We need to be better in 2nd halfs. We can't just sit back and absorb pressure giving the opposition teams more space and opportunities to dominate us. Ball was terrific when he came on. Set up a couple of excellent chances and had a couple of shots himself. And whats all the hate for Hooper??? He had a really good few shots as well only to be saved by Young who was in top form.
We're not capable of sustaining high-pressure game for 90 minutes, and few teams can, unless the teams are badly mismatched. I have no issue with us dropping off in the second half as long as we can capitalise on the high intensity first half. Against Brisbane, there were several opportunities where on any other day we would have scored. The same also happened against other teams (notably Sydney FC). If anything, perhaps with time a better understanding between our players might plug these holes, especially between the old foxes like Hooper and the young guns like Waine.
They are professional footballers. They should be able to sustain high pressure for 90 minutes especially with the energy of the youngsters in our team who tend to be more active than older players. I mean dropping off when you're leading is okay as you want to protect your lead, but why do you have to drop off when you're losing??
Just watching for the first time and no one is at high intensity. And we've done enough to win that. Gotta be more clinical. Maybe a few communication issues at times, but...hopefully put the next one away. Hard to find scapegoats there. Feels like a smash and grab.
