View Full Version : D1 Match 1: Muad v Reyes
Scarface
04-02-2006, 22:41
MUAD
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REYES
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James for me......excellent defense, great midfield and top class forwards......plus that he has the best GK in the world......but Muad have an excellent team there too.......
Keyser Soze
04-02-2006, 23:29
Great battle in midfield, but I think the Alonso-Essien combo would edge it slightly. I think Reyes' solid defence could handle Muad's attack although Adriano could cause some problems, the experience of Puyol and Nesta would put them on top. And the two wonderkids upfront for GWP speak for themselves, who I believe could run Muad's defence ragged, despite Muad having a very solid and pacey backline. Take nothing away from Muad's excellent team though, his midfield is quality and defence is combined with the pace of Gallas and power and strength of Kompany. I just think GWP FC may be too powerful for FC Damascus, it would be a great game to watch.
Reyes9 has the better team, his defence is much stronger, especially the LB and RB, Essien and Xabi Alonso vs Marquez, Deco, and Van Bommel would be a good battle, but that's the only part I'm undecided about. Reyes has effective wingers, and two quality strikers, whereas I doubt Adriano would be able to get much out of Puyol and Nesta playing on his own up front. Not to mention if the game isn't going Reyes's way he has a much better bench, being able to call on Henry, Podolski, and Fabregas. Oh, and Cech is much better than Valdes.
Highway Penguin
05-02-2006, 00:08
Everyone has pretty much said it. Muad, you've got a great squad and were unlucky enough to face one of, if not the best, squads in the league. You put up a really good fight though.
Keyser Soze
05-02-2006, 00:10
Yep, no shame in losing to James' team. ;)
Wow wow wow what a game!
Jesus almost impossible to predict, but I think Muad will win, man I'd like to see this game IRL. :)
martin_cranie
05-02-2006, 01:05
I'd like to start by saying that I hate you both for having such good teams.
Def:
Not much between you here at all. From what I hear, Nesta is playing less than wonderfully at the moment so maybe James's defence isn't impregnable after all. But then again Puyol can steady the ship, and Ash is the best left back in the world. It looks to me as though Muad has held back in central defence as I think Hyypia should be there, with Gallas moving to full back - probably in place of Diogo in my opinion. But Kompany is very good, and Gallas and Fabio are very good I think. I also think that Cech is better than Valdes, so that just adds to the strength of James.
MF:
Deisler can out shine Garcia and Luque when on form, and Malouda is good. Muad's wide men are very talented, but naturally I have a vested interest in Herr Deisler. James's central MF is very good, but Muad'd is more powerful and easily as good in terms of technique. I think they would have to take the midfield battle away from James. But this one is almost as close as I can concieve!
FW:
I'm tempted to say that Adriano is too isolated, and that he doesn't stand a chance of breaking through Puyol and Nesta, but with Deco, V Bommel and Garcia really driving forward, I can see James having a problem or two or three. Rooney and Torres is stupidly, annoyingly, awesome in appearance. The key to stopping them will be Van Bommel and Marquez, as if they fail, no matter how well Kompany and Gallas / Hyppia are playing, Muad will concede. However the same can be said of the danger of Muad's attacking game - if Alonso slips up once and James will concede.
I don't know! This is literally the hardest game to call that I have seen. Muad - you need Hyypia in there. James you need to watch out for that midfield trio who can dominate with impunity even against Alonso and Essien.
Good god i'm going for Muad. Well done both of you for two incredible teams.
Rangers_Fureva
05-02-2006, 01:28
Extremely close game here guys.
