IIAC 2014

[Midwest Soccer]

Beside the fact that Loras commanded the stats (although few shots were on goal), what did Loras fans think of UST as a team?

[Puerco Espin]

Not very good. #10 had speed and could create problems for opponents but he has very little support.

The first UST goal came when the Loras GK dropped the cross behind him to the only UST man in the box.

The second goal came following a Loras CK when they pushed all but one man forward. #10 played a big part in the second goal as he was able to get out wide and draw attention, leaving #18 open to score.

[Midwest Soccer]

I see...I view this result as a NCAA upset game (similar to Westminster vs MIAC teams last year and Rose Hulman vs OWU). Great teams will find ways to dig these games out. I'm sure Loras will still go on to have a great year so in hindsight I think they will benefit from this. Early season losses can be a good thing if lessons are learned. Much better to lose early in the year than late!

[Ambush004]

Agreed ^^^

I think this proves that Loras needs a "go to" for situations like this.  WHO is going to step up and be the hero? 

'07 & 08' & '09 - Mejia & Bonilla
'10 - Bonilla
'11 & '12 & '13  - Cavers
'14 - Bradley? Lenke? Fluegel?

[KICKIN95]

I think Bradley can be the "go to" for goal scoring and Fluegel can be the "go to" as far as taking over the duties of changing the pace of ths game.  IMO Bradley needs to be more of a target player who is allowed to get the ball at his feet and turn to go 1 v 1 instead of trying to feed him long balls.  Fluegel is superior in tight spaces and making the crucial passes.  Lenke is a power type player who can receive on the run and make things happen.  I think Rummelhart should be included because of his game breaking speed and tenacity.   I see the Duhawks regrouping and taking each game as an individual test.
Loras 3
St Olaf 1

Loras 2
St John's 0

[KICKIN95]

According to stats the Loras keeper dropped another ball for a walk in goal.  This is the 2nd in as many games to start off the opponent with an early gift.  1-1 at half time after a header by Simon.  Once again the Duhawks are dominating the stats in Shots 8-3 and Corners 5-0

[KICKIN95]

Loras takes the lead on a Bradley goal

[KICKIN95]

Loras with the 3-2 win and an absolute slaughter in stats. 18-6 shots, 10-5 SOG and the biggest lop sided stat was 13-0 on corners.  Obviously the Duhawks are not taking advantage of their vast corner opportunities and they need to get the ball on goal more.  The win is nice and IMO expected, but the play needs to tighten up and the D needs to be more assertive.
Another nice win and I look forward to tomorrows match.

[Medicated Pete]

@kickin95.. Exactly what happen to the keeper..Free kick lofted into the box..goalie goes up uncontested, perfect form and right through his hands into the back of the net.. about 5 min's later, Soph. Adam Roloff replace him in goal for rest of the game.
Rothert started the game with a new new back line and middle players just to keep the kids on their toes.

Duhawks pressed constantly..Olaf obviously was technically not as sound, but the did put quite a few passes together to mount an attack.

Their second goal should of never happened. Duhawks need to tighten that defense up as it gets later in the game.
Four goals in two games is definetely not a "No Goal Patrol" back line like in previous years.

Wartburg took the Johnnies today 4-1, let assume the Duhawks can do the same if not more damage on them.

RIP Rummelhart you'll be missed 

[Durantula]

o no did rummelhaet get injured badly?? hes one of the fastest guys ive ever seen play

[PaulNewman]

I'm curious about Rummelhart too.  Someone else has been given his # on the roster and he appears at the bottom of the roster without a #.

[KICKIN95]

Early report is an ACL tear. Terrible news if it really is torn!

[KICKIN95]

Loras once again gives up an early goal to fall behind 1-0. Defense seems to be quite unorganized at times. Attacks aren't coming with any numbers,  way too many blind long balls when there's only 1 man up top to have a chance at it.  The past 3 teams have started defending with 9 in the box on corners and stifling any chance of scoring.

[KICKIN95]

Loras starts the 2nd by scoring the equalizer and again on the kick off to go up 2-1.

[KICKIN95]

Must compliment St John's on their pitch, it looks gorgeous.