FC Coraggio 8 - The Gasp 2

It was tougher than the score might indicate. These guys are not the pushover team of sessions past; they are a transformed unit through some of their recent player "acquisitions". We were up just 3-2 at the break. They had a good physical style, and it seemed like they were getting some preferential treatment from the stripes. But by hanging onto the lead, we started opening them up and creating more chances in the 2nd half, which increased the lead and forced them to play catch up. The more they pressed, the more we wore them out and kept them running. Nice solid night of work--a "lunch pail" kind of victory (as opposed to the flashy, sporty kind).

Good job to the D line for holding firm in the face of their pressure. I also thought we subbed in and out frequently enough to keep the pace in our favor and away from their dangerous players. We also kept switching the field to the weakside, which one guy from their team said kept getting them caught off guard. Use those 'square' and 'back' passes frequently--the more we control the ball, the more they chase itv and wear out.

Piranha of the Game: Nathan Hammond, who did a sterling job on the back line.

Next Game: March 11 10pm vs. FC Blast (last game before the playoffs!)