The Big Dance

[Mr.Right]

Oh man...What a chance for Brandeis Mike Lynch in the 1st minute of the game. A nice run but he could not get on the end of a nice ball..Would have liked to see him get a toe to that.

1 minute later Lynch gets on the end of a set piece with his head but it just goes wide..Another nice chance..

[Falconer]

Messiah played very well on the turf lacrosse field today, dominating the first half and at least even overall in the second half. Stevens got a beautiful goal on a long open kick off a restart and a second on a rocket from outside the box on a failed clearance--I think the Falcon keeper was screened out of that one, but it would have been a tough save anyway. The Falcons got three solid goals, including a properly called PK for the first. The second goal was a terrific combination, a lovely cross from Colby on the right wing to Nick West, who leaped and smacked it in from very close with his left foot--keeper just had no chance on that one. The last Falcon goal also involved Colby, but instead of the usual rocket he faked the defense and rather gently lofted one to the goal line, where either it crossed on its own or else was tapped in by a defender. A solid win, marking the first time in four years that the Falcons have gone to the Elite Eight.

The rain was constant and cold. A really lousy day to watch or play soccer, but there were no other options given the pooling on the regular pitch. Perhaps that will be available tomorrow, when the opponent might be Amherst, since they are up 1-0 over Rochester the usual way: a header off a set play. If they end up playing Messiah tomorrow, they represent perhaps the most dangerous possible opponent for the Falcons, who are not good at defending in the air. On the other hand, Rochester is holding their own in the MF, and the Falcons can probably possess effectively against the Mammoths, so if they can finish (as they did today) it will be a dandy game. I'd rather see Rochester, all the same.

[Mr.Right]

Brandeis really possessing well in the 1st Half but need to generate some more chances against this Drew side. Not sure what I make of Drew just yet.

[Mr.Right]

Jesus...Lynch almost got his head to a a cross but just missed...Lynch has had about 3 SERIOUS looks to score here in the 1st half. If Brandeis does not pull this game he will be kicking  himself

[Mr.Right]

Berg a harmless 25 yard bomb that Drew's GK really misplays and almost drops it right onto a Brandeis strikers foot. Brandeis MUST keep shooting on this Drew GK as he looks a bit shaky...

[Mr.Right]

0-0 Brandeis and Drew at the Half..A good Half for Brandeis but they might be kicking themselves that they did not score

[blooter442]

0-0 Brandeis and Drew at the Half..A good Half for Brandeis but they might be kicking themselves that they did not score

Yeah, just looking at the stats it appears Brandeis had the better chances. Gotta put one away when you're on top.

[NEsoccerfan]

Goal for Brandeis!!!! Mike Lynch, OF COURSEEEE

[blooter442]

Goal for Brandeis!!!! Mike Lynch, OF COURSEEEE

And Ocel sets a new school record for assists!

[Falconer]

Rochester ties it, 1-1. Amherst pays for playing around.

[NEsoccerfan]

Rochester ties it, 1-1. Amherst pays for playing around.

Let's go Yellowjackets!

[Mr.Right]

Brandeis is just dominating this game...Drew's fitness is a question as Brandeis ir running them ragged. They are doing a ton of chasing.


Haha...Lynch with a great header from Ocel off a set piece...Nice header by Lynch

[NEsoccerfan]

Goal for Brandeis!!!! Mike Lynch, OF COURSEEEE

And Ocel sets a new school record for assists!

What a talent. I played with his brother and they are such different players but equally skilled.

[Falconer]

AND--a second for Rochester. Amherst is giving away the store.

[blooter442]

AND--a second for Rochester. Amherst is giving away the store.

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