2021 Final Four

[PaulNewman]

Two very even teams....thought W&L was a little bit better overall but Conn is a tough group.

Yes, terrible call by the ref and I think he lost track as he took a long time and only after looking at his notes realized it was a 2nd yellow.  I don't think he gives that card if he remembers the kid already is on a yellow.

Great final play by Conn...#8 is a helluva of a player who served the ball in...and Yeonas was more prominent in this game than Bass.

[PaulNewman]

While a bit of a stain on the game I don't think had a huge impact on the outcome.  Conn leveled and had some momentum before the send off.  Maybe if it goes into the 2nd OT.  The biggest impact was going to be the kid missing the final.  W&L had a great chance in OT when I think #15 made a great cut in and run and probably needed to get a pass out before he got trapped.

Thought both teams couldn't completely catch their breath especially in the 1st half because of magnitude of the game.

So tough to lose when the margins are so thin and the stakes so high.

[Another Mom]

It was a good game, and I congratulate Connecticut College. Coach Burke has done a phenomenal job.

[PaulNewman]

Zimmerman is absolutely lethal.  He was close to having some other real chances several times.

Thought Djerdjaj acquitted himself very well and Yeonas, Jaran and Bocchetti were outstanding.  Incredible strike by Tshuma.  Not as familiar with the W&L players but I think it was #21 who was really good and several others were outstanding.  Thought W&L got more ref calls in 1st half and Conn more in 2nd half.  W&L had some free kicks they probably wish they could get back.

Really good game. 

[PaulNewman]

If box score correct Yeonas never came off the field and he never stopped running.  Easy to say when gets the GW which I credit more to Jaran but Yeonas still MOM for me.  What an engine that guy is.

Gotta amend a little...that was a fantastic, gutsy finish by Yeonas...service and finish were outstanding.  Jaran had the great free kick earlier from not the best angle that he bent in through the six that Djerdjaj should have buried as he was wide open but sailed the ball way high, and I think that was before Zimmerman scored iirc.

[Hopkins92]

I guess I'll sit in the minority and say that tackle was unnecessary by W&L and while maybe a harsh yellow, there was no need for him to clatter into that guy. PPL saying he dove... watch it again. The dude went in at his thighs. Not a normal tackle and gave the ref room to wield the yellow.

I meant to call out Tshuma in this thread as a true wild card, because he took over the Tufts game at a number of key moments. (I mentioned him in my comments watching that game but really botched spelling his name.) That strike today was just sublime. Amazing.

But I also want to say I came away impressed with the Generals. The last 3 games they showed why they got such high marks throughout the season. And, yes, Zimmerman is going to be real trouble the next two years. He has that intangible ability to ghost.. Where is he? oh, crap.. he's 4 yards away from me in space in the box. He also has sneaky touch in space. Cool guy to watch.

[PaulNewman]

I guess I'll sit in the minority and say that tackle was unnecessary by W&L and while maybe a harsh yellow, there was no need for him to clatter into that guy. PPL saying he dove... watch it again. The dude went in at his thighs. Not a normal tackle and gave the ref room to wield the yellow.

I meant to call out Tshuma in this thread as a true wild card, because he took over the Tufts game at a number of key moments. (I mentioned him in my comments watching that game but really botched spelling his name.) That strike today was just sublime. Amazing.

But I also want to say I came away impressed with the Generals. The last 3 games they showed why they got such high marks throughout the season. And, yes, Zimmerman is going to be real trouble the next two years. He has that intangible ability to ghost.. Where is he? oh, crap.. he's 4 yards away from me in space in the box. He also has sneaky touch in space. Cool guy to watch.

I think I agree with you.  If that's a first yellow probably none of us even blink.  The rub for me is it seemed the ref had lost track he had given the kid a yellow already.  Now if he would have given the second one anyway, then OK.  Certainly he had given out a handful of cards up to that point so should not be a shock and it was unnecessary to make that play way down in the other team's end.

[Another Mom]

Amherst is playing well, and while I am not paying close attention, it seems like "pretty" -- or, not ugly, soccer to me.

[PaulNewman]

What are they talking about???  A national semi happening and the tangents are just wow.  And can they let the whole thing breathe just a little bit?

[SimpleCoach]

What are they talking about???  A national semi happening and the tangents are just wow.  And can they let the whole thing breathe just a little bit?

I'll say it.  The term "nil" should be banned from game.  Hate me.

[Hopkins92]

Um.That save was... fine? Um. Expected?

[Maine Soccer Fan]

I hit mute about five minutes in, then I put the volume back on just long enough for them to pontificate on why drop balls should be contested...back to mute.

Chicago was playing very nervous and tentative for the first 30 minutes. Their achievement was to go into the half 0-0. But much better in the final 15 minutes.

[Ejay]

I guess I'll sit in the minority and say that tackle was unnecessary by W&L and while maybe a harsh yellow, there was no need for him to clatter into that guy. PPL saying he dove... watch it again. The dude went in at his thighs. Not a normal tackle and gave the ref room to wield the yellow.

I meant to call out Tshuma in this thread as a true wild card, because he took over the Tufts game at a number of key moments. (I mentioned him in my comments watching that game but really botched spelling his name.) That strike today was just sublime. Amazing.

But I also want to say I came away impressed with the Generals. The last 3 games they showed why they got such high marks throughout the season. And, yes, Zimmerman is going to be real trouble the next two years. He has that intangible ability to ghost.. Where is he? oh, crap.. he's 4 yards away from me in space in the box. He also has sneaky touch in space. Cool guy to watch.

I think I agree with you.  If that's a first yellow probably none of us even blink.  The rub for me is it seemed the ref had lost track he had given the kid a yellow already.  Now if he would have given the second one anyway, then OK.  Certainly he had given out a handful of cards up to that point so should not be a shock and it was unnecessary to make that play way down in the other team's end.

Stupid, completely unnecessary, and flagrant foul.  Yellow deserved even if he was already on a previous yellow. I have no problem with this call whatsoever.

[OldNed]

What are they talking about???  A national semi happening and the tangents are just wow.  And can they let the whole thing breathe just a little bit?

And good lord, please stop calling Amherst #9 "Giamanti" - there's no letter n in there.  It's like fingernails on chalkboard ...

[NEsoccerfan]

Wada is an absolute stud. He's the best defender I've seen since the likes of Vegter from Calvin, Carwile from Trinity, and Lanahan from Brandeis.