Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Midweek Preview Feb 24 and Weekend Recap Feb 19

Trying to catch up on watching but given the issues in Texas over past ten days, I didn't see much live and not sure what I'll get to.


Wednesday

Son Heung Min -- Tottenham "host" Wolfsburger at 12 PM on CBS All Access. I didn't watch and not sure I will before Wednesday but it sounded better than last PL but still problematic. Mourinho made it sound like it will be a similar lineup so maybe he'll get a start with the hope for a quick sub off but in either case, looking for a goal to get his confidence up.


Recap

Ji Dong Won -- Started and played 88 minutes. Seems to have done well in a win even though he didn't score.


Paik Seung Ho -- Waiting in Korea for quarantine and potential transfer issues to resolve. Its looking quite unpleasant with Paik in limbo.


Jeong Woo Yeong -- Came on as a sub with 25 minutes left. Didn't get too much in the way of touches with opposition willing to foul and scrap in defense. And foul they did when Jeong created a decent chance, flicking ball past last defender, before being tackled in violent fashion that was on the line for a red card.


Kwon Chang Hoon -- Still out injured.


Lee Kang In -- Started and apparently had a superb match... I only saw the first 20 and a couple highlights, particularly his assist for the winning goal where he threaded the ball beautifully. He was dribbling great and seemed to be allowed to dictate the buildup more which allowed him to have a greater positive influence.


Yun Il Lok -- Made the squad but really far down depth chart as he remained an unused sub.


Choi Kyoung Rok -- Can't be a superhero every week though he did play 90 and did ok from reports.


Hwang Ui Jo -- Started but didn't sound good for Hwang between lack of service and not being able to hold up the ball as needed. Was subbed off at 78'.


Hwang Hee Chan -- Got a surprise start and almost had a major impact right away, beating the offside trap but hooking his shot just wide of the post. He also had a good chance before being subbed off around the hour mark, unfortunately choosing to deflect a cross wide of goal rather than striking it at target. It was otherwise a much more mixed day, with the rough pitch taking away some of his speed and HHC himself at fault for some errant passing on top of his misses. I think he showed what Leipzig may be missing in terms of pace and explosiveness but he didn't convince that he can provide that.


Lee Jae Sung -- What an awful loss for Kiel who dominated and probably should have won by five goals and yet found a way to lose with an own goal. LJS did not have his shooting boots on and missed several golden chances as did his teammates. It was disappointing as he was playing really well despite changing positions throughout the match and would have topped the table had they won.