Dutch friendly exposes Ghana's weaknesses

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Son of Man 11 years ago

We are going to spend $9m for a week stay in Brazil. The Coach lacks the tactical acumen to switch gears when the going gets rough. He will stick to the same 1 striker formation 'cos that is all that he knows. When you go ...
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We are going to spend $9m for a week stay in Brazil. The Coach lacks the tactical acumen to switch gears when the going gets rough. He will stick to the same 1 striker formation 'cos that is all that he knows. When you go for cheap, you get a cheap performance.
OKOE 11 years ago

THE TIME HAS COME AND CHEAP TALK IS OVER. OUR TEAM IS GOING TO MEET THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND SHOWMANSHIP IS NOT THE GAME. COMMON SENSE AND LOOKING FOR EACH OTHER ON FIELD WILL BE THE GAME TO PLAY. IT IS NOT GOING TO BE EASY ...
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THE TIME HAS COME AND CHEAP TALK IS OVER. OUR TEAM IS GOING TO MEET THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND SHOWMANSHIP IS NOT THE GAME. COMMON SENSE AND LOOKING FOR EACH OTHER ON FIELD WILL BE THE GAME TO PLAY. IT IS NOT GOING TO BE EASY AND WITH DETERMINATION FROM ALL, SUCCESS WILL BE YOURS.
moyo 11 years ago

Ghanaians will always repeat history instead of learning from it. We claim to be a football loving country but we can spend $20,000 a month on a coach who cannot even write his name on paper let alone make a meaning of a plan ...
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Ghanaians will always repeat history instead of learning from it. We claim to be a football loving country but we can spend $20,000 a month on a coach who cannot even write his name on paper let alone make a meaning of a plan. I am very very disappointed. No country under the sun will even pay Akwasi Appiah $100 a month for such a coach. If Ghana had recruited a sports coach from any of the institutions in Ghana would have been better.
Ern 11 years ago

Our problem in the Netherlands game was that we did not create chances and did not threaten the Netherlands goal.
This is football, every team will conceede a goal now and then. If the defence was so poor, and Netherlands co ...
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Our problem in the Netherlands game was that we did not create chances and did not threaten the Netherlands goal.
This is football, every team will conceede a goal now and then. If the defence was so poor, and Netherlands could "nonchalantly march" their way into our box, why didn't they score more?
Germany "nonchalantly marched" their way into Cameroon's goal TWICE. The problem for Germany was that Cameroon also "nonchalantly marched" into the German goal TWICE!! That is why no body is complaining about Cameroon, because they also scored to tie the match. Ghana on the other hand only had 2 or so shots on target the whole article. How a sports Journalist can look at that and say our problem in that game was the defence beats me!
SKILLO 11 years ago

Essien can play central defense against Portugal. WHY? Cos He knows Ronaldo better!

Essien can play central defense against Portugal. WHY? Cos He knows Ronaldo better!
The Stallion 11 years ago

If there is a game going on and something happens, then you can bring Essien or change his position to a central defender -- you can't just change the composition of a team by playing him in central defence when nothing is ha ...
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If there is a game going on and something happens, then you can bring Essien or change his position to a central defender -- you can't just change the composition of a team by playing him in central defence when nothing is happening or when there are central defenders in the team.
The Stallion 11 years ago

If the writer sees the defence that bad, why didn't Holland harvest?
It is the pairing of the central defence and/or the parings of the full backs that might have caused the problem.
It is not a matter of having "good defen ...
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If the writer sees the defence that bad, why didn't Holland harvest?
It is the pairing of the central defence and/or the parings of the full backs that might have caused the problem.
It is not a matter of having "good defenders" that matters in soccer; it is who and who are paired to play the 4 and 5, who and who are paired to play the 2 and 3?
Against Holland, the problem might have been with the forwards. If we had responded with fire and tormented their goal area for a while, they would have recoiled into their shells!
OKOE 11 years ago

HAVE YOU NOT HEARD?HE IS GOING TO BE MAKING $100 AN HOUR NOW.SO GO AHEAD KILL YOURSELF.YOU WORTHLES PIECE OF CHORKOR TRASH.

