doostAn, stop with the emotional outbursts! I was surprised at some of the
lopsided victory predictions before the game. If anyone has failed, it is us
fans for not thiking with our heads. All you had to do was to listen to Branco:
"Realistically, we need ten points to qualify". All Branco wanted from this
game was to get points. We didn't play to win. We played not to lose.
That was our plan, and we achieved what we'd set out to do. Sure! This
kind of game is never "pretty", but our purpose is not to play pretty (and
perhaps risk losing), but to do what it takes to qualify. Like you, I didn't
enjoy watching this game, but I am content with the outcome. Maybe
because I knew this was exactly how we were going to play. We all know
we can play much better than this, and we will ... in Tehran.
It's a six-game series, and each game requires its own unique strategy. If
anything, I have to say that I'm pleased with the facts that our players are
maturing enough to stick to their game plan, avoiding playing emotionally.
We, the fans, need to learn to use our logic instead of our emotions, too.
lopsided victory predictions before the game. If anyone has failed, it is us
fans for not thiking with our heads. All you had to do was to listen to Branco:
"Realistically, we need ten points to qualify". All Branco wanted from this
game was to get points. We didn't play to win. We played not to lose.
That was our plan, and we achieved what we'd set out to do. Sure! This
kind of game is never "pretty", but our purpose is not to play pretty (and
perhaps risk losing), but to do what it takes to qualify. Like you, I didn't
enjoy watching this game, but I am content with the outcome. Maybe
because I knew this was exactly how we were going to play. We all know
we can play much better than this, and we will ... in Tehran.
It's a six-game series, and each game requires its own unique strategy. If
anything, I have to say that I'm pleased with the facts that our players are
maturing enough to stick to their game plan, avoiding playing emotionally.
We, the fans, need to learn to use our logic instead of our emotions, too.