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Post by warrior16 on Feb 6, 2024 17:36:25 GMT -6
The Bulldogs host the Trojans tomorrow night at 6 PM in Mid-City. I plan to stop by on my way home from work and report on this one.
We played Central Lafourche at the Holiday Cup, and they had a strong, athletic team with a quick pace of play. This seems to be the best team Baton Rouge has had since my senior year in 2014, led by Roman Spicer. I look forward to seeing this group for the first time this season to see what Coach Richard has cooked up.
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Post by cenlasoccerdude on Feb 6, 2024 19:33:38 GMT -6
Script has Baton Rouge 2-0
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Post by PepGuardiola on Feb 7, 2024 7:42:00 GMT -6
I've seen both teams play this year they are both very physical and athletic teams. This could go either way, although I give Baton Rouge a slight advantage as I think they have a deeper bench than Central Lafourche. 2-1 Baton Rouge
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Post by highschoolanalyst on Feb 7, 2024 9:39:04 GMT -6
Baton Rouge clearly seem to be the better team on paper and on the field would not be surprised if Central Lafourche struggle to get a grasp on the game as I expect Baton Rouge to take it to them. Bulldogs win 3-0.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 17:18:13 GMT -6
Beautiful night here in Mid-City. Both teams warming up.
I need to cleanse my soccer palate after our heartbreaking loss in Metairie last night, which was a hell of a game.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 17:41:00 GMT -6
Temperature will be 62 at kickoff, dropping to 57 by the end of the game. Slight wind, but it won’t have any affect on the field. Partly cloudy skies, as sunset approaches. Kickoff is 20 minutes away now.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 17:48:43 GMT -6
For shorthand tonight, I will abbreviate Baton Rouge players with BR, and Central Lafourche players with CL.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 17:58:01 GMT -6
Both teams’ colors are green and gold, but that won’t be an issue tonight.
The hosts Baton Rouge are in an all-black kit with gold numerals.
Visiting Central Lafourche are in white jerseys with green numerals, green shorts, and white socks.
Referees in lime green shirts.
Goalkeepers in blue for Baton Rouge and gold for Central Lafourche.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 17:58:41 GMT -6
Kickoff just a few minutes away. We just got an unintentional flyover by a helicopter during the national anthem.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:00:38 GMT -6
Kickoff.
Central Lafourche will start with possession, attacking from left to right.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:03:56 GMT -6
Corner kick for Central Lafourche.
Results in a shot that is blocked from point-blank range and hastily cleared away by the Bulldogs.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:04:56 GMT -6
Baton Rouge #25 gets off a shot from the top of the box on a breakaway, but it’s saved by the Central Lafourche goalkeeper.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:05:52 GMT -6
Baton Rouge has a breakaway and it leads to a foul right on the edge of box.
Free kick from about 20 yards for Baton Rouge. I initially thought it was a penalty, but the foul was awarded just inches from the box.
A yellow card is shown to a CL defender for tripping the BR forward on the breakaway. I agree with the call.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:07:04 GMT -6
The free kick is blocked by the Trojan wall and cleared.
A good counterattack by Central Lafourche results in a shot well wide and high to the left from about 25 yards.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:08:32 GMT -6
BR player down with what looks like a concussion. Didn’t see what happened. He’s walking off now.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:09:13 GMT -6
Both teams appear to be playing in a 4-4-2 formation. Direct form of attack.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:10:37 GMT -6
A Central Lafourche forward gets in on goal and forces a good save from the Baton Rouge goalkeeper.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:11:45 GMT -6
Miscommunication by the Central Lafourche goalkeeper and a defender results in an unnecessary foul and free kick. This was caused by a bouncing ball over the top on the edge of the box. Both Trojans assumed the other was going to deal with the loose ball, and neither did.
The goalkeeper had to scramble under pressure from a Bulldog forward and whiffed a clearance, fouling the Baton Rouge player in the process. I’m shocked the referee didn’t show a yellow card for the challenge, since it prevented a scoring chance on an empty net with only one other defender nearby.
GOAL!
On the ensuing free kick from the left corner of the box, Baton Rouge #23 finishes from point-blank range after an initial shot from close was deflected into his path.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:12:52 GMT -6
Baton Rouge leads 1-0.
11 minutes into the first half.
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Post by warrior16 on Feb 7, 2024 18:14:01 GMT -6
Central Lafourche takes a good shot from distance, but it is saved by the Baton Rouge goalkeeper.
The Bulldogs counterattack and create a good chance of their own, but the shot is blocked.
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