2018 FSU

Second game in the last two that Glory has not started for Costa Rica, I wonder if she has lost her starting role? Anyone with any insight?

 

Well she came on as a sub, and got Costa Rica's only goal....so I say it was a successful tourney for her.

 

NIce goal, too!

 

FSU gets lackadaisical with the ball and allows NC State to tie it with 2 seconds left in game, going to overtime 1-1. Bollinger let a cross go right through her hands and it bounced to a NCS player who chipped it in, should of been an easy catch for the keeper. FSU tried to run out the clock instead of keeping the foot on the pedal.

 

FSU ties NC State. This game was maddening, I do not know how many times you can dribble into the keepers box only to pass it back out. Furthermore Deyna went down in the first OT period, maybe a hamstring. Bollinger dropped an easy cross, not doubt about that, which resulted in a goal of NC State. She was not challenged at all the entire second half and then she fumbles an easy ball, inexcusable. This game is a perfect example of why you don't try to kill time when you only have a one goal lead, that falls on Mark, too passive.

This senior class will go down as the most disappointing in the Krikorian era.

 

Earlier this season Number007 said he thought FSU was missing something, but not sure what. I agree, it is not talent, but maybe its lack of leadership and/or cohesion?

 

So frustrating. Someone please take the shot while in the box. PLEASE! No time for extra passes and unselfishness. There are times when this "team" looks like it's their first practice together. There's no question of the talent FSU has, but the killer instinct comes and goes too often. The results against clemson/nc state are inexcusable.

 

Didn’t see the game but that stat line is insane. And then giving up a goal in the final second. Just outrageous. Hopefully they learn from this and don’t let it deflate too much. Too many games like this this year.

Of all the problems to have though, dominating games and not quite being able to finish isn’t a bad one to have. More times than not they’ll finish your way

 

Bollinger dropped an easy cross which resulted in the goal, it was enough to pull your own hair out.

 

Where are we? StarTrek?

 

Berkeley so wants to push forward and create, but she can only go far before the back line is compromised. She'll be a future captain, maybe as early as next season.
The goal Zhao scored today was by a player who decided enough is enough, I'm scoring. She's still getting used to the physicality, but there was something about her determination that said, at least to me, no more being pushed around.

 

Haha, thank you CP for bringing levity to the situation.

 

Malia is one of my favorite players and definitely plays to win. Zhao has enormous talent, going to be fun watching her develop. A game like today missed Carle and Glory, two of the more attack minded players.

 

Update on Deyna, after the game Coach K said she just cramped up, good news.

 

In fairness, there was more penetration in this game than against Clemson, and several shots from good positions. But there were also times players beat their defender, got into the box, then simply turned around and played a ball backwards for no great reason.

The NC State keeper made a lot of routine saves, and then pulled off one amazing save, the ball she pushed onto the crossbar with about 15 minutes left. Also - Deyna's penalty kick? I'm not sure what the plan was, but you need to do better than roll it slowly against a veteran ACC keeper.

That was NC State missing 2 of their 4 starting defenders, and they lost a 3rd just a few minutes into the game with what looked like a dislocated elbow. Good team but they were there for the taking.

 

I think Deyna just mishit the ball. FSU was also missing Carle and Villalobos. Your right they were there for the taking.

 

I did...to me it starts and ends with DC. She is not the same player intensity or attitude wise this year and when your best player is like that it is a problem. She hangs on the periphery trying to do spectacular things, instead of rolling her sleeves up and being dominant. You see it in brief flashes.

I dont know why, but its clear.

FSU still have loads of talent, but attitudes is wrong. They dont step on anyones throat. Big ask to have a freshman from China step in and lead. They should be better. Lets hope they get ti together when the bigger games start

 

This is a personal observation and not specific to FSU, but I think Womens soccer in the USA is marketed in a way that feeds selfish behavior. Most players are rewarded for "getting theirs". I see this at every level.

Castellanos has been rewarded for being a great individual. Dont get me wrong, she has some GREAT skills, but now we are getting a truer picture of how her game integrates with teammates of similar ability when she is NOT by far the best player doing her own thing.

Ive seen her score great goals, im not sure ive seen er play many great all around games.

 

This is a personal observation and not specific to FSU, but I think Womens soccer in the USA is marketed in a way that feeds selfish behavior. Most players are rewarded for "getting theirs". I see this at every level.

Castellanos has been rewarded for being a great individual. Dont get me wrong, she has some GREAT skills, but now we are getting a truer picture of how her game integrates with teammates of similar ability when she is NOT by far the best player doing her own thing.

Ive seen her score great goals, I am not sure ive seen er play many great all around games.

 

Who else liked the change up??