HAVE YOU NOT HEARD?HE IS GOING TO BE MAKING $100 AN HOUR NOW.SO GO AHEAD KILL YOURSELF.YOU WORTHLES PIECE OF CHORKOR TRASH.
Truth 11 years ago

When AA asked for assistance from former coach Milo most Ghanaians were up in arms.Now that the real situation is staring us in the face you say he has no technical acumen.Klinsman is being helped by berti vogts.Let us all fo ...
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When AA asked for assistance from former coach Milo most Ghanaians were up in arms.Now that the real situation is staring us in the face you say he has no technical acumen.Klinsman is being helped by berti vogts.Let us all fold our arms and watch our team get humiliated this summer afterall we are all to blame.
GHFUO, RIP MAYA ANGELOU!! 11 years ago

CAN YOU COMPARE BERTI VOGTS TO MILO? WE WANT BETTER, BUT THOSE IDIOTS AT GFA ARE TOO BUSY SCRAMBLING FOR MONEY. THEY WOULD RATHER SEE THE TEAM FAIL. THAN LOSE OUT ON POCKETING SOME OF THESE WCUP CASH. THAT IS THE PROBLEM. NOT ...
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CAN YOU COMPARE BERTI VOGTS TO MILO? WE WANT BETTER, BUT THOSE IDIOTS AT GFA ARE TOO BUSY SCRAMBLING FOR MONEY. THEY WOULD RATHER SEE THE TEAM FAIL. THAN LOSE OUT ON POCKETING SOME OF THESE WCUP CASH. THAT IS THE PROBLEM. NOTHING GOOD IS CHEAP. THESE GFA PPL WANT THE BEST BUT ARE NOT MENTALLY PREPAREDTO LET GO OF THE CASH. GH CAN EASILY COMPETE FOR THE WCUP WITH THE RIGHT CARPENTER/COACH IN CHARGE. WE HVE THE PLAYERS/MATERIALS. BUT LOOK?!

G. K. Berko 11 years ago

I have never favored one-striker Offense. It is puts too much burden on one Forward Line player. Besides, when that person gets neutralized, no one on his team seems to be ready to fill in for him or back him up.

It is a ...
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I have never favored one-striker Offense. It is puts too much burden on one Forward Line player. Besides, when that person gets neutralized, no one on his team seems to be ready to fill in for him or back him up.

It is also always easier for the Opponents to focus on the singular striker to frustrate him. When there are multiple strikers, the Opponents defense is always on thorns to figure out who is going to make the next drive to the goal.

I think Teams with 4-3-3 formations when they have speedy full backs and a midfielder are always most potent.

Our players must fast develop tactical patience and better anticipation.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Long Live Ghana!!!
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelou! 11 years ago

Kwaku Bonsam was talked about on en today. The announcers said he was responsible for ronaldo' injury and unavailability to play....eeeii, boys abr3. Cold War tactics paa nie?

The breakdown leading to the goal started and ...
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Kwaku Bonsam was talked about on en today. The announcers said he was responsible for ronaldo' injury and unavailability to play....eeeii, boys abr3. Cold War tactics paa nie?

The breakdown leading to the goal started and should be credited to nkum. He failed to markout sneider. He. Lost concentration as sneider hid behind a fellow dutch player as a screen to diffuse nkum. Then as soon as nkum moved right. Sneider run between nkum and I believe sumaila. Took the pass and passed it to robben. It happened so fast but nkum should have calculated, read the move proper. He committed him self too early on the play and dats wat lead to the goal.
readi 2 dye 11 years ago

Adomah was suppose to be back there helping nkoom but was late getting...watch it again..

Adomah was suppose to be back there helping nkoom but was late getting...watch it again..
GHFUO, RIP MAYA ANGELOU!! 11 years ago

HEWAS TAKED ABOUT ON ESPN...KWAKU BONSAM AKA WIZARD OF WEDNESDAY. COULDNT STOP LAFFING. ESPN SHOULD HVE PUT HIS PIC UP ON TV FOR ALL TO SEE...MUAHAHAAAAA AFA!

