Game Recap:
http://www.udpride.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31303
So frustrating. Had chances, but did so little with them. We have so little purpose with any balls we play in the offensive third. Just blind kicks and crosses to no teammate or particular spot on the field. When the smoke clears, we are what we are. Our record is a fair reflection of our talent right now and the bottom line is it's very marginal. The game is too fast and complicated for too many players and I doubt it ever changes.
This really was a must-win. Now we're on the ropes for making the A10 Tourney. Not even sure we control our own destiny now if we win out and finish 4-4-2 in the league.
Pestell once again had a solid game. She's just not getting enough help. She runs her drill bit at a completely different RPM than everyone else and unfortunately others are habitually unable to match it. A couple years ago, Pestell was merely one of many at that RPM. Now she's largely one of one. She hasn't changed; the program around her has.
We gave up 2 shots on goal all game and one found the net -- on a great strike to be honest. We are not competitive enough in the box. We do not have mindsets to bull-rush balls and just tackle bodies until the ball bounces in. I dont see the "anger to score" within the last 20 years. Too much finesse everywhere. No body sacrifices to score a goal.
Defense was pretty good today. The GW goal resulted from a lack of pressure in the MF. Back line can't mark all 11.
Ugh.