A Win is a Win

By: Javier | October 5th, 2009

1254685445217_END0FF~1 Ok i dont think anybody will disagree with me when i say that yesterdays match was far from pretty.

Our midfield was not fluid.

Our attack was lackluster.

Our wings fairly ineffective.

Our defense and goal tending however was vastly improved.

While i will say that Bruno is no substitute for Miguel on most days, he was sufficient on sunday. And David and Dealbert played well in the center for the most part. Matthieu was well not as great but did manage some very decent defensive plays that saved us from a near certain goal.

Is Emery listening to the fans ?

We complain that Alexis isnt playing well.. he doesnt play. We complain about Moya .. Cesar is in. Emery must be reading out blog hahaha.

Here are the highlights…. only a minute and a half of them. Yes the game was that lacking.

So what are the positives ?

Here is my list.
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Cesar is great.

I think that last nights match has shown that our best keeper is still Cesar. yes he is older but he is also far more experienced than Moya.

He still makes splendid saves and and a much more solid defence.

Clearly he is in command of the back 4. The defence looks much better when he is behind them. Im not sure but it really does seem like Cesar communicates to his defense more, they dont seem to be caught unaware as often.

Isnt in nice to have a clean sheet once in a while.

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Zigic scores goals

One thing about Zigic is his ball handling is poor.

He isnt fast.

If you pass to him it never comes back.

And yet the guy always seems to find the net. That is his talent. Being at the right place at the right time. He is now 2 for 2. Nearly every time he walks on the pitch he scores. Thats impressive for a guy who seems so awkward even walking. He really does have a gift when it comes to finding the net. He will prove invaluable if Villa’s injury proves lingering.

Spanish Women are Hot

Did you see the girls in the stands.. wa wa wi wah. They make me think naughty things. Ok the match wasnt that exciting clearly. hahaha.

So our next match is in 14 days.

Against…. sigh Barcelona.

Im not gonna lie. I beleive our chances of beating Barcelona are not great. They are undefeated and really looking good. But if there is one thing that Valencia have its class when it comes to playing Barcelona.

Last season Barcelona looked unbeatable, yet Valencia led 2-1 untill the 80th minute where a blunder by Cesar cost us the victory. Im just hoping that same team comes here and we show them a solid beautifull game.

Against Barcelona we can play the style of football we excel at. My main concern… will Villa be fit.

The tragedy of Sundays match was that Villa limped off and we wont know until later today how serious it is. Im hoping its not.. while Zigic is great and has shown he can score goals, he is no Villa. Lets all cross our fingers that he doesnt play for the Spanish national team against Armenia and gets 14 days of rest before facing Barcelona. If it isnt too serious he should be fit to play.

3 points and 5th place gentlemen. Sacrifice whatever goats and pray to whoever you pray to. We need a win against the Evil Barca Empire.