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Post by Scott Crawford on Feb 22, 2011 22:57:28 GMT -6
Anyone with the knowledge to break down the other games like this?
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Post by thereporter on Feb 23, 2011 9:20:59 GMT -6
Since I mentioned Region III ODP pool player Vanja P. in another thread, I thought mention should be made of Seth Hagan who also made the region III pool last year. His presence in the midfield for St. Paul is a difference maker in most games and is enough to make midfield play between these two teams a
DRAW
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Post by soccerboy1234 on Feb 23, 2011 9:57:29 GMT -6
Although I think Jesuit will end up winning the game. I think the Jesuit defense will be shown to be not as good as it would appear. Although yes they all do play on their Chicago fire A team and are the state champions, I think they will have a lot of difficulty dealing with Adrian and other St. Paul's offensive players.
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Post by canadianbacon on Feb 23, 2011 12:04:34 GMT -6
trewth, new prediction: cabos scores three and disappointed st pauls fans leave early
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Post by engo7 on Feb 23, 2011 20:19:36 GMT -6
This game will determine All state mvp: Cabos vs. Mcinnis. Good luck to both teams Not sure this is correct. It would take an amazing game by Mcinnis similar to that played by Cabos last week to make this a given and even then not sure he overtakes what Cabos has done this year and this assumes Cabos has an off day....
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Post by outsideobserver2 on Feb 23, 2011 22:04:01 GMT -6
Steven Cabos is the best player in Louisiana. He will definitely win the all state MVP. Regarding the game I honestly think that Jesuit will win 3-0, not that SPS won't put up a good fight. These Jesuits boys are so determined to win its ridiculous. They are like nothing I've ever seen before when it comes down to their determination and skill as a high school soccer team. Last week's game against Dutchtown was a massacre. They'll play just as good against SPS; no team can be Jesuit when they are in their grove.
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Post by outsideobserver2 on Feb 23, 2011 22:11:18 GMT -6
Interesting observation soccerboy1234 considering the Jesuit defense has only given up one goal in the playoffs as well as district. Honestly I think the defense will have no trouble dealing with Adrian. They play with him on their club team and the entire team knows all of his moves and tricks. St. Paul's defense on the other hand are not as familiar with Jesuit's star Steven Cabos. I doubt they will be able to "neutralize" him or the other midfielders.
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Post by wolffan on Feb 24, 2011 11:49:17 GMT -6
It's going to come down to whose front 5 can solve the other's back 8, or who gets an opportune 2nd ball on a corner or free kick. Granted, I have not seen many of Jays' matches; but having seen most of the Wolves', and I feel there is no team better at playing 1-touch, 3-4 man combinations in the attacking third than SPS. I think any goals scored will be the result of just such a sequence, or a set piece first time finish. Still say 2-1 St. Paul's.
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Post by soccerboy1234 on Feb 24, 2011 12:04:43 GMT -6
Interesting observation soccerboy1234 considering the Jesuit defense has only given up one goal in the playoffs as well as district. Honestly I think the defense will have no trouble dealing with Adrian. They play with him on their club team and the entire team knows all of his moves and tricks. St. Paul's defense on the other hand are not as familiar with Jesuit's star Steven Cabos. I doubt they will be able to "neutralize" him or the other midfielders. Maybe so, but I think the reason for that will be more due to their Midfield and offense rather than their back four. I still think Jesuit will most likely win, but I don't think their defense is as good as it's made out to be. Yeah they all do play together, but I've seen their club team and when in premiere play their defensive back four doesn't seem all too impressive. Don't get me wrong I think Jesuit will most likely win, but I think that will be more because St. Pauls won't have much time to attack with Jesuit's amazing midfield and offensive all together not because their back four is so amazing. And yeah I think St. Pauls should have a hard time defending Cabos
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Post by thereporter on Feb 24, 2011 15:04:03 GMT -6
