VCU - Home Opener - August 29

[TennZip]

comments from the VCU coach after their season opener

Their writeup says that the Akron-VCU game will be available on Espn Plus

 

https://vcuathletics.com/news/2022/8/25/mens-soccer-rams-drop-season-opener-at-14-marshall-5-0.aspx

[TennZip]

go zips !!!

zips had 3 returning All MAC selections from Last year

Dyson Clapier, Ryan Kingsford and Malik Henry

Only Dyson is in starting lineup

 

[MDZip]

On 8/28/2022 at 1:02 PM, TennZip said:

comments from the VCU coach after their season opener

Their writeup says that the Akron-VCU game will be available on Espn Plus

 

https://vcuathletics.com/news/2022/8/25/mens-soccer-rams-drop-season-opener-at-14-marshall-5-0.aspx

My favorite line from that article since they played Marshall in their opener. "The Rams continue their road trip against former national champions, facing Akron on Monday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.". 😁

[MDZip]

Hope none of you tuned in right at halftime. Scary graphic by ESPN +. 🤣😂 Zips outplaying them but actually down 1-0.  

Edited August 30, 2022 by MDZip

[TennZip]

really sorry first half of soccer.

Captain Will Jackson did not mark his man on the corner kick and Akron trails 1-0

[MDZip]

And that quick Zips tie it up in the early second half and just now took the lead on a goal by Clapier! And by the way, just as an observation, Sangwa is a really impressive defender.

Edited August 30, 2022 by MDZip

[TennZip]

Welcome to Akron, Josh Hallenberger

    Gyuwon Chong is very good

 

[TennZip]

Dyson Clapier was man of the match

 

[TennZip]

good student crowd tonight

they have not posted the 3rd goal yet...

great run and pass by Dyson Clapier

Fitz got low to the ground for a spectacular header goal

 

[zipsrule]

We possessed the ball in the first half, but had nothing to show for it.  Strong second half.  We seemed to be the quicker team.

[Blue & Gold]

Malik Henry and Joel Sangwa are awesome 💪💪

[Z.I.P.]

Haven't watched, but I'm guessing that old Akron chemistry is back.  And hopefully the student crowd/AKRowdies are at least partly responsible.

[icchamp1]

Not sure how well it came across on TV, but the Zips were facing a mighty headwind in the first half.  It definitely disrupted anything they attempted in the air.

[fknbuflobo]

AKR 3-1 VCU FT

 

Dyson Clapier was MOTM, with 1 goal and 2 assists.  He was a terror down the Zips' left flank.  Could have scored even more but for some adrenaline-charged strikes over the bar.  There is no ceiling on how good Dice can become.

 

But the entire match immediately changed when Malik Henry entered the contest at RB.  His overlapping runs and crosses into the box opened up the Rams defense.  VCU had no answer to #5 and they never recovered.

 

And Gyuwon Chong is such a pleasant surprise.  He might end up being one of the best players on the squad.  Who knew!?!  Not I.  This guy can keep the ball from you in a phone booth.

[TennZip]

3rd goal

 

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Blue & Gold]

Nice interviews 👇

 

 

[Blue & Gold]

Nice write-up thread. This young buck is still in high school, if I'm not mistaken. I believe he's a Firestone student.

 

[LoyalZIP]

The wind was a massive factor in the first half, it was truly an equalizer. Once Malik got in there for the Zips, everything changed and it was like Akron soccer of old, dominating the possession and running wild. He and Dyson could take this team to the next level this year. Let's hope. Not a great match for Wan Kuzri, I look forward to his bounce back. Go Zips!

[Let'sGoZips94]

This team has it all. Malik is insanely quick and an absolute game-changer. Chong is the ball-control/facilitating MF we've needed since Nagbe's departure. Sangwa is everywhere on defense. Clapier is a great wing compliment to Malik. 

 

This team could be special. 

[slowroll]

32 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

This team has it all. Malik is insanely quick and an absolute game-changer. Chong is the ball-control/facilitating MF we've needed since Nagbe's departure. Sangwa is everywhere on defense. Clapier is a great wing compliment to Malik. 

 

This team could be special. 

Agree 100% about Henry. VCU's outside backs were no match for Henry's speed and deft touch. I could almost see the whites of the defender's eyes from my phone as I watched.

[Z.I.P.]

Discussion:  "Malik Henry, best Akron wing back since DeAndre Yedlin."  I have seen no live games, only film, but he appears to have similar speed to overlap offensively and possesses an excellent target pass.  I notice he lines up in an attacking position on free-kicks in the final third.  Does he have unlocked scoring potential?

[fknbuflobo]

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

Discussion:  "Malik Henry, best Akron wing back since DeAndre Yedlin."  I have seen no live games, only film, but he appears to have similar speed to overlap offensively and possesses an excellent target pass.  I notice he lines up in an attacking position on free-kicks in the final third.  Does he have unlocked scoring potential?

Agreed.  Best RB since Yedlin.  Not so sure about scoring, but....