HEWAS TAKED ABOUT ON ESPN...KWAKU BONSAM AKA WIZARD OF WEDNESDAY. COULDNT STOP LAFFING. ESPN SHOULD HVE PUT HIS PIC UP ON TV FOR ALL TO SEE...MUAHAHAAAAA AFA!
THE ONE AND ONLY WAHJAHKAMAN, 11 years ago

We have very good individual prayers and all we need is a tactician as a coach to take us through the world cup.My fear is that, we will never get far as we did in South Africa.

We have very good individual prayers and all we need is a tactician as a coach to take us through the world cup.My fear is that, we will never get far as we did in South Africa.
Santaclausian, Croydon 11 years ago

Near perfect analysis but we need to take into consideration the fact that what was featured is not our first choice defence. Jonathan Mensah and Boye will make our defence much much stronger. It is Inkoom I am worried about ...
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Near perfect analysis but we need to take into consideration the fact that what was featured is not our first choice defence. Jonathan Mensah and Boye will make our defence much much stronger. It is Inkoom I am worried about. To say KA did not have a plan is incorrect. Out last game against S. Korea will give us a clearer picture of a definite approach .
malcolm, bulwak 11 years ago

to build a winsome side one need to form a solid defence.you dont go anywhere even if you have the Worlds best attacking line,.the team with the best defence will lift the Trophy.am worried about the entire backline

to build a winsome side one need to form a solid defence.you dont go anywhere even if you have the Worlds best attacking line,.the team with the best defence will lift the Trophy.am worried about the entire backline
koo 11 years ago

When are some Ghanaians going to learn not be one sided ,but also pay attention to quality of the opponent,the Dutch were superior,they have much more quality player than us and also playing in their backyard which makes it a ...
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When are some Ghanaians going to learn not be one sided ,but also pay attention to quality of the opponent,the Dutch were superior,they have much more quality player than us and also playing in their backyard which makes it a little difficult,we should remember that no matter how you think you're good,on any given day,someone can make you look ordinary even with your best tactics
Ern 11 years ago

We registered a mere 2 tame shots on target in 90 minutes, and you guys are worried about the backline?
The defence is fine. They will conceede one or two here and there, but we should make sure we are also scoring goals!
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We registered a mere 2 tame shots on target in 90 minutes, and you guys are worried about the backline?
The defence is fine. They will conceede one or two here and there, but we should make sure we are also scoring goals!
Or you guys want to play 11 defenders, get 3 0-0 draws and get sent back home with 3 points in the bag? or what? I really dont understand this fixation with the defence.
Ghana's problem has ALWAYS been scoring goals. From the days of Tony Baffour and co, our defence has always been ok, our midfield, strong. Our weakness, even with Anthony Yeboah and Abedi, was putting the ball in the back of the net (Im talking of weakness on the field, not all the back room fighting that went on).
You guys are so focussed on the defence that you see it as a problem when it is not. Its a bit like a black man walks into a store to honestly buy some stuff, and all the security guys start watching him, meanwhile the white guy is stealing the stuff but no one is watching him cos they are all looking at the black guy. All you people can see is defense, defense, defense, meanwhile Black stars are registering 2 shots on target in 90 minutes.
Cameroon conceeded 2 goals, but are you complaining about them? No. Why? because they also scored 2 goals.
Infact, Germany that we are all afraid of conceeded 2 goals, but is the whole country crying about their defence? NO.
Come on guys, be objective for a bit........ im not insulting anyone, merely stating facts.
Me4U 11 years ago

The reason why no one is talking about the attack is because Gyan did not feature in the match. Of course we have a problem in attack but we also do in defence. Our attack will turn out fine once the tournament commences but ...
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The reason why no one is talking about the attack is because Gyan did not feature in the match. Of course we have a problem in attack but we also do in defence. Our attack will turn out fine once the tournament commences but it is scary to think of how the defenders will respond when the Germans are pressing to score. And trust me on this one, we will be defending a lot in that game and try to catch them on the break.

Ern # Chai!! Dia ris God ooooooooh!!! 11 years ago

ok, so God forbid Gyan gets hurt, should we just pack up and go then?

ok, so God forbid Gyan gets hurt, should we just pack up and go then?
VERY LIKELY 11 years ago

With a very bad Defense and a very weak and ineffective Attack, Ghana is very unlikely to go beyond ROUND ONE.