Interesting observation soccerboy1234 considering the Jesuit defense has only given up one goal in the playoffs as well as district. Honestly I think the defense will have no trouble dealing with Adrian. They play with him on their club team and the entire team knows all of his moves and tricks. St. Paul's defense on the other hand are not as familiar with Jesuit's star Steven Cabos. I doubt they will be able to "neutralize" him or the other midfielders. Maybe so, but I think the reason for that will be more due to their Midfield and offense rather than their back four. I still think Jesuit will most likely win, but I don't think their defense is as good as it's made out to be. Yeah they all do play together, but I've seen their club team and when in premiere play their defensive back four doesn't seem all too impressive. Don't get me wrong I think Jesuit will most likely win, but I think that will be more because St. Pauls won't have much time to attack with Jesuit's amazing midfield and offensive all together not because their back four is so amazing. And yeah I think St. Pauls should have a hard time defending Cabos It is difficult to backup the statement that the Jesuit defense is not impressive. It is equally difficult to backup the statement that the St. Paul defense is not impressive. Because of the makeup of the two, I felt the advantage went to Jesuit. If you add your analysis that the offense and midfield of Jesuit will be most influential in the outcome, I do not think your comments change my initial analysis that the advantage on defense goes to Jesuit. While not discussed in my initial post, I think it important to point out that there is an argument that neither of the two earlier games in which these two teams met are a good indicator of what will happen on Saturday. The first game simply because it was a scrimmage. The second game because arguably neither team was at full regular season strength having just played a semi-final game on the same day. Further, the early parts of this year's school season represented the return by Steven Cabos after an almost year long absence from soccer due to a serious injury. Clearly, his play has only improved since that time. One has only to look at the results from last years RPL season and his 14 goals scored, leading his Lakeview team, to know that a return to full playing strenth will only enhance the strength of any team he plays on. (The same can be said of Connor Randal and the effect of his return on both his Shreve and Lakeview teams.) However, because the second game was not a scrimmage and is more recent, the net effect of having met previously this season is...ADVANTAGE JESUIT
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Post by pacmom on Feb 24, 2011 16:29:39 GMT -6
Never underestimate the power of a pack of hungry wolves. St Paul's by 1~
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Post by backline on Feb 24, 2011 16:47:02 GMT -6
Steven Cabos is the best player in Louisiana. I honestly think that Jesuit will win 3-0, not that SPS won't put up a good fight. These Jesuits boys are so determined to win its ridiculous. They are like nothing I've ever seen before when it comes down to their determination and skill as a high school soccer team. Last week's game against Dutchtown was a massacre. Do you really not think that St. Pauls isn't determined to win? That is what it sounds like. St. Pauls wants the win just as bad as Jesuit does. To say that this will come down to who wants it more is false. Its who plays better. I think if anything St. Pauls comes out with more intensity because they have something to prove. A 3-0 win is so unlikely. I don't know what basis you made that one. I know Jesuit is amazing, I have watched and played against them two years ago and I know what they are capable of, but St. Pauls is also great. There is absolutely no doubt that this will be the best game this year, both teams are gonna come out fired up and both teams are gonna want it.
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Post by happyjack on Feb 24, 2011 16:53:22 GMT -6
I think the team that quickly overcomes the state cup jitters and gets into their rhythm first will have the best chance. Both teams posses a stingy defense and it will be tough to score more than 1 on either team. This is looking like a great defensive battle and I look forward to watching it
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Post by engo7 on Feb 24, 2011 17:54:15 GMT -6
St. Paul will be looking to poke one in quickly and then sit back on defense. That is their best chance. At that point we will see how good (or not) Jesuit is.
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Post by soccerrules1 on Feb 24, 2011 18:13:02 GMT -6
Jesuit will take this game by 2 goals.
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Post by backline on Feb 24, 2011 18:14:18 GMT -6
I refuse to believe that this game will be won by more than one goal.
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Post by Scott Crawford on Feb 25, 2011 13:51:04 GMT -6
Will anyone be at this game Sat 7 (Tad Gormley) who can give in-game updates here? Thanks.
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Post by wolfpack2themac on Feb 25, 2011 14:55:29 GMT -6
I <3 the Wolfpack! No 1 can stop uz from whining dis game! Lolz Advantage: St PAULS!!! WE HAVE THE BEST MOMZ EVER!
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Post by ShreveDad on Feb 25, 2011 21:20:35 GMT -6
Thanks in advance for the game updates. Will sticky early to avoid folks posting in 2 different threads.
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Post by loJic on Feb 25, 2011 21:42:20 GMT -6
I'll be there but will leave the reporting to the professionals. I'm going to sit back and enjoy.
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