbo, Marco Bresciano (Nick Carle 80’), Carl Valeri (Jacob Burns 90’), Brett Holman (Archie Thompson 69’), Mile Sterjovski (Simon Colosimo 85’), Mark Viduka © (Scott McDonald 76’) Subs not used: Michael Thwaite, Ryan Griffiths, Brad Jones (gk). Cautions: Beauchamp (32’), Holman (69’) Referee: Wu Chao Jue (Hong Kong) Venue: YueXiuShan Stadium, Guangzhou, China www.footballaustralia.com.au
Leonisco Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Happy Birthday Paddy! :thumbsup: They kept a clean sheet, so he must have played alright. He didn't get subbed off so it looks like he's not injured. It's all good.
lookwhaticando Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 He's listed fifth in the team above. Does that mean he played on the left of a five-man back line? Or... did he play holding midfielder?
Simi Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Happy Birthday PK. . Hopefully he has no injuries to return with.
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Paddy K was the business tonight He played right-back in a 3-4-3 form Solid play, fancy footwork, dispossessed some players a few times, showed that classic corner form of his albeit not scoring any... very impressive to see the lad play out the whole game tonight!
Simi Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Paddy K was the business tonight He played right-back in a 3-4-3 form Solid play, fancy footwork, dispossessed some players a few times, showed that classic corner form of his albeit not scoring any... very impressive to see the lad play out the whole game tonight! Thanks for that. Right back though. With a 3 I suppose it's more central.
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Thanks for that. Right back though. With a 3 I suppose it's more central. He looked like a fish in water at right-back! Very composed... his passes were quality
cisono Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Paddy K was the business tonight He played right-back in a 3-4-3 form Solid play, fancy footwork, dispossessed some players a few times, showed that classic corner form of his albeit not scoring any... very impressive to see the lad play out the whole game tonight! So glad to hear that... although it's no real surprise. Keep up the good work PK!
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Chris Coleman will be pleased. Lets hope not!
lcfc_jme Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Happy Birthday and well done Paddy Seconded. Happy birthday Kisnorbo, and well done again today.
DB11 Posted 24 March 2007 Posted 24 March 2007 Couldn't ask for a better birthday present could you? Well done Kisnorbo
Geo V Posted 25 March 2007 Posted 25 March 2007 Yeah happy birthday to him BTW how can someone play right-back in a 3-4-3? Does that mean there was just one centre-half or did they play 3 central defenders and Kissa was to the right of them? Anyway, it`ll be great for the lad to have helped his side keep a clean sheet and he will be better for playing at a higher stage. I cant believe how few International players we have these days. A sign of the times?!
lookwhaticando Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 BTW how can someone play right-back in a 3-4-3? Does that mean there was just one centre-half or did they play 3 central defenders and Kissa was to the right of them? Pretty much means he was the CB furthest to the right. Depends how the manager tells them to play, though. Three CBs packed in the middle as CBs... or two that play more like full-backs.
Geo V Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 Pretty much means he was the CB furthest to the right. Depends how the manager tells them to play, though. Three CBs packed in the middle as CBs... or two that play more like full-backs. we are tactical genuises now! There is no end to our skills! There is no way that you can play full-backs in a 343. Kissa must have been the right-sided CB of the 3 which meant he at times found himself covering down the right side but that cant have been as an out and out right back.
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 It was probably more of a centre role, but he was on the right anyhow. Had space to move around, couple of times I thought he'd stuffed up by not marking a player but with only three in the back you can't leave it open by concentrating on one player.. had no problem shutting him down when he came in to have a shot
lookwhaticando Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 we are tactical genuises now! There is no end to our skills! There is no way that you can play full-backs in a 343. Kissa must have been the right-sided CB of the 3 which meant he at times found himself covering down the right side but that cant have been as an out and out right back. You could play fullbacks. They'd have to be bloody sharp though. PS: We are tactical gods now... fancy a stab at the city job? It can't be that hard. I'd be manager, you can be my bitch gopher assistant.
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 "Paddy is a Warrior" Great quotes as always from Kelly!!!!
Geo V Posted 26 March 2007 Posted 26 March 2007 You could play fullbacks. They'd have to be bloody sharp though. PS: We are tactical gods now... fancy a stab at the city job? It can't be that hard. I'd be manager, you can be my bitch gopher assistant. Ive guided Leicester to the title on two occasions and the European cup mate so I know I am ready for the big job if MM came begging. Unfortunately it was on Champ Manager but there is no substituting my amazing achievements . Come in Keegan FFS!!
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