NESCAC

Mr.Right · November 13, 2021, 03:29:29 PM

Midd v Oneonta at F&M coming up...Elias goes back to #19 Lund at LB instead of #16 Pape other than that no other big changes..Yea I see what you are saying and btw for Conn to celebrate all crazy by slipping past Salem St in PK's is almost comical. Conn missed 2 Pk's as well so had that been a more talented team they would be finished. If they continue to allow defense's time to sit deep they will get eliminated. They really have the talent to move quickly in attack and connect with each other but refuse to do so.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2021, 04:10:00 PM

Very tough windy conditions at F&M with Midd and Oneonta 0-0 about 15 min in. Midd trying to keep the ball on the turf which is smart in the wind. I think they can get a result here.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2021, 04:40:57 PM

0-0 Midd v Oneonta Halftime...

Bucket · November 13, 2021, 04:42:33 PM

Couple of golden opportunities for Midd's Saint-Louis in waning minutes of first half:

W/ about 4:00 left, Oneota keeper came out to defend a through ball to Saint-Louis. The Midd forward beat him to the ball, took a touch past him and had an open net, albeit w/ a tough angle to the left of the six. Shot clanged off the left post and skipped out of danger for the Red Dragons.

Then w/ under a minute to play, Saint-Louis had a free kick from about 25-yards out. He's so dangerous in these spots. His hard shot curved around a large red Oneota wall, but the keeper was well positioned to make the save.

0-0 at the half.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2021, 05:44:54 PM

#30 Shane Farrell with the finish in the 87th minute off a #23 St.Louis cross after a speed burst from a fantastic ball by #21 Juarez. This came off a golden opportunity from Oneonta. 1-0 Midd as they will play F&M tomorrow who I have not seen play. Farrell a gamer figures he would finish it...Great play though

Bucket · November 13, 2021, 05:46:33 PM

Quote from: Mr.Right on November 13, 2021, 05:44:54 PM
#30 Shane Farrell with the finish in the 87th minute off a #23 St.Louis cross from a fantastic ball by #21 Juarez. This came off a golden opportunity from Oneonta. 1-0 Midd as they will play F&M tomorrow who I have not seen play. Farrell a gamer figures he would finish it...Great play though

All set up by a Grady one-v-one save before the counter. So much game packed into 30 seconds!

d3closefollower · November 13, 2021, 08:28:02 PM

Oneonta dominated the second half but didn't have many great chances. A good game, and should be another one tomorrow against the hosts.

College Soccer Observer · November 13, 2021, 10:08:58 PM

Midd had the better of the play in the first half, with St. Louis hitting the outside of the post and forcing a nice save from a free kick. Oneonta totally owned the first 15 minutes of the second half, forcing some nice saves from Grady, including a kick save at the near post. With less than 4 left, Midd turned the ball over and gave up a 2 v 1. Oneonta got a wide open look from the top center of the penalty area, and Grady extended fully to his left and palmed the ball away. Casey Lund picked up the rebound and passed up the left wing, where Noah Hannam dummied it for Andrew Juarez. Juarez split the defense with a ball to Jordan St. Louis, who got behind his defender and slid a ball across for Shane Farrell to tap in at the back post. Great team goal to win a back and forth game. Game was somewhat tarnished by a late red card to Oneonta #19 for spitting at Grady as he picked up a ball from the ground.

Mr.Right · November 14, 2021, 04:26:43 AM

Yes I forgot to mention the dummy by #2 Hannam which was a key part of the play. #23 Saint Louis speed burst to get by the defender and cross it was the reason the goal was scored.

Did not see the spitting...Frustration already setting in for Oneonta and then Grady time wasting probably led to that shameful incident. Still I see much worse in random "adult" games. With Covid rules I think the player actually will miss 2 Games. Deiscanton can correct me if wrong...I remember naively believing as a little kid that all "adults" were responsible people that acted with class over self. After watching my first "adult" Soccer match as an 8 year old I recall being disappointed to find out some "adults" act much worse than 8 year old's. From then on I remember starting to ask myself "Is this random adult trustworthy?" "Is my best friend's father a ruthless alcoholic?" Only then did I realize that you must use the old Soviet proverb "trust but verify".

I think it was #15 McFarlane who turned it over with 4 left dribbling up the field and Oneonta stripped him but has got to bury that one. GK #33 Grady did come up big on that one although it did not look to be struck convincingly. One of the more competitive games on Saturday. Midd also looked comfortable on the turf field which should help them for Sunday.

deiscanton · November 14, 2021, 08:39:20 AM

Quote from: Mr.Right on November 14, 2021, 04:26:43 AM
Yes I forgot to mention the dummy by #2 Hannam which was a key part of the play. #23 Saint Louis speed burst to get by the defender and cross it was the reason the goal was scored.

Did not see the spitting...Frustration already setting in for Oneonta and then Grady time wasting probably led to that shameful incident. Still I see much worse in random "adult" games. With Covid rules I think the player actually will miss 2 Games. Deiscanton can correct me if wrong...I remember naively believing as a little kid that all "adults" were responsible people that acted with class over self. After watching my first "adult" Soccer match as an 8 year old I recall being disappointed to find out some "adults" act much worse than 8 year old's. From then on I remember starting to ask myself "Is this random adult trustworthy?" "Is my best friend's father a ruthless alcoholic?" Only then did I realize that you must use the old Soviet proverb "trust but verify".

I think it was #15 McFarlane who turned it over with 4 left dribbling up the field and Oneonta stripped him but has got to bury that one. GK #33 Grady did come up big on that one although it did not look to be struck convincingly. One of the more competitive games on Saturday. Midd also looked comfortable on the turf field which should help them for Sunday.

A player spitting at another person on the field does get that player a Violent Behavior II red card and a 2 game suspension under the current rules due to COVID-19. NCAA Soccer Rule 12.7.4.8.2.

BendIt007 · November 14, 2021, 03:34:24 PM

Looks like the Camels listened to Mr. Right's advice (HINT: GO FASTER VERTICALLY. YOU WILL FIND URSELVES WITH GREATEAR #'s) and they get 3-0 win. Definitely went at NYU with a focus on getting shots, much more than yesterday's control game.

blooter442 · November 14, 2021, 04:33:52 PM

Stevens outshooting Tufts 12-7 (SOG 4-3 Tufts) with 20 left, still 0-0. Then again, these two teams were tied with 10 left at this stage in 2018 when Tasker popped up with the winner; wouldn't be surprised to see the same again.

Bucket · November 14, 2021, 05:46:34 PM

And all 4 NESCAC teams go through to the Sweet 16 after the Jumbos survive a [checks notes] 13-round penalty kick scenario.

Brother Flounder · November 14, 2021, 05:51:07 PM

Quote from: Bucket on November 14, 2021, 05:46:34 PM
And all 4 NESCAC teams go through to the Sweet 16 after the Jumbos survive a [checks notes] 13-round penalty kick scenario.

A game for the ages. Steven's played great defense and passed the ball around well. Better than Tufts... Tufts relied on the long ball. The Tufts goalie has to be one of the best around, and best in the NESCAC. Hie should be proud. So should Stevens...

Congrats to all of the NESCAC teams...

BLOOTS?

College Soccer Observer · November 14, 2021, 06:58:16 PM

Lauta is excellent, but let's hold off on the best in the NESCAC talk. It is at least up for debate. Grady from Middlebury has 12 shutouts and a .35 GAA. Saved a pk in the run of play today. He has 21 career shutouts and has not been scored on in four NCAA games over two seasons.