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[TennZip]

Let's hope that Z.I.P. enjoys watching a zips win on the PAC network...and that he keeps us nice folks on the zips nation board updated...with his thoughts on the game

 

 

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from washington soccer twitter

 

[TennZip]

I am glad now that I can't get the pac 12 network

2nd washington goal from their twitter account

 

[Z.I.P.]

Two early goals for the UW Huskies.  12:00 minutes in!  Our back line is slower and poorly organized than I've seen since well before the Porter era.  I don't know what can be done.  We were pressuring early and had some runs, but Washington is making us look statuesque in their run backs.

 

Skye almost pulled one back at the 16 min. mark, but off the post and saved on the line.  No luck to match a clear deficit of athleticism.

 

Need to get Egbo in space, but we have trouble getting our lanes open to create trouble.

 

Mohammed departs.  He seems a no-show physically on the pitch.

 

All Washington, as they break the defense and SHOULD have had a third!  Not sure how much more I can watch...  Announcers forced to say "Two zero is the worst lead in football"  May not be for long the way this is going.  Well, the last time I recall these teams playing, UW won in Portland 4-0.

[Z.I.P.]

The best thing I can say is, we are so young, and the best of the youth seem to be the attacking wingers, Biros, Petno both freshman set up a couple if balls late in the half, but the finish wasn't there (Gaiffur had an opportunity go high) and a Biros centered a ball that the runner (who??) was late to.  UW has a very good team -- definitely top-10 in my opinion, but we don't appear on their level, physically or maturity wise.

[Z.I.P.]

Jared, interviewed before the 2nd half restart was totally dejected.  We can't compete to get back in this unless we can win first or second balls was his judgement.  Just look to figure out the fundamentals.  We had one shot on goal the first half, yet still aren't out of it.  And early in the half UW transition makes us look sick, and it's nearly 3 nil.

Edited September 10, 2018 by Z.I.P.

[Z.I.P.]

I'm fascinated by the confident passes Colin Biros has made this game -- from his left wing, he fires balls across the field onto the toe of open players on the opposite wing.  What a passer!  Akron maintaining possession against the run of play, but Washington counter very dangerous.  Micaletto looking excellent as he subs in.  Good weekend for Marco.

Edited September 10, 2018 by Z.I.P.

[TennZip]

28 minutes ago, Z.I.P. said:

Jared, interviewed before the 2nd half restart was totally dejected.  We can't compete to get back in this unless we can win first or second balls was his judgement.  Just look to figure out the fundamentals.  We had one shot on goal the first half, yet still aren't out of it.  And early in the half UW transition makes us look sick, and it's nearly 3 nil.

Thank you for your updates and analysis during the game

[Z.I.P.]

No big chances for either side, as Washington playing very deep.  Akron controlling 60-70% of possesdion this half, passing looks improved.  I really think the back-four is the biggest challenge to improve on our side.  Even the Pac-12 announcers are saying that Akron lost focus at times and that was their biggest problem. Well, that is something that can change at least.  What I'm concerned with is that we were unable to keep up with Washington's pace the first half.  Micaletto could easily have picked up his second yellow -- but the ref gave a "play-on".  Without the advantage, he might have stopped play to give Marco another yellow.  His first was 10 minutes ago in the UW box, he clipped a Huskies defender from behind.

[Z.I.P.]

10 minutes ago, TennZip said:

Thank you for your updates and analysis during the game

Wish I got more televised games!  Can we move to the Pac-12?  Jared?  ?

[Zip_ME87]

Good comments Z.I.P. I really can't add anything. The Zips seemed to lack speed and focus. Two early goals in this one; UW had several additional opportunities but mostly seemed content to defend in the 2nd half.