The goal conceded yesterday

Cordoba disconnects from his man (Coburn) and is 'marking' a big hunk of empty space near the front post.
Darling is left with two strikers to mark/defend.
Stacey doesn't follow into the six-yard box and and is too far behind play to affect it.

Questions
Is Cordoba intending to cover the near post area, or has he lost his man and just drifted into that space?
Should Cordoba have stuck more closely to his man?
Should Stacey have engaged once he saw Darling with an overload?

I don't like picking out individuals, but this seems an egregious case of poor awareness.

Posted By: Henclrikus, Apr 7, 12:21:24