by Little Shrimp » Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:06 pm
Brilliant first half, then a very poor second half. A draw was a fair result in the end.
Really disappointed with that second half performance. I am fine with our counter-attacking style and it can be a good way to play. But we did not relieve pressure on ourselves at all and used the ball terribly, which only heaped the pressure on. Ends up playing the averages against us, making it more likely for a bit of skill/slip up/gap to see a goal. Could see what DA was trying with the shape change but it didn't really work, think the problems in the second half were more us getting to camped in and mentally shutting down a bit.
Letheren was decent against Tranmere but unconvincing today. Not commanding of his area and a bit questionable for their second goal. Appreciate he made a very good acrobatic save from a free-kick but not sure why he didn't just go for the second with his feet, although I would need to watch it again. Halstead back in for me.
A 'good' defensive/counter-attacking performance would see us use the ball better when we get it and create chances from the space that the opposition leave behind. This did not happen at all today, and was very disappointing after we did very well going forward in the first half.