Where are my couch managers? Poland vs Portugal

[Goatseye]

vivster said:

Goatseye said:

I hope Scisca doesn't see this post. :-s

Can they control the game if Portugal relinquishes possession? because that's what Portugal is going to do. They have 3 center and 1 defensive midfielders just to stop Poland's defense and feed Ronaldo and Nani. Two of the most creative of their midfielders are injured and they have less decision makers in the middle.

The question is if Poland leaves the field to them. Weaker teams tend to let the stronger team play while waiting for counter opportunities. Unless Poland grows some balls and attacks from the start, this could get pretty dreary with Portugal not knowing what to do with the ball and Poland hesitant to leave their defense exposed.

The best thing that could happen to the game is an early Portugal goal.

Let's hope for an entertaining match. Portugal have many starting 11 guys out for the count due to physical problems.