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by theshot (2006-02-19 22:51:56)
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REVIEWS > Reviews by Team Tags: Libya
Review: Libya
Drawn into one group with the later finalists Côte d'Ivoire and Egypt, plus Morocco, nobody expected much from the Libyans.
And in the first match the level seemed already too high for the North Africans, when they were easily outplayed by hosts Egypt (0:3).
But the picture changed: The punctually brilliant playmaker Tarek El Taib returned from injury and confidence grew. Libya became a resilient opponent for both Côte d'Ivoire (1:2) and Morocco (0:0).
It showed that Libya have a compact first eleven, but do not have the depth in the squad to replace injuries or suspensions (three players in the first, the goalkeeper in the second match).
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by theshot (2006-01-18 00:21:51)
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PREVIEWS > GROUP A Tags: Libya
PREVIEWS > Group A > Libya
Rarely seen at Nations Cup level
Clubs: unsuccessful in Africa
Squad: With a few exceptions homebased.
Coach:.
Libya are a dangerous outsider. Not that they can be expected to advance but they will probably steal some points from somebody. During the World Cup qualifiers neither Egypt, nor Cameroon, nor Côte d’Ivoire were able to win 6 points against them.
From a crowded defence the Libyans usually run fast counter attacks with precise combinations.
Stars: Tarek El Taib, the central midfielder. Famous also Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the president, for his ambitions rather than successes. A technically skilful player, but with deficits in other departments. Tried a career at Italy but did not make first team football neither at Perugia, nor Udine.
But will very unlikely be at Egypt.
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