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Post by notdoxxingmyself on Feb 22, 2024 22:07:35 GMT -6
#3 for willow gets a yellow
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Post by spaghettimonster on Feb 22, 2024 22:08:47 GMT -6
Halftime observations: U-High way too direct. They seem to rely on physical, kickball type of play. I can count on one hand the amount of times they completed consecutive passes. Relying on direct play and pressing Willow while attacking in offensive third. This may pay off, but we’ve seen better U-High teams in the past that demonstrate more possession-oriented style of play. Willow - very impressive. Dominated possession and strung together multiple passes while controlling the ball up the field. Very intrigued by their ability to play horizontally and switch field of play. Controlled first half and their defense did an outstanding job of repelling direct blitzkrieg of U-High. Stay strong in the back, remain patient in midfield, and the opportunities will present themselves. Willow takes this in the second half. This is also a completely different UHigh team. They have a different style of players than to play a possession style of play Fair play. They’ve enjoyed successful seasons recently and great for them - they deserve the success that they achieved. However, I believe these teams embodied a different style of play that facilitated their success. The strategy now seems to rely too heavily on direct/physical play (reminiscent of 2005-2010). U-High has some great talent, but It appears they are limited by their strategy & tactics. Willow, on the other hand, are so orchestrated and their passing/possession is top notch. Quality program and fun to watch. And they help opposing players when they’re cramping… Good luck to both teams as we wind down to the end! Two amazing programs who’ve both enjoyed successful seasons.
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Post by notdoxxingmyself on Feb 22, 2024 22:09:26 GMT -6
1-0 willow Good shot by #10 #42 could have made it 2 but u-high keeper saves the 1v1
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Post by soccerstar0 on Feb 22, 2024 22:13:07 GMT -6
Ulab doesn’t deserve to be here can’t make a pass😂
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Post by notdoxxingmyself on Feb 22, 2024 22:17:33 GMT -6
Clock is stopped at 2:00
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Post by spaghettimonster on Feb 22, 2024 22:18:57 GMT -6
Ulab doesn’t deserve to be here can’t make a pass😂 Harsh to say they don’t deserve to be here! They have found a way to win, obviously, but they are outmatched and outclassed by Willow. Very impressed with this Willow team. U-High should remain in contention, but I’m very excited to see how Willow will develop. Exciting play and very enjoyable to watch.
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Post by soccerstar0 on Feb 22, 2024 22:20:20 GMT -6
Incredible hard watch glad this state championship is going to a team that can play the game soccer (Willow) and doesn’t rely on long throws and long ball.
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Post by soccerstar0 on Feb 22, 2024 22:21:59 GMT -6
Bald headed and a loss WHO DAT that sucks lol
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Post by notdoxxingmyself on Feb 22, 2024 22:25:56 GMT -6
2-0 willow 80+5’ Goal by #28 looked very similar to the first one That probably seals it
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Post by notdoxxingmyself on Feb 22, 2024 22:29:07 GMT -6
Ball game. The Willow School is the 4th team this championship week to go back to back
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 22, 2024 22:55:49 GMT -6
Congrats to Willow on back to back championships. This is their 4th title in program history, and 3rd in 4 years. Very impressive.
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Post by lindcare on Feb 23, 2024 0:02:09 GMT -6
Halftime observations: U-High way too direct. They seem to rely on physical, kickball type of play. I can count on one hand the amount of times they completed consecutive passes. Relying on direct play and pressing Willow while attacking in offensive third. This may pay off, but we’ve seen better U-High teams in the past that demonstrate more possession-oriented style of play. Willow - very impressive. Dominated possession and strung together multiple passes while controlling the ball up the field. Very intrigued by their ability to play horizontally and switch field of play. Controlled first half and their defense did an outstanding job of repelling direct blitzkrieg of U-High. Stay strong in the back, remain patient in midfield, and the opportunities will present themselves. Willow takes this in the second half. This is also a completely different UHigh team. They have a different style of players than to play a possession style of play
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