Monday, 5 November 2007

Busy Fortnight for Clubs and Country

Two games this week just gone, and another coming on Wednesday, and we are beginning to see what Vanegas is trying to do with the team. Following the disaster of Metapan it could only get better, and by going back to basics it looks a lot better already.

The important bottom of the table clash against Once Municipal Wednesday, and the tricky weekend away match at Nejapa had many similarities. The main thing they have shown us is that San Salvador have a midfield capable of controlling the game, and probing any team. The flip side is distinct and fatal defensive frailties.

Henry Vanegas had made some telling remarks about the “big name” players, and I think reading between the lines, it seemed that the names have been too happy to blame their companions, meanwhile, they have been too content to leave all the work up to the international players.

His talk seemed to have worked well, in both these games; we really saw the whole team playing as a team, and at last keeping the concentration levels high throughout the entire 90 minutes. And we have seen that this is a team that could easily be at the other end of the table, but may need two or three new defenders to realise this potential.

San Salvador 2 Once Municipal 1 video
Wednesday night the Panteras started very positively and in full control, against an overwhelmed Once Municipal, whose 5-3-2 was not enough to control the midfield. Gochez, Alas and Quintanilla playing very well, Maldonado out on the left out of sorts. With these linking nicely with Cerritos and Obregon the Canaries owed a lot to Guevera in the centre of defence for not conceding.

It must have been quite a shock for both sets of players to go in with the score 1-0 in favour of the visitors. It seemed to be from nowhere; a long ball came to the far side, well chased down and crossed back. The San Salvador defence were caught ball watching, and wholly static.

Amazingly San Salvador kept their heads, and shortly after the break the centre back Zepeda scored, making it one each. The introduction of Valle for Maldonado shortly afterwards helped further, but it was mostly more of the same, as the home team continued to dominate. Last week I criticised them for a lack of attacking ideas, other than Alas free-kicks. In this game, however, not only did Quintanilla take all the free kicks, the movement and short passing, particularly in the box, was exciting and probing. They kept to their task admirably, and were rewarded with a Ronald Cerritos winner deep in injury time.

This result brought the two teams back level in the last spot. However the control of the game and the probing danger must have left Vanegas very happy, although still concerned a little at the organisation at the back. Incidentally, I ran into Dennis Alas and Henry Vanegas just before kick off, as I was hanging around the changing rooms. Gave me a thrill, at least.

Nejapa 2 San Salvador 2 video
So this set them up nicely for a trip to Nejapa, but it was much the same. Wholly in control two disastrous defensive lapses saw them two down at the break. And even worse, a strong challenge from Dennis Alas just on half time earned him a red card. It seemed harsh, but once again San Salvador’s new found belief allowed them to stick at their task, and they came back to get a point, Francisco Milla (pictured) coming on to score the equaliser. Unfortunately Once Municipal were winning 1-0 at home to Firpo, to push them two points ahead.

Elsewhere In El Salvador
Things are hotting up at the other end, looking for places in top four, to pass to the semi finals. Firpo have slipped, drawing (Metapan) and losing. Alianza had an odd week, losing 5-1 to Chalatenango, before beating leaders Aguila 1-0, and are now off the pace. Chalat also drew with Vista Hermosa, and look well placed to qualify for the first time in their history. But Metapan’s draw with Firpo, and victory over FAS sees them at the top.

Wednesday night the four remaining games back from Jornada 12 will be played, San Salvador entertaining Vista Hermosa, and after that all teams will have 3 further games this half season.

El Salvador National Team
The national under-23 team is now in Panama for the pre-Olympic qualifiers, they will play the hosts on Wednesday night at 7pm, and again on Friday 9th against Honduras also at 7pm. Both games will be at the Rod Carew Stadium, a baseball park converted for football. This means San Salvador will be without William Maldonado and Dennis Alas, who is likely to be named captain of the team.

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