[R] SoB vs Haggard - Sept 29th @ 11:15 AM

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

If we can figure out who Colin whatever is and just mark him hard we could be alright, he has 3 goals in one game and two in another

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

I can take him out...

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

I can move the Pizzo body count to 2

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

Let's goon it up!

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

I'm half kidding

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

Thats why marking Colin whatever is key, and I think I'd like to move to forward, it went well when I was up there, and without that BS offside we would have had a 1-0 win

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

There was also a very clear handball in front of their goal from the sweeper, not saying it was intentional but very obvious to us on the sideline, and the ref ten yards from the play should've seen/called it.

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

And on offense I think we'll be better if the mids/backs played the ball into space and let the forwards fight for it rather than trying to string together passes like we have been.

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

I (#4) love the challenge of marking the other teams best player, so I'd like a shot at him. I don't change directions all that quickly, but I do have some speed and stamina so my game would be to harrass him constantly to deny him the ball. Unless he's really small and shifty, I think I could do it.

Who marks him and how somewhat depends on what type of player he is. If he's the midfield playmaker, a dedicated marker/destroyer makes more sense. If he's an opportunist who poaches goals, it might be harder to keep track of him and be there at the right time to stop him.

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

Yeah, we had some success with that late against the scrubs. It helped that they seemed pretty slow to come back on D by that point.

In the second half of both games, I've had some success working with a forward and central mid moving the ball up the left flank with short passes, throw-ins, and then a leading pass down the line. What I can't figure out is why this didn't happen at all for me in the first half of both games when I was on the right. I'm guessing it's the other team's fatigue and possibly that the best attacking players (not dedicated to defense) in this league choose the right side.

In general, I think we might be better suited to using the flanks if we're going to pass the ball up since we may not have the ball control and coordination to make it through the more crowded center of the field. Then again, I'm a tactical novice who was more focused on catching his breath than watching the dynamics of the game, so feel free to critique my theories.

 

Re: [R] SoB FC v. The Scrubs 9/22 at 9:20 AM

I thought the way we were playing was showing signs of sucess. I think if we marked their ace, and played in a simliar manner like last game we will be more sucessful. We havent had much of a chance to play with eachother, but there were some good plays starting up. I think more of those will come with practice.

 

Haggard has played the bottom two teams in the table. I think we are better than both of those teams, having played with one of them.

 

Unfornutaly guys, I will not be there this weekend.

 

Could anyone give me a ride from the Frankford Transportation Center? I take the El to get there, but the available bus comes very infrequently meaning I'll either arrive way early or too late. The FTC is at Frankford and Bustleton, which is a short drive from the field. The El arrives every ten minutes, so I can meet you whenever is convenient for you.

If you can do this, please PM me for my cell number
Thanks!

 

yea, we need to decide on a regualr prac day/time (see above) or come up with some sort of phone web, email list or something, a better way to communicate.