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  8. Match #7 - Vermont

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    Really got no problem with that loss so long as we beat UConn on Friday.  We played well enough to win but we lacked brilliance in the final third.  Vermont, on the other hand, possessed that one moment of offensive brilliance.  And that made the difference.  Their goal was special, with a high degree of difficulty.  No reason for Zips to hang their heads.

     

    Back to work.

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  9. Match #7 - Vermont

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    8 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

     

    What else is there to do in Vermont in September? Collect maple syrup? Sing the Sound of Music while they wait for the Von Trapp Family Lodge to open their skiing? 

     

    I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Love seeing mid major soccer rise to prominence. This is going to be a good match. Can't wait and Go Zips!

     

    z.i.P.S. Put me down for an emphasis on more promotional items related to soccer. Scarves, bobbleheads, replica 2010 National Championship trophy, etc. 

    Replica 2010 National Championship trophy?😆

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  10. Match Day 6 - Western Michigan

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    38 minutes ago, csims0917 said:

    As a guy who is not a soccer die hard but loves the zips this is the type of game I love to see. OFFENSE. I’ve grown to love the zips defense and domination of possession but games like these are what brings casual students back. Winning is always entertaining but scoring helps a lot too

    Fair enough!  Are you not entertained?!?!?!

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  11. Match 5 - Ohio State

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    For me, Caleb Borneo was MOM.  Scoring twice is (obviously) huge, but Borneo was also instrumental in the linking play through our midfield.  What a comeback story for this guy!  Hopefully, he continues his current trajectory. 

     

    Remi Agunbiade completely changed the match when he entered late in the 1st half.  Buckeyes could not contain him.  Toward the end, OSU Defense began to look fearful.

     

    As previously mentioned, Jose Pedro was fantastic in both defending the flank and contributing passing into Offense.  He needs to keep shooting, as unlikely as that sounds when referring to a Fullback.  Judging from the room they afford him, opposing Defenses evidently do not believe Jose can score.  He should prove them wrong.

     

    Ashton Kamdem was a monster on our left flank.  Somebody check me on this, but I think Kamdem drew 3 OSU yellow cards.  He is probably really sore today.  Side note:  Kamdem is the only truly ambidextrous field player we have.

     

    Mitch Budler also appears to be ambidextrous.  What can I say that has not already been said?  Five matches; Zer0 goals allowed.  None will be surprised when Budler's name goes up on Stu Parry's wall.

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  13. Match 4 - Cleveland State

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    4-2-3-1 is our base system, and has been so throughout Embick’s tenure.  Over the years, Zips increasingly switch on the fly to a more offensive 4-3-3.  The ability to switch formations while in game is the hallmark of a professional squad.  Not many collegiate teams are coached to do that.  Zips switch formations in more than half their matches, usually when substituting personnel, so as to not draw the opposition’s attention.  


    Now, a 4-4-2 is a new (outdated formation) wrinkle.  
    I would like to see us try it again, with same personnel.

     It’s like an NBA team running The Weave or NFL team running the Wing T.  Ha!

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  15. Match 4 - Cleveland State

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    Past the midway point of the first half, Zips employed a good old fashioned 4-4-2.  This totally took Vikings by surprise.
    Remi and Farrell were the two Forwards and they immediately terrorized the CSU back line.  Unfortunately, Farrell soon caught a silly yellow card, and staff removed him (and this formation).

    I want Zips to spring this 4-4-2 formation once again.  It probably should never be our base system but it can be a real shock to the opposition.  We should try it again.

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  17. Match 1 - VCU Rams

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    49 minutes ago, TennZip said:

    Mitch Budler had a little hiccup at the start of the game but he was All American level for the last 87 minutes.

        Very happy that he is the Zips GK....

    Wishing  a speedy health recovery for Daragh Reilly....

    That being said, Matthew Paiva had an outstanding first game ever for the zips.

    Ashton Kamdem and Matt Dreas are leaders for this team in the run of play.  Good veteran presence on the Field

    Great Hustle play by Farrell....that resulted in the Morck goal.

       Farrell Ngongang was my man of the match.

     

    Always good to start the season 1-0.

    Matt Dreas was off his regularly steady game tonight.  Not his best outing.

     

    Very pleased with the composure and command of Matthew Paiva.  Hope the knock he took was nothing.

     

    (FaFa?) Farrell Ngongang showed tremendous hustle and grit.  He was MOM for me as well.  He earned the start of next match.

     

    VCU 0-3 AKR

    Perhaps the least convincing 0-3 road victory in NCAA history.
    But on a night when many Big East teams lost, we will gladly take it.

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  24. First Exhibition game - St. Bonaventure

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    7 hours ago, Z.I.P. said:

    I only hold second-hand information, but I understand Nathan Ferguson scored a first-half brace with an assist to Ashton Kamden.  Lineup was Budler, Kamden and Pedro at wing backs.  Daragh and Kossehasse center backs.  Dreas, Borneo, Roman, Morck, Filsinger and Ferguson.  I'll await the release of further secrets from our usual correspondents!

    4-2-3-1

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