Monday, September 17, 2007

Pre-game for MON 17 SEP - Antietam

Let's see what happens today.
Sometimes we practiced hard and other times we hardly practiced. They paid for that.
Seems like their focus is more on school or other things rather than soccer.
Defense is solid. Consistently beating and controlling attacks of 7 v 5 and 9 v 5. Even with a minor handicap of using 2 inside midfielders that were not used to playing that position.
The offense must learn to trust each other. The support is back but they do not listen. When they do listen - it is slow and usually by then it is too late.
What the offense needs to do today:
1. Trust your teammates.
2. Cross the ball - even if no one is there. We can fix that.
3. Pressure back and show for the ball.
4. Be first to the ball.
5. Lastly - use your support. They are there talking to you. See number 1.
Prediction: Pius-2 Antietam-1. If we do 1 thru 5 for 80 minutes then the score will be higher in our favor.

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