After a very cold day by 4 pm the temperature was peaking as we assembled at Gunston to play Arlington.
Final score was 3 to 8, however, uncharacteristically, we actually won the first half, 3 to 2.
In fact, we went up 3 to 0 during the first half and it felt good. But then we broke completely down. It’s hard to figure out what happened...other than moving our guest player, Richard, out of the defense, and breaking up the speed of Kendall and John H by asking John to play sweeper. Chris also departed at half-time. Perhaps fatigue also played a factor...our passing was exceptional during the first half, including the assistance of Jim Lister Sr. who talley an assist early on to earn our first goal.
George scored a very nice goal that required him to bully his way into the box and aggressively see through to the finish., Kendall scored an classic goal from the outside as a clever thru ball was played just between the defender upon which Kendall sprinted onto it. Approaching from the right he had the golden opportunity to strike it near post or far post with his left foot. He waited for the keeper to protect his near post and with the outside of his left boot he was able to go far post and easily beat the keeper.
Those first three goals were so easy it seemed as if we were running away with the game. Then, it’s my belief, that out passing broke down. The passes eventually came but we were holding the ball too long waiting for a better opportunity. If the first pass opens up for you make the pass. Stop waiting to either beat your man or for another opportunity to open up. Control the ball, then pass the ball.
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Regardless of the outcome It was a fun game...we did play end to end and had plenty of opportunities.
The referee was one of the worst we have had in a while...it definitely seemed like the calls were going against up and he was detached from the game. We will keep this particular ref under observation and if we experience further problems report him to the league if appropriate.
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