With a very bad Defense and a very weak and ineffective Attack, Ghana is very unlikely to go beyond ROUND ONE.
K. Ghana 11 years ago

A clear, effective plan needs to be in place — probably mapped out conscientiously Van Gaal-style in a notepad — by the time they board that flight to Brazil. Otherwise, the Black Stars might just be on an early flight ba ...
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A clear, effective plan needs to be in place — probably mapped out conscientiously Van Gaal-style in a notepad — by the time they board that flight to Brazil. Otherwise, the Black Stars might just be on an early flight back to Accra.
Me4U 11 years ago

I think the writer is a bit harsh on Afful and Opare. Other than that, everything is spot on. The thinness of a very weak defence will be our bane. Inkoom is not good enough, does he always have to break the ball before tryin ...
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I think the writer is a bit harsh on Afful and Opare. Other than that, everything is spot on. The thinness of a very weak defence will be our bane. Inkoom is not good enough, does he always have to break the ball before trying to dribble or lay a pass?

Deploying both Inkoom and Adomah at the right side is every opponent's dream come true. So far, we have sucked throughout every non-African friendly match. Somehow I have a feeling Kwesi Appiah is going to experiment against South Korea as well. He does not believe in winning friendlies and sees it as another avenue to test fringe players.....

Forget the fact that the World Cup starts very soon. He is of the view that what he does in training is adequate enough to play the World Cup games. That is a VERY VERY dangerous view and will cause our early exit.
worlas 11 years ago

One thing this writer has forgotten is
football is a game wait and see what these boys will do.Do you know a player
called DRAMANI who was in the 2006 world
cup squad against USA?Please writer keep
your frustration to you ...
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One thing this writer has forgotten is
football is a game wait and see what these boys will do.Do you know a player
called DRAMANI who was in the 2006 world
cup squad against USA?Please writer keep
your frustration to yourself.
emmanuel kwaku 11 years ago

THERE IS NO POINT IN WHAT U WROTE MAY U COME AGAIN.REMEMBER COACH APPIAH WILL GO FAR AND IF POSSIBLE WINNING THE CUP MARK IT.

THERE IS NO POINT IN WHAT U WROTE MAY U COME AGAIN.REMEMBER COACH APPIAH WILL GO FAR AND IF POSSIBLE WINNING THE CUP MARK IT.
tuy 11 years ago

Ghana's match against Netherlands was just a friendly match. Ghana did not use its starting eleven. Friendly matches are different. Anybody who has referenced Van Gal' notes taking during the match must be suffering from infe ...
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Ghana's match against Netherlands was just a friendly match. Ghana did not use its starting eleven. Friendly matches are different. Anybody who has referenced Van Gal' notes taking during the match must be suffering from inferiority complex. Every coach has his style. In 2002, Luiz Felipe Scolari won the world cup without taking a note. In 2006 he reached the semi final of the world cup with Portugal without taking a single note. Sven Goran Ericksson does no take notes. I can site so many examples. But it will be a waste of time. The two coaches who took Ghana to the last two world cups, were they ever spotted taking notes? Suffice it to say that some of you don't have analytical minds.
Adjoa 11 years ago

The Dutch played at home. If Ghana were so poor in defense and the Dutch came from the moon, why couldn't the Dutch white wash Ghana, boy?
Write from your heard and not your heart.

The Dutch played at home. If Ghana were so poor in defense and the Dutch came from the moon, why couldn't the Dutch white wash Ghana, boy?
Write from your heard and not your heart.
C.O.D 11 years ago

What are "friendlies" for in the world of football? To test, rehearse, get exposed, learn and plug the holes, among others. There are too many "coaches" in Ghana and I wonder why even some local clubs employ foreign coaches. ...
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What are "friendlies" for in the world of football? To test, rehearse, get exposed, learn and plug the holes, among others. There are too many "coaches" in Ghana and I wonder why even some local clubs employ foreign coaches. This piece suggests the writer is a tactician and an analyst. But where is he/she?
Kweku Nenya Ka na wu II 11 years ago

Appiah with a notepad? You are kidding me! The guy was forced on Ghanaians by his Ashanti cliques at the GFA, and has no clue what is going on. Just He has no strategy for the World Cup. He is only going to rely on individual ...
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Appiah with a notepad? You are kidding me! The guy was forced on Ghanaians by his Ashanti cliques at the GFA, and has no clue what is going on. Just He has no strategy for the World Cup. He is only going to rely on individual talents (the same strategy he used during the Africa Cup)at the World Cup. And guess what, he is going to fail miserably.