Im going to say James here, he just nicks it. James' defence is solid, probably one of the best defences about. With Puyol and Nesta at the back that would cause Adriano lot's of problems for trying to break through, since he's their on his own he's going to find it difficult. Although saying that, when he has players like Deco, Van Bommel, Garcia, Luque behind him he would get alot of support, but because James' defence is so powerfull i reckon they'd be able to keep out Adriano for most of the game. Muad's defence is good, but could have problems dealing with the wonderkid duo of Torres and Rooney. Two pacey and powerfull players that will be hard to deal with. With Deisler and Malouda out wide they would have no problems getting decent delivery. Maybe if Muad's defence was a tad better he would have gained my vote. Good game guy's, Muad your putting up a hell of a fight, nice.:cool:
Lovely game here, Muad came out well prepared.
Let me go through all positions.
GK - Cech, Valdes. Champions of England's Keeper, or Champions of Spain's keeper. Too hard to call, but like when they fought in real life, Cech was a bit better. So i go for Cech, Reyes here.
DR - De Jong and Diogo. I think i will go with De Jong here, is simply blessed with skill and pace, and can outpace Diogo for me. De Jong, Reyes.
DL - Aurelio and Ashley Cole. Honestly, i think Ashley has been on a bad form, and so too has Arsenal's defence. So I believe that Aurelio will take this vote from me, Muad here.
DC - Puyol and Kompany. Both great players, but I think that Puyol's game is far better thatn Kompany. If not better, then just by a margin. Puyol here, Reyes.
DC - Nesta and Gallas. Nesta hasn't been doing so well for Milan lately and making silly mistakes. I am definitely going for Gallas here, as he is, i feel, better at this moment. Gallas, Muad.
Midfielders - The combination of Alonso and Essien is fab, but so too is the trio of Bommel, Marquez and Deco, who in my opinion can support Adriano very well. I think i like the Barca trio a bit more that Alonso and Essien. Muad here.
Deisler vs. Luis Garcia. Both are great players and are full of quality. Class, but so far, I think Deisler has been on just a better form. I pick Deisler. Reyes.
Malouda vs. Luque. I'm not sure about Luque, but from what i've heard, i think Luque hasn't been on the best of forms, so too haven't his team, Newcastle. I clearly prefer Malouda, who is amazing and great for Lyon this season. Reyes.
Strikers: Rooney and Torres is a great and very lethal. But you have Adriano on the other hand who is amazing, and being alone can still be very dangerous. Adriano alone can still shoot those long shots and they happen to go in. Even his free-kicks. Honestly, Rooney and Torres are too good that I'm not sure if they fit together. But if Rooney does those assists he does with RvN, Torres can finish real easily. So, too hard to pick, but I pick Adriano. One good reason is that it was proven that Adriano has beaten Nesta this season, with Adriano on great form. Nesta is making silly mistakes, Adriano can punish him the team if he slips us. Muad here.
Counting up all the scores, it's 5-4 to Reyes. Almost too hard to call. But it's very close to decide a real winner. Well done both of you, great game!
Preki-USA
05-02-2006, 05:18
such a close game really, nikos made a lot of good points
james wins with defense and counter attacking
Scarface
05-02-2006, 06:05
DL - Aurelio and Ashley Cole. Honestly, i think Ashley has been on a bad form, and so too has Arsenal's defence. So I believe that Aurelio will take this vote from me, Muad here.
Thanks for all your comments, but i've got to defend Ashley here. He's been out with an injury for a while now, but almost whenever he's been in the team he has done really well, Arsenal's poor form and defensive stability is due to Cole's absence to a large extent I feel.
James you need to watch out for that midfield trio who can dominate with impunity even against Alonso and Essien.
Yeah, the midfield trio Muad has is strong and the biggest danger to my team I feel here. I think Alonso and Essien are two guys up for the job though, and Rooney often drops back into midfield and can use his energy, determination, bravery and strength to help out if needed.
Yes, sorry James, I was trying to say injured, not a bad form. ;). Ashley is great, undoubtedly.
Yeah, the midfield trio Muad has is strong and the biggest danger to my team I feel here. I think Alonso and Essien are two guys up for the job though, and Rooney often drops back into midfield and can use his energy, determination, bravery and strength to help out if needed.
