NESCAC

[Mr.Right]

So it looks like Wiercinski has changed his lineup after the Hamilton loss. He has moved Ward into midfield where he used to play and started a Frosh #25 Donlan at 6'5 at CB..Not sure if changing your successful backline in mid October is the answer BUT he obviously feels that Ward might be more helpful in midfield to help get his offense going. So basically Bowdoin looks to be in a 4-2-3-1 with Stenquist and Ward holding and freeing up Niang to attack. While that is a stout midfield defensively I just do not see Niang as a attacking midfielder. Why not try this Frosh Byrd who is one of their more skilled and fast players plus a dangerous 1v1 player as your attacking midfielder?

[blooter442]

I've got Liverpool-Maribor on the stream and I don't have enough confidence in my bandwidth to take on two streams...gotta love Comcast. Then again, it's already 3-0 Liverpool so I might switch to the more evenly-played clash in Colby-Bowdoin at some point.

[Mr.Right]

1-0 Bowdoin on a goal that was finished but the story behind the goal was talented Frosh Byrd...He is their best 1v1 player by far and gives Bowdoin some needed creativity..He beats and I mean BEATS 2 Colby defenders and plays a nice cross to a Frosh Shultz the that barely crossed the line..It was close...Could not tell on the stream and have no idea how the linesman made that call..Anyway that goal was all Byrd..Nice play and Bowdoin takes a 1-0 lead and has had the better of play for most of the Half..A nice response to Saturday's loss.

[Mr.Right]

I've got Liverpool-Maribor on the stream and I don't have enough confidence in my bandwidth to take on two streams...gotta love Comcast. Then again, it's already 3-0 Liverpool so I might switch to the more evenly-played clash in Colby-Bowdoin at some point.

How's Man City doing? I was going to watch them today because they have been playing SO WELL of late...

[blooter442]

How's Man City doing? I was going to watch them today because they have been playing SO WELL of late...

According to the ticker on the broadcast, 2-0 up over Napoli, Sterling and Jesus. Tell you what, I like De Bruyne, Silva, Sane, and Aguero, but Jesus is the missing link for them methinks -- he came in January and hasn't stopped scoring since.

[bestfancle]

Jesus has been insane. I got to meet him in Nashville when city played Spurs this summer. I'm headed over for the darby in April, he really has been the spark they needed to compete.

[blooter442]

Jesus has been insane. I got to meet him in Nashville when city played Spurs this summer. I'm headed over for the darby in April, he really has been the spark they needed to compete.

Nice, enjoy it! Seeing a match in England is an incredible experience. I've been to Anfield twice (my relatives over there are LFC supporters), White Hart Lane, Vicarage Road, and Selhurst Park, and have enjoyed each one. Ironically, Liverpool have fallen in both preseason games that I've seen them here in the U.S., but have won both Premier League games that I've seen them in England, which is fine -- I know which ones I'd rather have them win.

Back on the Bowdoin game, seems like Bowdoin is at least keeping up the pressure. I thought they might sit back completely as this would be a big win for them, and it's very difficult to break them down once they've got a goal, but it looks like they're still trying to get forward and make things happen.

[Mr.Right]

Yes...Bowdoin coming at Colby and Niang hits the post...Colby looks to be a little flat today

[Mr.Right]

Colby still hanging around but Bowdoin leading 1-0 still with about 20 minutes left...Colby is starting to PICK it up as they have had 2 very dangerous chances to score but Van Siclien has come up with 2 bug saves...

[Mr.Right]

The good thing about Bowdoin having a lead it gives me a chance to multi-task and watch another game in between the 20-30 seconds Bowdoin wastes on every set piece and throw...

[Mr.Right]

Colby knocking on the door...Still cannot finish...Can they get the game tying goal?

[Mr.Right]

Final: Bowdoin 1-0 over Colby. Big big win for Bowdoin and they keep their Pool C hopes alive. Colby will have to win the Nescac tournament BUT they have the ability to do so. They still can get a Nescac Top 4 if they win their final 2 games I believe. Could be wrong on that but just taking a quick glance at the standings unless Williams win their final 3 games which is unlikely...Probably a fair result but again why do teams wait until they are down a goal or when there is 20 minutes left to start playing their best futbol....Had Colby come out of the gates like that they might have gotten a result..

[1970s NESCAC Player]

Watched some highlights posted on the Bowdoin website, and the Polar Bears escaped some late near misses.  Van Siclien with 9 saves!  I'm sure Colby had their eyes more on securing the playoff berth (which they would have done with a tie) than securing home field advantage, and were not desperate enough from the start.  That probably cost them and they will need to be ready from the start against Hamilton on Saturday, or they could conceivably need a result in the last game against Bates.

[SoccerMom_5]

Watched some highlights posted on the Bowdoin website, and the Polar Bears escaped some late near misses.  Van Siclien with 9 saves!  I'm sure Colby had their eyes more on securing the playoff berth (which they would have done with a tie) than securing home filed advantage, and were not desperate enough from the start.  That probably cost them and they will need to be ready from the start against Hamilton on Saturday, or they could conceivably need a result in the last game against Bates.

The Colby offensive opportunities really started when Bowdoin decided it was time to sit in and stopped trying to play themselves into some offense, or possess, or... anything but packing in and kicking the ball away.  All ten sitting in the box, just kicking the ball away.  They deserved to give up a goal playing like that.   And... they usually give up a goal that way.   Colby just didn't convert the opportunity.
When Bowdoin was actually playing soccer, Colby didn't get many chances.  I do like Colby (in general ) this year, though.  I hope they do make playoffs.

[truenorth]

Final: Bowdoin 1-0 over Colby. Big big win for Bowdoin and they keep their Pool C hopes alive. Colby will have to win the Nescac tournament BUT they have the ability to do so. They still can get a Nescac Top 4 if they win their final 2 games I believe. Could be wrong on that but just taking a quick glance at the standings unless Williams win their final 3 games which is unlikely...Probably a fair result but again why do teams wait until they are down a goal or when there is 20 minutes left to start playing their best futbol....Had Colby come out of the gates like that they might have gotten a result..

Today's conversation is speaking my language, because I am both a Bowdoin and Liverpool fan!  I arrived at the Bowdoin v. Colby game just as the one goal was scored.  I was struck by the rapidly declining angle of the sun at this time of year, which cast growing shadows on the field as a 2:30 p.m. game progressed.  Van Siclen was huge today.  Colby impressed me in the last 25 minutes...but to be fair I think that was partly due to Bowdoin protecting a one goal lead somewhat nervously.  It's always easy for a spectator to say, but protecting a one goal lead nervously and defensively is not always the best solution...some calm and composed possession can really help...

I'd personally like to see all three Maine NESCAC schools make the league tournament this year!