Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Anatomy of a Goal

NCSA U11 BOYS B & E TABLES

Team B  Played Win Loss Drawn Points GF GA
Lodi-B11B-Carfagna641113148
Hotspur-B11B-Illes5311101710
Torpedoes-B11B-Lauretta4202873
Montclair-B11B-Francisco2200681
SDFC-B11B-Hammond4103686
Maroons-B11B-McCluskey4220677
Belleville-B11B-Serron3111453
Monroe-Wood-B11B-Schietroma40222712
FairLawnAllSports-B11B-Schuldt40311212
Mahwah-B11B-Slaughter40311010
CougarSC-B11B-Chmiel2020014
Team E
Played Win Loss Drawn Points GF GA
Fair Lawn-B11E-GLAVAS43011093
Montclair-B11E-Katz32106103
Dumont-B11E-Wehner3210676
Tenafly-B11E-Woda3120358
Mahwah-B11E-Choo41303412
Maroons-B11E-Walton3021136

Montclair Blue 4 vs. Monroe 0


Yesterday we were looking to carry on from last week’s performance and continue with the hard work that the boys put in at practice. Our opponents, Monroe, were trying to pass and not just kick it which will always make for a more entertaining game. Both teams were feeling each other out for the first few minutes and I think our boys realized they could take the initiative and force the play. We took an early lead and continued to press for a second, I felt we were passing the ball around well and our shape at the back was fantastic. The second goal came and we looked in complete control. 

 

At half time I told the boys how well were playing but not to get complacent, to press for the 3rd goal and play like it's 0-0. I felt we started the second half well and gained control of the game, our patience on the ball is improving and we are looking to pass sideways and backwards to maintain possession. We got the 3rd goal midway through the half and quickly got the 4th. We were then able to make a few adjustments in playing positions and we were able to see the game out comfortably. 

 

As a defender myself, I always love keeping clean sheets and I was delighted we were able to do this. I was also impressed by our organization throughout and the boys are maturing with every game. From the goalie all the way through to forwards, I felt that all players knew their responsibility and they did a very thorough job.

 

This week we will be working on movement in and around the box to break teams down and mainly working in the final 3rd.