That's very touching indeed. Your defending Cole is acceptable but that last paragraph is uncalled for. I know the game is pretty much decided, but still. Managers should remain silent until after the game has ended, no?
These comments are highly apreciated. I may be losing but i feel like we did actually put one hell of a fight. I hope we can score at least one! :rolleyes:
Scarface
05-02-2006, 10:07
That's very touching indeed. Your defending Cole is acceptable but that last paragraph is uncalled for. I know the game is pretty much decided, but still. Managers should remain silent until after the game has ended, no?
Plenty of other managers have commented on their matches.
Does that make it alright..?
Scarface
05-02-2006, 10:11
Yes, what's wrong with it? It happened a lot last season and no-one complained. I don't see anything wrong with defending teams and engaging in debates about where the match will be win or lost, it's certainly better than a load of posts saying "? to win for me"
I dont recall any managers making comments on their games last season except HP. Comments that may sway the voting. It just strikes me as one of those things that we should abstain from doing.
Defending Cole because he is injured when Nikos said he wasnt on form is different but making speeches concerning your players' bravery, or that this and that player are better than that one or the other isnt advisable because then one might be inclined to defend his players and that might lead to arguments. So i think it is best if managers keep their thoughts to themselves about the games their teams are playing in until they end.
Reyes how many did you bribe to vote on you? :laugh:
After some thinking I think that Muad is the obvious choice... :mellow:
Scarface
05-02-2006, 11:07
Reyes how many did you bribe to vote on you? :laugh:
After some thinking I think that Muad is the obvious choice... :mellow:
That's good for you. Do you even know who Malouda and Deisler are?
HP, Colt, Preki, Rangers Fureva, Nikos etc loads of managers comment on their own teams, i'm not even bothering to continue arguing about it, as people have done it since day 1 and there's never been any problem with it.
Those are two damn fine squads, quality match.Nesta has a terrible season, might be a weak point there, could be costly with Adriano and Deco tearing it up.
Midfield wise, I think Garcia and Essien will be overpowered by Deco,Van Bommel, albeit just slightly. Rooney withdrawing to midfield would be a loss for your attacking strength, he should focus on attacking and save his energy.
Goalkeeper wise, everything is solid as, both have no problems there. Defense is where Reyes takes the cake, but Nesta as I pointed out earlier is on shite form.
Tough one, but Im going with Muad, not just based on individual qualities, rather the whole picture.
Ooh, Feyenoord-Ajax is about to start, so I better stop typing.
Reyes, yes I do, and don't take it so seriously.
The reason I think Muad get's this one is mainly because of his mid-field, it's amazing, both in defense and offense, he's got Van Bommel and Marquez to blow out any attacking attempt, and yet they are capable of making wonders upfront..But otherwise this is 2 of the 3 (in my opinion) greatest teams in the FL, well done both of you. :)
PS. Sorry Reyes my comment was a little out of line.
Goalkeepers:
Valdes and Cech, I would probably have to say Cech for this one. Both very good Goalkeepers and there is certainly no denying that but I feel Cech ability to stay maintained and his awareness win it for James. Also his linking up with his Defense is superb, the connection is always there.
Defenders:
Both teams have a good Defensive force here and will try there upmost to prevent anything slipping through. Muad's LB, Fabio Aurelio is a good player but Ashley Cole is probably the best LB in the world when fit to be honest. Also Puyol and Nesta just edge it over Kompany and Gallas for me, Puyol's ability to control the Defense strongly is also a factor going for him. Muad has pace over James in the CB department though, but for experience and natural Defensive skills I would have to say James. De Jong surpasses Diogo too I feel which only sways the vote in favour of James more.
