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Post by shreve05 on Feb 9, 2007 9:46:09 GMT -6
Independence is a huge neutral site for all the teams left in the playoffs...and that being the remaining teams are south LA teams who generally play on a smaller field...who do you think of the remaining teams would be favored to win at Indy on that big fast field and Why?
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Post by defencerules on Feb 9, 2007 14:39:09 GMT -6
Whover has the most premier players, who are used to playing real soccer.
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Post by shreve05 on Feb 9, 2007 15:10:03 GMT -6
well thats all good and well...but what about the field...its huge and it plays extremely fast...teams from the south arent used to that big plus that fast of a pace...
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Post by soccer01 on Feb 9, 2007 15:14:20 GMT -6
As for whoever has the most premier players...... that just about covers all the remaining teams
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Post by timerman on Feb 9, 2007 20:18:01 GMT -6
Shreve05
I have noticed in the past that teams who play on a smaller field often do not spread out and take advantage of what a big field has to offer.
A fast, large field will wear out the starters quicker. It can also create more 1v1 situations in open space. It can stretch a defense and create more scoring opportunities.
A team with a deep bench, and a coach who is willing and able to give a starter a short rest, should have the advantage an a large pitch.
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Post by soccerjunky on Feb 10, 2007 7:57:19 GMT -6
What is the size of the field? BM has a regulation size field which I think is one of the best in the state.
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Post by savonarola on Feb 10, 2007 9:42:22 GMT -6
teams from the south arent used to that big plus that fast of a pace... But some of them can adapt quite fast. I thought Lafayette handled the extra width extremely well when they played on it against Magnet in the first round. With all the rain we have had statewide during the playoffs, it has been awhile since any two teams have played on a smooth, non-marred field. The nice thing is that "poor field conditions" absolutely will not be a factor in whoever wins or loses. |
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Post by on Feb 10, 2007 10:19:37 GMT -6
i don't think the size of the field will be an advantage or disadvantage for any of the dist 3 or 9 teams. most if not all these players have played on large fields and i think it helps there game. both dists have ball control teams that like to move the ball to space, the more space the better they play. the big field won't be an advantage , but it will make for a great game to watch.
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Post by ShreveDad on Feb 10, 2007 10:50:37 GMT -6
i don't think the size of the field will be an advantage or disadvantage for any of the dist 3 or 9 teams. most if not all these players have played on large fields and i think it helps there game. both dists have ball control teams that like to move the ball to space, the more space the better they play. the big field won't be an advantage , but it will make for a great game to watch. Agree with goat 100% and I would include Catholic and St. Pauls as well. These teams are composed of kids who play 9 months a year on big fields. These teams all will adjust quickly. |
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