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Tbh it was poor from everybody at that corner..We ended up with 2 marking each other and left a guy completely stood free,pretty basic stuff...And Lawlor didn't do very well either...I know I'm in the minority here as was proved on the thread I started about it a few weeks ago but I just don't understand why people think he's that good..His distribution is excellent but apart from that his game is weak and his reactions too...Still should be Marko for me...Remember Pompey great reaction saves...Lawlor had one thing to do and didnt get anywhere near a ball straight at him...
Yes there is an argument that the keeper should have the majority of balls in the 6 yard box but he can't be everywhere. For me the back post was woefully defended, always the favourable position for the striker who can head a ball. Schoolboy defending.
Likewise, I too thought it was a very well executed goal in every respect. I'm on the fence on Lawlor not keeping it out, I was right behind the line of the ball and it went straight through him, it went with such pace he had little reaction time.
Some good observations so far. It really only came to my mind after the goal we conceded against Notts County; set piece, big lad knocks it down, player smashes it in from close range. Just thought I'd seen it all too often. Agree that it was a good set play from Plymouth and Carey's delivery is exceptional. Additionally, and I don't have the stats but I'd guess we seem to concede goals at a high ratio to chances actually created by the opposition. Take Sunday, all Lawlor has had to do is pick the ball out the net, same against Notts County. I could be wrong, just going off short term memory. Looking ahead to next season there is definitely some work to be done as we we will face bigger and equally physical teams who will work on beating us from set plays.
There were too many on here wetting themselves after just two games saying how much better than Marosi Lawlor was.