Midfielders:
Both have strong Midfields and can cause trouble on the pitch in many areas. Muad's 5-man Midfield would worry the opposition's Defense now and again but nothing to the extent of overpowering I don't think. The combination of Alonso and Essien is excellent and will prove to be a success this season I'm sure. Essien's intimidating tackling stringed together with Alonso's superb passing and playmaking is a match winner really. Deisler and Malouda on their game too, severly doing damage down the wings and troubling the opposition in various ways. Marquez, Van Bommel and Deco could prove to be a dangerous Trio and would most definetely give James's Midfield a run for the money and make it difficult for them. Luis Garcia could be a hit and miss though, on occasions he tends to be dazzling however on others not so good lets say. Often needlessly gives away possession, but when on form he is a major asset to Muad's team and would need some really excellent Defenders to prevent anything happening.
Attackers:
Not really too much to debate in this section of the field I don't think. Rooney and Torres vs. Adriano. Rooney would cause chaos amongst the oppositions Defense and can score goals from anywhere at any time. He is the main player in this match and with his creativity and power he is often unstoppable, even against the best Defenders in the world. Haven't even moved onto Torres yet, the guy is also superb, I also believe Torres and Rooney would connect and link up very well. Displaying different elemants to their game. Adriano is one with power, stability and a worrying shot for Goalkeepers. I think that Adriano's best bet for scoring is outisde the box unfortunately, I doubt he would get a real sniff in. But even if he has just 1 good chance, I wouldn't put it past him to slot it home. Although with James's Defense as strong as it is I don't think Adriano will get to the box to trouble Cech from close range. Therefore forcing him to shoot outside the box like we know he can, but it will certainly make things much harder for Muad.
So to sum up, James takes this one slightly. I predict a tight 2-1 win for him.
PS: Poff you are not allowed to have .gif sigs.
Scarface
05-02-2006, 11:40
Reyes, yes I do, and don't take it so seriously.
Well it looked pretty obvious that you posted that for no other reason than to get a rise out of me, so I was just giving you what you wanted.
No, i didn't want anything it was just a joke, and I said I was sorry, I hope we can leave this behind us now..
Preki-USA
05-02-2006, 16:17
Hunter is doing an amazing job analyzing matches, just wanted to give credit where its due
Fairly tight match, but I feel that Reyes would win this one. Rooney and Torres are a great front two, and they would cause no end of problems to Muad's defence. The midfield battle would be kinda equal, but Reyes also has a very strong defence and they could just about cope with Adriano.
3-0 to Reyes at the moment :ohmy:
It is a fantasy league after all. :)
Stella Artois
06-02-2006, 11:28
Reyes. I don't wish to go into a lengthy debate, but upfront and defensively he is a lot stronger.
Highway Penguin
06-02-2006, 23:05
Muad 0-4 Reyes
Stella Artois
07-02-2006, 09:45
Maud lost? :(
I feel really bad for you...
Ronaldo 9
07-02-2006, 12:58
I thought 4 votes count 1 goal...
Scarface
07-02-2006, 13:06
No, it's 5-8 votes = 1 goal.
Ronaldo 9
07-02-2006, 13:16
No, it's 5-8 votes = 1 goal.
Ah I see.. sorry for mixin up http://www.pesinsight.com/images/smilies/v6/laugh.gif
Maud lost? :(
I feel really bad for you...
Ah yes, how sweet. Incidentally, i really pity for you.
Stella Artois
08-02-2006, 11:56
Ah yes, how sweet. Incidentally, i really pity for you.
Replace pity for want. That\'s what you meant.
Nah, what i wanted to type was I really pity you. I was in a hurry when i posted it and was torn between 'i really pity you' and 'i feel nothing but pity for you', but i opted for the former because i thought that using really in itallic would add some effect and look generally cooler. In my haste i ended up looking like an illiterate fool.
Wanting you is definitely not part of my agenda. I wonder why you keep thinking that i want to have anything to do with you...Perhaps it is the other way around? In that case, i'm somewhat flattered but the answer is no.
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