Subject: [U21] Sõprusmängud/Friendly matches

Our U20 team will face Spain next Friday.

Spain uses a rather offensive tactic, with players approaching. It will be interesting to play against this team.
I will try to create a tactic to overcome the adversary.

Our team U20 is not yet at its best level, but has already shown some evolution. This game will be a good test for our boys.

Team

1 Reigo Varul GK

2 Ivo Ligi DEF
5 Tõnu Rumm DEF
6 Uno Veiper DEF
9 Daniil Sallum DEF

3 Veiko Puurmann MID
4 Rolf Ehala MID
7 Jaalo Joandi MID
8 Alvar Prüüs MID

10 Ain Lossmann ATT
11 Valdur Viira ATT

12 Oliver Säga GK
13 Uudo Mäesalu DEF
14 Hanno Vasar MID
15 Mehis Teder MID
16 Karol Mõistus ATT

I lost it today.
It was not a bad game on the tactical side, but we lost many individual duels. Our defenders suffered many dribbles and also lost the ball several times. Still we could get a better result.
In my opinion we made a tactical and strategic game much better than last week against Bolivia.

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Let's play against Brazil. It's a good game, against a strong team.
Brazil is not very well, but now a new stage begins.

In this game I will test two tactics, the result will not be the priority.
I need to test some things in the next games, the World Cup is approaching.

Team

1 Reigo Varul GK

2 Veiko Puurmann DEF
5 Tõnu Rumm DEF
6 Uudo Mäesalu DEF
9 Daniil Sallum DEF

3 Rolf Ehala MID
4 Jaalo Joandi MID
7 Mehis Teder MID
8 Alvar Prüüs MID

10 Karol Mõistus ATT
11 Rait Täht ATT


12 Oliver Säga GK
13 Ivo Ligi DEF
14 Uno Veiper DEF
15 Ain Lossmann ATT
16 Valdur Viira ATT

We won Brazil.

We did not do a great game, we had an expulsion in the 16th minute, but do not believe the huge loss. Tactically it did not make much difference.

The game was very balanced, Brazil had a great volume of ball possession, created more offensive plays, but our defense was very good at the last moment.
Our offensive part was not very good, our wing in the first time was easily disarmed, and our best strikers were not in top form.

I tested two tactics in this game. The two tactics with the defense a bit more advanced.
I also changed the position of the midfielders, in the beginning with 3 players next to each other,
in the second half with 4. Unfortunately expulsion disrupts the test.

I'm trying to find a way to play to help our midfielders. Our midfielders do not have pass and dribble characteristics, and we have difficulty having possession of the ball.
I'm trying to play a more direct game.

I'll do more tests. I would like your opinion.

Eesti U21 Friendly

Week03 Friendly 0-0 Deutschland U20
Week07 Friendly 2-0 België U20
Week11 Friendly 2-3 España U20
Week14 Friendly 1-0 Brasil U20
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Week15 Friendly - Srbija U21
Week00 Friendly - Hrvatska U20
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This week's opponent will be Serbia. It's a team with a dangerous attack. I think we will have a good test for our World Cup team.

I'm going to do tactical tests again. The result is important to increase confidence, but the main objective is to test the maximum tactical possibilities for the World Cup.

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I believe we made a good game today. Even with two players out due to red card and injury. I'm using some defenders who still need training, other better ones are with low form.

We could not get a win, but we deserved to win. Our team was very well and suffered the goal ...Still we managed to score and tie in 1-1.

Ain Lossmann made a great match, could have scored another goal or two.
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We will face Croatia tomorrow.
I combined with the opposing coach to use 6 U21 players from the second team, and 5 U20 players.
Our team is not strong. We do not have many options for 20 years right now.

Tomorrow's game will have the purpose of testing players.

We did just 1-0 but it was a tasty win.

Today's game was not much different from the last game. Small changes in tactics, but the same style of play.
An aggressive defense and populated, a compact midfield and two isolated attackers.

We created 3 good chances in the game, while Croatia only one.
I would like to give you a more attractive game, but unfortunately we have difficulties in the offensive sector. If the main team has no offensive means, this alternative team still has more difficulties.

Today we had three positive points, but it is necessary to relativise, because the opponent also used an alternative team.

1) The defense was very efficient, and our game will be based on a strong defense.

2) Indro Siidam played well and may be a good option for the U20 team. I'm having trouble for the owner to upgrade the skills.

3) Ingo Anupõld scored the winning goal. He has always been without form, but I hope this goal will change the trajectory of its form.

good match! Bravo!

Thank you!
I accept suggestions and tactical criticisms. My Sk-mail is open to everyone.