No one was at fault for the goal. [...] Once that happened, Delaney hadn't enough time to regain control of the situation and a good strike from Macken sent the ball into the net.
I disagree. Delaney did not react as quickly to the loose ball as Macken (mistake number one, ball watching), and then allowed himself to be turned far, far too easily (mistake number two, lack of anticipation plus failure to get himself fully between the striker and the goal).
A centrehalf worth his salt would have been down Macken's shorts from the word go.
But let's not go overboard - Delaney's doing well, broadly speaking, playing out of position.
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I disagree. Delaney did not react as quickly to the loose ball as Macken (mistake number one, ball watching), and then allowed himself to be turned far, far too easily (mistake number two, lack of anticipation plus failure to get himself fully between the striker and the goal).
A centrehalf worth his salt would have been down Macken's shorts from the word go.
But let's not go overboard - Delaney's doing well, broadly speaking, playing out of position.