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Post by coachray40 on Jan 26, 2007 22:43:57 GMT -6
Incredible game--- summary on the way
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Post by coachray40 on Jan 26, 2007 23:26:01 GMT -6
Game summary:
Dutchtown started red-hot out of the blocks, and had the ball on the St Amant half of the field for most of the first 10 minutes. Gators then played a long ball down field and won a corner. Ball skipped through off someones head and straight to Sebastian Torrado on the far post who slotted it home for a 1-0 Gator lead against the run of play. After that, St Amant gradually figured out what their defensive assignments were, and they were able to even things up over most of the rest of the half. Dutchtown pressed the attack, and St Amant kept #'s back, stayed patient, and played the ball downfield to Torrado. Half ended 1-0. Second half had Dutchtown pressing forward and St Amant dropping players back. Dutchtown had several decent chances but never seemed to get the quality shot off. St Amant continued to play the ball long and counter down the wings. Physical nature of the match started to take its toll midway through the second half as play got ragged and players on both teams started to cramp up. DHS also started to get a bit frustrated and tempers flaring led to 3 yellow cards for D-town. Gator defense held firm, and with 12 minutes to go, St Amant had basically pulled all players back inside its own half to bunker up and protect the 1 goal lead. St Amant GK Brice Noel made three superb saves down the stretch to preserve the lead. Despite D-town pounding away, it looked like the game would end 1-0, but Dutchtown finally got loose behind the Gator defense and scored with 2 SECONDS left in regulation. Place went nuts and Gators were stunned. Right after kickoff from the goal Jacob Aucoin went down after being kicked and the game ended 1-1. OT saw the Gators start trying to get more guys forward, and Dutchtown picked up the pace too. Remarkable that both teams were able to continue to play at such a high intensity level as both squads on the field were completely exhausted. Midway through the first OT Derreck Palermo chipped a perfect pass over the heads of two Dutchtown defenders to a streaking Sebastian Torrado, who then chipped a shot over an onrushing Griffin GK Mike Tymchak and into the net for a 2-1 lead with 5 to play. Gators again bunkered up, but this time they held, with Noel making two great saves, and Wesley St Pierre clearing a ball of the line at the very end off a corner to seal the deal.
Atmosphere was unbelievable--Dtown fans were vocal throughout, and The Pit Crazies were in full force too. Great job by both sets of fans. Coach Chambless and the folks at Dtown should be commended for the free student admission and the great job of putting on a big game. Refereeing was flawless and perfect for such a big game. Both teams played their guts out, and I couldnt be prouder of any player on the field for thier effort--Griffin or Gator. Coach Chambless and I were both exhausted after the match. Very exciting rivalry match that lived up to the hype--so great to see two teams just laying it all out there.
I am one proud coach tonight. A week ago, my boys had just lost to Woodlawn, and we looked dead in the water with a 2-5 district record, games against BRHS, Dutchtown and Catholic to finish the season, and needing a miracle to make the playoffs. Then, our seniors lifted our team up, and we found something. We won 2-1 in OT on Wednesday night, and the 2-1 in OT again tonight, and have secured 4th place in district 4 and a playoff berth. I cant begin to tell anyone how proud I am of the heart and determination these boys have shown down the stretch. That is what HS soccer is all about.
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Post by on Jan 27, 2007 12:15:55 GMT -6
congrats coachray, i am sure your coaching had a little something to do with your teams motivation and play. good luck in the playoffs except when you play a dist 3 team LOL.
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Post by racquet on Jan 28, 2007 17:37:19 GMT -6
the heart and determination these boys have shown down the stretch
So coachray did the totaly negative email sent to team work?? is there an apology on the way.............................
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Post by stafan119 on Jan 28, 2007 18:33:49 GMT -6
what are you talking about
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Post by L4S on Jan 28, 2007 20:23:11 GMT -6
congrats to coachray & the st. amant gators. hell of a run at the end. good luck in the playoffs
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Post by coachray40 on Jan 28, 2007 21:59:53 GMT -6
congrats to coachray & the st. amant gators. hell of a run at the end. good luck in the playoffs many thanks ecb--hope you guys have good run too. I'll be rooting for ya'll to do well and get deep into the playoffs. |
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Post by Bish on Jan 29, 2007 1:08:11 GMT -6
I think the better coach won!
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Post by gators4life on Jan 29, 2007 22:24:10 GMT -6
the heart and determination these boys have shown down the stretch So coachray did the totaly negative email sent to team work?? is there an apology on the way............................. its clear to me you have no idea what your talking about so why dont you stop talking about it before you piss people off. its a very Sensitive subject that was taken care of weeks ago |
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Post by racquet on Jan 30, 2007 16:33:38 GMT -6
u r right, people should get upset off, we deserve better..............................
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Post by gatorsoccer4 on Jan 30, 2007 17:20:45 GMT -6
so if u know it annoys people off why bring it up just say congrats there was no need for ur last remark
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