Sunday, August 27, 2006

Mjällby- Trelleborg (0-0): Fighting spirit is back.

Like Thomas Andersson said at the press conference after the game: "if you had told me before the game I would have one point before the game against Trelleborg, I would sign for it. but after the game there is some dissapointment".

And it is true that Mjällby deserved to get 3 points today. The 1821 persons present today were satisfied of the game (maybe not the 50 supporters of Trelleborg, that could stay home and take a good "fika" instead of coming to see their team today), gave a big applause to the team, because we didn't see the difference between a team that fights for points and a team that is leading the championship.

To start with the negative point of the game: Michael Lerjéus, the referee. he probably get his licence in a kellog's corn flakes packet. 3 penalties not blown for Mjällby, then an action that is very bizarre: Fredrik Olsson is on duel with the last defender of Trelleborg, that touch the ball with the hand. He decided that there was a fault from Olsson. I mean, Olsson is not the most physical player on the field against a guy 1.85m high and 80kg. But it is known that the referees always give advantages to the team that are on the top of the championship. Even a blind man would be better than the referee today. And then these 3 penalties that are very borderline. When you 3 actions like this, the last one you have to blow a penalty for accumulation. it is like the yellow cards, it took some time before a player of Trelleborg get it: if the player didn't do at least 3 faults today, then he didn't get his yellow card.

The defense today of Mjällby was very good. Dusan did 2 good saves. Hiirsa was playing right defender, not so secure on the first half, he has to be used to his new position. the second half was better, good support for the offensive actions. Wille on his left side was impressive, no mistakes, serious in all his passes and movements. the central defense was a good surprise. Lindberg and Ivanovski were physical today, no stupid mistakes. Ivanovski took in individual marking the number 18 of Trelleborg, Michael Mensah, and was in one word excellent. he didn't one chance against ivanovski today. if the defense could have the same level of playing like today till the end of the season, it will be a very good thing.

In the midfield, Johan Persson and Daniel Nilsson did a game like they use to do it: physical, aggressive ( in a good meaning). Johan Svensson, on the right side, did a good game, always looking for the one-on-one. He was completely tired at the end of the game. Jermaine Hue on the left side, had a first half with up and downs. the second half better, interesting on the corners and free kicks.

The attacking today was composed by Marcus Ekenberg and Fredrik Olsson. the first thing is that they pressed the defenders when they have the ball, very generous. Eken was a good support regarding the heading today, took a lot of balls and did some deviations. Olsson is coming back step by step to his level; one good shot in the first half, one of the potential penalty (maybe if he only falls, the referee had given it), and this bizarre action in the first half also.

A good game today of Mjällby, we all hope that it is a sign of a good end season.

We don't have to forget the presence of Hasse Larsson as co-trainer. He is in one word fantastic, pushing and motivating during 90 minutes the players.

The end of the season is interesting: we will play against Assyriska (a 6 points game), Väsby, Sundsvall, Umea and Falkenberg. These games are important, because these teams are just before Mjällby in the championship.

So guys, you know what to do! we will support you.

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home