Women's Soccer - NCAA Tournament

[NewEnglandBull]

Don’t know much about soccer but this is a good game by both universities.

[BullyPulpit]

Definitely having to play a little bit different style than we did against CCST. TAM is much more athletic and dangerous. USF having to use some longer balls to open things up. This is going to be a close one for sure. 

[CousinRicky]

7 minutes ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Don’t know much about soccer but this is a good game by both universities.

I don't watch much either but we don't look real sharp to me. A couple of missed catches and controls.

1 minute ago, BullyPulpit said:

Definitely having to play a little bit different style than we did against CCST. TAM is much more athletic and dangerous. USF having to use some longer balls to open things up. This is going to be a close one for sure. 

I'm counting on your 2-1 prediction. Don't make me hate you.

[cophbulls]

I think TAM came out with a lot of pressure in the first 20 mins of the half, since then its been more USF possession, we look better now than we did. 

[BullyPulpit]

3 minutes ago, CousinRicky said:

I don't watch much either but we don't look real sharp to me. A couple of missed catches and controls.

I'm counting on your 2-1 prediction. Don't make me hate you.

Getting one before half would go a long way to my prediction. 

Just now, cophbulls said:

I think TAM came out with a lot of pressure in the first 20 mins of the half, since then its been more USF possession, we look better now than we did. 

We have been a little bit sloppy at times. The speed and pressure from TAM is definitely more than we are used to seeing. 

[BullyPulpit]

WOW! We got lucky! 

[CousinRicky]

Well that was close.

[Bullumni]

Martinez has been playing loosey goosey this game. Very fortunate her teammates to cover for her

[BullyPulpit]

Well, I think we will play better in the second half. We have to adjust to TAM's size and speed. They are making some of the ladies look uncomfortable and using their bodies to push them off the ball. Our game is predicated on possession and precision, so when we commit a bad turnover it is really noticeable and TAM is making us pay with their counter. Would really love to get a goal early again. That will hopefully open up the middle of the field more for the Bulls. TAM seems content on forcing us out wide and using their size and speed to neutralize our talented wings. 

Edited April 30, 2021 by BullyPulpit

[Triple B]

8 minutes ago, BullyPulpit said:

WOW! We got lucky! 

Maybe some luck but I thought it was 2 awesome plays by the defenders ....