Zangina 11 years ago

I have always had my fears about Appiah. His lack of innovation and tactics. But what worries me more is his fixation with Inkoom. It is clear the guy has reached his highest level which is nowhere near good enough for the Ba ...
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I have always had my fears about Appiah. His lack of innovation and tactics. But what worries me more is his fixation with Inkoom. It is clear the guy has reached his highest level which is nowhere near good enough for the Back Stars. Somehow he always finds his way into the team.Appiah and Inkoom will sink us.
So so 11 years ago

moy don`t be jealous about Appiah

moy don`t be jealous about Appiah
London East 11 years ago

According to Uk newspaper, Ghana couldn't create any chance to score a goal

According to Uk newspaper, Ghana couldn't create any chance to score a goal
MENSAH. 11 years ago

THE WRITER HAS USED HIS TIME AND EFFORT TO POINT OUT WHERE THE BLACK STARS COULD FALL.
But never said anything about how to correct the weaknesses and the strategy employed to win.
I HAVE ANOTHER VIEW ABOUT OUR BLACK STARS: ...
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THE WRITER HAS USED HIS TIME AND EFFORT TO POINT OUT WHERE THE BLACK STARS COULD FALL.
But never said anything about how to correct the weaknesses and the strategy employed to win.
I HAVE ANOTHER VIEW ABOUT OUR BLACK STARS:
They are well,able,poised,energetic,uncompromising,well prepared entity that fear no foe.
I believe without any doubt,if DENMARK SHOULD HAVE MET THE BLACK STARS,IN THIS WORLD CUP,THEY MIGHT HAVE GONE HOME CRYING LIKE BABIES.
DENMARK,can never score Ghana in the WORLD CUP,PERIOD.
WHAT CAN HELP GHANA?
That's what they need today,but not something that can bring their faith,spirit,enthusiasm,poise,energy down.
LET'S GIVE THEM OUR MORAL SUPPORT AND BACK THEM WITH PRAYER,FOR THEIR PROTECTION,WISDOM,FAITH,ONENESS,AND ONE MIND,BODY AND SOUL,to approach and execute the game-plan,as laid down by their coaches,to come up with the trophy.
THAT'S WHAT I THINK,THEY NEED FROM US NOW.
Concern Ghana Man 11 years ago

Mr. writer, this is exactly what's going to happen.

"by the time they board that flight to Brazil. Otherwise, the Black Stars might just be on an early flight back to Accra"

While the Dutch coach was busy taking notes. ...
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Mr. writer, this is exactly what's going to happen.

"by the time they board that flight to Brazil. Otherwise, the Black Stars might just be on an early flight back to Accra"

While the Dutch coach was busy taking notes. Ghana coach was biting his brain.
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

Ghana Black Stars are not Playing well at the Moment.The Black Stars have lost all the friendly Matches they have played.The Team is not defending properly,the midfield is not well organise,and the forward line is not scoring ...
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Ghana Black Stars are not Playing well at the Moment.The Black Stars have lost all the friendly Matches they have played.The Team is not defending properly,the midfield is not well organise,and the forward line is not scoring more goal.
Black Stars coach Mr.Kwasi Appiah should sort out the weakness in the Team before the World Cup Starts other wise the team will on the Plane back home.
malcolm, bulwak 11 years ago

how come that after the 6 1 demolition we havent managed a single win. dont tell me they were frendlies. check how Brazil taketheir friendlies

how come that after the 6 1 demolition we havent managed a single win. dont tell me they were frendlies. check how Brazil taketheir friendlies

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