4/26/09 Game Recap (2-0 Loss)
The Devils suffered their first loss in 4 games on Sunday as they played the back end of a weekend double header against the West Valley Surefire at the Sunnyvale Soccer Complex, falling 2-0.
Since losing to the Los Gatos Wildcats in the first week of the season, the girls have steadily improved their game. Even though they came out on the short end of the score, they turned in one of their better performances of the year.
Playing a tenacious game, the Devils played an up and down game, exchanging scoring chances early in the contest before the Devils settled down.
The Devils got a bit of a pick-me-up, when Audrey showed up for the game, battling the flu. She would start the first half in goal, which turned out to be a bigger plus for the team. The Surefire would put three shots on goal in the first half, but she collected each shot.
Grace continues to get batter with each game. She controlled the midfield with her aggressiveness to the ball.
The game looked as if it might end in stalemate until West Valley put a shot across the goal on a deflection following a corner kick with 7 minutes to play. They would convert 2 minutes later on a shot from inside the box.
Putting one more rush on the attack, the Devils tried to cut into the Surefire lead, but an indirect kick went awry.
The defense deserve kudos for their play. Ruhi, Karsyn, Clara, Jess, and Lindsay played exceptionally as a unit, limiting the opposition’s offensive chances for a majority of the game.
Game Positives—
Marking: This was a point of contention against the Jaguars and it was self corrected by the girls after we discussed this following Saturday’s game. It was nice to see the focus on this part of the defensive play.
Toughness & Intensity: We asked the girls to step up and they all responded with great results. Pursuit of the ball and not backing down to the physical play of the opposition was great to see.
Fundamentally Strong: We emphasized the basics, and the girls responded. There were few mistakes in the game, which was the result of strong fundamental play
Development Areas—
Attention to Details: The girls tried to create opportunities (which is a good thing), but the execution was stymied by breakdowns with simple skills. Small game play along the lines was affected by simple passing mistakes.
Lack of Shooting: We didn’t generate many scoring opportunities, even though the ball was deep in the offensive zone on several opportunities. Rather than creating offensive chances by putting the ball on net, there were several instances when the ball was held too long.
Response on Corners: West Valley utilized a short corner kick to a midfielder down the line, but the Devils were slow to react to the play.
Since losing to the Los Gatos Wildcats in the first week of the season, the girls have steadily improved their game. Even though they came out on the short end of the score, they turned in one of their better performances of the year.
Playing a tenacious game, the Devils played an up and down game, exchanging scoring chances early in the contest before the Devils settled down.
The Devils got a bit of a pick-me-up, when Audrey showed up for the game, battling the flu. She would start the first half in goal, which turned out to be a bigger plus for the team. The Surefire would put three shots on goal in the first half, but she collected each shot.
Grace continues to get batter with each game. She controlled the midfield with her aggressiveness to the ball.
The game looked as if it might end in stalemate until West Valley put a shot across the goal on a deflection following a corner kick with 7 minutes to play. They would convert 2 minutes later on a shot from inside the box.
Putting one more rush on the attack, the Devils tried to cut into the Surefire lead, but an indirect kick went awry.
The defense deserve kudos for their play. Ruhi, Karsyn, Clara, Jess, and Lindsay played exceptionally as a unit, limiting the opposition’s offensive chances for a majority of the game.
Game Positives—
Marking: This was a point of contention against the Jaguars and it was self corrected by the girls after we discussed this following Saturday’s game. It was nice to see the focus on this part of the defensive play.
Toughness & Intensity: We asked the girls to step up and they all responded with great results. Pursuit of the ball and not backing down to the physical play of the opposition was great to see.
Fundamentally Strong: We emphasized the basics, and the girls responded. There were few mistakes in the game, which was the result of strong fundamental play
Development Areas—
Attention to Details: The girls tried to create opportunities (which is a good thing), but the execution was stymied by breakdowns with simple skills. Small game play along the lines was affected by simple passing mistakes.
Lack of Shooting: We didn’t generate many scoring opportunities, even though the ball was deep in the offensive zone on several opportunities. Rather than creating offensive chances by putting the ball on net, there were several instances when the ball was held too long.
Response on Corners: West Valley utilized a short corner kick to a midfielder down the line, but the Devils were slow to react to the play.
Labels: 2009 Spring Season, WV Surefire
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