Vietnam game - criminal tycon linked, Giroud hattrick

Red Gunner · Post by **Red Gunner** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:24 pm

Olivier Giroud Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-1 Arsenal)

Olivier Giroud (2) Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-2 Arsenal)

Olivier Giroud (3) Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-3 Arsenal)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-4 Arsenal)

Chuba Akpom Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-5 Arsenal)

Chuba Akpom (2) Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-6 Arsenal)

Ignasi Miquel Goal vs Vietnam (Vietnam 0-7 Arsenal)

Tran Manh Dung Goal vs Arsenal (Vietnam 1-7 Arsenal)

augie · Post by **augie** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:09 pm

Was on my lunch break earlier so watched a few mins of the first half and it has to be said that giroud's first touch was woeful on several occasions. Have to admit that when I stopped watching the score was still 1-0 and maybe he improved cos he def needed to

Obviously it is no big deal or no great surprise that he looked poor at times cos it is still only pre season but the worry of course is that the CIC will see his goals as a reason not to invest

northbank123 · Post by **northbank123** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:12 pm

I would say flat track bully but I don't think that's a fair analogy - scoring goals against these teams is like pillaging runs against a bloke being made to bowl underarm with a tennis ball from 35 yards away with no fielders.

highburyJD · Post by **highburyJD** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:52 pm

just me or was Stewart Robson less annoying than normal?
of course 'Nam were absolutely pants + its only pre-season but good to get some goals
couple of questions
- is Sagna now our 4th choice CB?
- is Ox now considered a centre mid, means we have quite a few!

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:37 pm

Their goal was scored by Dung.Is that Vietnamese for Diaby?

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:54 pm

Sagna was absolutely superb in central defence - although both full backs have still to learn how to defend properly, especially Jenkinson, who seems to think his primary job is to get down the wing rather than the defending part!!

The young kid Zelalem had another very good game and his vision is astounding!! Definitely has the ability to both keep calm in possession when under pressure and to deliver a threatening pass. I really am getting excited about him and look forward to seeing more of this young player in an Arsenal shirt.

Also I thought Jack seemed to glide effortlessly back into his stride in the 20 or so minutes he was on the pitch.

highburyJD · Post by **highburyJD** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:30 pm

Zelalem delivering some Cescy football

Post by **QuartzGooner** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:29 pm

I Hate Hleb wrote:Sagna was absolutely superb in central defence -

We would be remiss to sell him.
I know he had a poor season by his standards but with Vermaelen injured, Miquel still raw and no other signings we need another option in central defence if one of the main two are injured.

northbank123 · Post by **northbank123** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:42 pm

QuartzGooner wrote:
I Hate Hleb wrote:Sagna was absolutely superb in central defence -
We would be remiss to sell him.
I know he had a poor season by his standards but with Vermaelen injured, Miquel still raw and no other signings we need another option in central defence if one of the main two are injured.

One swallow doesn't make a summer but his performance at Sunderland was one of, if not the best, centre-back display in an Arsenal shirt last season.

highburyJD · Post by **highburyJD** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:07 pm

agreed, up there with Kos at St James

augie · Post by **augie** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:17 pm

I have argued for a long time that sagna has all the ingrediants to make a great centre back - strong and fearless in the tackle, strong in the air and a natural defender (as opposed to having to play as some kind of wing back in wenger's keystone cops system

)

northbank123 · Post by **northbank123** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:24 pm

augie wrote:I have argued for a long time that sagna has all the ingrediants to make a great centre back - strong and fearless in the tackle, strong in the air and a natural defender (as opposed to having to play as some kind of wing back in wenger's keystone cops system )

Unfortunately those are secondary to the most important assets of technical ability, mental strength, desire and self-belief Augie.

1989 · Post by **1989** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:26 am

Lovely story about the 'Running Man' who chased the team coach in Vietman.

He ran more for us than Denilson ever did.

Henry Norris 1913 · Post by **Henry Norris 1913** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:38 am

donaldo wrote:Their goal was scored by Dung.Is that Vietnamese for Diaby?

wait till steveo reads that

goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:22 am

1989 wrote:Lovely story about the 'Running Man' who chased the team coach in Vietman. He ran more for us than Denilson ever did.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23346190
At lats a bit of humanity from the players

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