Spring game vs Dayton

[ZachTheZip]

Don't think I'll be able to make this one. Still, the weather should be great.

[Staton14]

Did anyone attend the game? I know they lost but how did they look?

[fknbuflobo]

[fknbuflobo]

We filed in to a breezy 70* with bright sun. God, I love spring soccer.

4-2-3-1

Team defense must be much stronger if the Zips are going to succeed in 2014. There admittedly were key personnel playing out of position, but the overall team defense was poorly organized and generally shabby. Far too often opposing forwards turned the ball in relative comfort.

Flyers made it difficult for Zips to maintain possession through the midfield. Their physical tackling took the Zips out of rhythm throughout the match. This is an imposing bunch. Very large! Looked like Chelsea taking the pitch.

http://daytonflyers.com/roster.aspx?path=msoc

Zips did not react well to the chippy and choppy nature of the match. In particular, Victor Souto #8 lost composure, leaving Embick no recourse but to remove him from the contest to prevent a second yellow (or worse). Adam Najem #6 also did not cover himself in glory, reacting poorly to both the physical play and to the substandard officiating.

In the final third, Zips lacked connection on the assisting pass, which was frequently intercepted by Dayton defenders. Sean Sepe #13 was frustrated all evening by poor service. Even so, he scored late to make it interesting and rang potential equalizer low and off the post in the waning moments.

Zips acquitting themselves well were the aforementioned Sean Sepe #13, Richmond (Silk) Laryea #10, and the unrelenting stalwart Andrew Souders #2. The rest were either mediocre or dismal. Zips clearly have much work ahead.

Dayton had plenty to do with the Akron’s bad night. A surprisingly technical side, Flyers strung together several impressive sequences, building to shots. Their second goal was thing of beauty, with four consecutive one touch passes involving four different players, and the score off the post. In a starting lineup averaging over 6’0” in height, the primary playmaker was 5”7” Amass Amankona #16. Dayton looks ready to rumble.

[Zip_ME87]

We filed in to a breezy 70* with bright sun. God, I love spring soccer.

4-2-3-1

Team defense must be much stronger if the Zips are going to succeed in 2014. There admittedly were key personnel playing out of position, but the overall team defense was poorly organized and generally shabby. Far too often opposing forwards turned the ball in relative comfort.

Flyers made it difficult for Zips to maintain possession through the midfield. Their physical tackling took the Zips out of rhythm throughout the match. This is an imposing bunch. Very large! Looked like Chelsea taking the pitch.

http://daytonflyers.com/roster.aspx?path=msoc

Zips did not react well to the chippy and choppy nature of the match. In particular, Victor Souto #8 lost composure, leaving Embick no recourse but to remove him from the contest to prevent a second yellow (or worse). Adam Najem #6 also did not cover himself in glory, reacting poorly to both the physical play and to the substandard officiating.

In the final third, Zips lacked connection on the assisting pass, which was frequently intercepted by Dayton defenders. Sean Sepe #13 was frustrated all evening by poor service. Even so, he scored late to make it interesting and rang potential equalizer low and off the post in the waning moments.

Zips acquitting themselves well were the aforementioned Sean Sepe #13, Richmond (Silk) Laryea #10, and the unrelenting stalwart Andrew Souders #2. The rest were either mediocre or dismal. Zips clearly have much work ahead.

Dayton had plenty to do with the Akron’s bad night. A surprisingly technical side, Flyers strung together several impressive sequences, building to shots. Their second goal was thing of beauty, with four consecutive one touch passes involving four different players, and the score off the post. In a starting lineup averaging over 6’0” in height, the primary playmaker was 5”7” Amass Amankona #16. Dayton looks ready to rumble.

Good summary. This team doesn't seem to have the "edge" of recent past teams. I also don't recall who was wearing the captain's armband if anyone. Someone needs to step up as leader.

[TennZip]

Is Sam Gainford not eligible to play until the fall? Has anyone heard as to whether Ismail Seremba will be able to play in the fall?

[oldzip]

Gainford will be eligible this fall and from what I've heard is one hell of a player. Should be able to make a significant impact on the attacking end. Seremba is hoping to be back in action by July, but it will probably be mid-season before he is fully match fit.

[fknbuflobo]

Good questions on Gainford and Seremba.

I have heard the same regarding these players.

Gainford will be a beast (possible starter) in the Fall. One must conclude that Sam is quite the player for Zips to tolerate his academic ineligibility for a full twelve months.

Seremba is mending nicely and will practice informally in July.