NESCAC

[Mr.Right]

Conn 1-0 lead at Amherst at the Half. I am not sure even with all of Conn's composure and defensive organization that they will be able to keep this dangerous Amherst side off the scoreboard. Should be interesting to see as if this game stays 1-0 at what point the new Conn Head Coach starts wasting time.

[Mr.Right]

Conn still hanging on 1-0 lead over Amherst about 15 min left....Pretty entertaining game with a ton of athleticism on both sides mixed in with physicality and skill and the usual skulduggery here and there. One Amherst mother has a mouth like a truck driver which was fun and a nice balance to the dour announcer. I am still trying to picture if this one Amherst mother is the type that would maybe bake a pie for a new neighbor in the neighborhood.

[blooter442]

Conn still hanging on 1-0 lead over Amherst about 15 min left....Pretty entertaining game with a ton of athleticism on both sides mixed in with physicality and skill and the usual skulduggery here and there. One Amherst mother has a mouth like a truck driver which was fun and a nice balance to the dour announcer. I am still trying to picture if this one Amherst mother is the type that would maybe bake a pie for a new neighbor in the neighborhood.

LOL

[Mr.Right]

actually a Conn supporter...and she literally almost choked up her lunch....AJ Marcucci is just a stud in net..Big big saves back there. Butera is such a pest on the field but the type of player you would rather have on your side than against.

[d4_Pace]

The Tufts team clearly had circled the colby game after last years Nescac exit choosing to come out in the alternate uniforms that had previously only been worn against Amherst, Conn, and in the national championship game.  They certainly had their desired effect as the Jumbos coasted to a 4-0 victory that also included two shots smashed off the crossbar. The team has managed to tighten it up in the back with three straight shutouts, while maintaining the blistering offensive pace.

[d4_Pace]

A great goal from German to tie it up with a minute left for Amherst. Mr. Right you had complained about the lack of elite strikers in the NESCAC the past couple years, but this kid is up there with the best I've seen in the last 6-7 years.

[The_View_From_732]

A great goal from German to tie it up with a minute left for Amherst. Mr. Right you had complained about the lack of elite strikers in the NESCAC the past couple years, but this kid is up there with the best I've seen in the last 6-7 years.

Yeah this was a an extremely well-worked goal. Good individual effort to free up space and good combination play through Zone 14. Imagine what Amherst could do if they tried playing soccer instead of acting like total pricks for 90 minutes instead

[Mr.Right]

That is Heartbreaker type stuff....Conn fell asleep with a minute left....a nice thru ball by found #27 Kenary who had a beautiful soft quick touch to GG who had basically played a nice 1-2. Giammattei finished it and Marcucci had no chance..1-1 heading to OT

[d4_Pace]

I don't know what zone 14 is... but i liked everything else you said

[d4_Pace]

also lind whiffed on essentially an empty net from 3 yards out with 35 seconds left. Should have won it right there

[blooter442]

Wow...after tying it up Amherst almost wins it in the last minute with a shot cleared off the line. Have to admit, that was a great combination play for the equalizer.

Also, haven't found the trucker mom, but I swear I heard the bird call at this same game. Admittedly, I didn't watch the Tufts game.

[blooter442]

NSN providing on the job training for football/basketball announcers who wanted to make some extra $$ and call a Mens Soccer game....A big Thank you to NSN

See, now it makes sense. Yeah, not great.

[Mr.Right]

Yes I agree GG is a fantastic striker especially if he keeps improving. I am not sold on elite just yet. Sometimes he dribbles to much for my liking and I hate how he tends to dribble with his head down even though when he does usually a burst of speed follows but I want my playerrs seeing the whole field when the ball is at their feet..but I like my strikers selfish and he enjoys scoring and winning..can't teach that.....I actually really like the #23 Ada Okorogheye...he is a real talent and has unlimited potential...No clue how he is not sitting on an Ivy bench right now

[d4_Pace]

Good points Mr. Right. Id be shocked if anyone else takes home rookie of the year.  Player of the year will be interesting battle. While I think Tufts probably has the most talented players they are so balanced no one is going to put up eye popping stats. 3 of the 4 goals today came from guys off the bench.

[The_View_From_732]

I don't know what zone 14 is... but i liked everything else you said

https://footballbh.net/2019/02/04/the-use-of-zone-14-the-key-to-winning-football-matches/