iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 13, 2009 11:21am
Anyone else watching this? 1:00 on ESPN2. Akron messed up its win streak with the tie on Friday but it would still be sweet to win the NC. They haven't allowed a goal in the tournament yet, I believe. Overcast, grey, and wet over here in Greensboro, I would expect the same in Cary, although it looks like the rain has let up.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Dec 13, 2009 11:41am
i think its pretty stupid that is considered a tie. but yeah i will be watching. first team from ohio to win it i believe.
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mtrulz
Posts: 2,905
Dec 13, 2009 11:48am
This should go in the "soccer" or "college sports" rather than here, don't ya think?
Glory Days
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Dec 13, 2009 11:57am
Except its not highschool soccer or college football/basketball.
iclfan2
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Dec 13, 2009 11:57am
No one posts on the Soccer forum. And there isn't a "College Sports" forum. The game is serious business.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 13, 2009 1:05pm
Looking forward to this game... Akron needs to stay aggressive as I agree with the announcer from the UA/UNC game that they looked sluggish once they got to UNC's side of the field. If UVa comes out and plays like they did against Wake I think that the Zips should take care of them. Got to watch out for Tchani, he's the biggest guy on the field and very skilled.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Dec 13, 2009 1:56pm
0-0
end of first half
end of first half
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Dec 13, 2009 2:15pm
you can start to see the effects of the weather at the end of the half. definitely think akron needs to start taking more shots even if they are a little long, might get a skip off the wet ground or keeper's gloves.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 13, 2009 2:16pm
Akron needs to get more offensive pressure, and agree with above of taking more shots. VA looked like they had all the scoring chances in the first half.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 13, 2009 2:41pm
Things have heated up and Akron has looked more aggressive. Very physical play with both sides getting yellow cards. Friday and today have provided some great matches, hope Akron can pull it out!
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 13, 2009 2:47pm
Come on Zips. Flipping between this and the Bengal game.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 13, 2009 2:48pm
Akron has been attacking more this half but still not too many quality shots on goal.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Dec 13, 2009 2:49pm
It's a damn tragedy that this game isn't in HD.
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Doodle3451
Posts: 58
Dec 13, 2009 2:54pm
Good game...I would give akron the better of the play and Virgina the better scoring chances. Should be interesting another shoot-out perhaps?
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 13, 2009 2:59pm
Both teams take too many touches instead of just ripping it. Rebound chances and the wetness of the ball and field should have these players ripping it from all over instead of trying to do too much with it.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 13, 2009 3:01pm
Agree, Nagbe and Bunbury are being too fancy... They have to trust what got them hereiclfan2 wrote: Both teams take too many touches instead of just ripping it. Rebound chances and the wetness of the ball and field should have these players ripping it from all over instead of trying to do too much with it.
iclfan2
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Dec 13, 2009 3:09pm
Overtime!....Again.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 13, 2009 3:24pm
0-0 going to the second overtime. Had another chance in the box but Nagbe danced his way into the defense. Still feisty play, an Akron player hip checked a UVa player into the advertisement board.
iclfan2
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Dec 13, 2009 3:30pm
It is really irritating watching these Akron players dance around the 18 with the ball. Shoot the dang thing!
ts1227
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Dec 13, 2009 3:36pm
on to PK's!
Akron did not give up a single goal this NCAA tournament.
Akron did not give up a single goal this NCAA tournament.
iclfan2
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Dec 13, 2009 3:36pm
Akron with a close call at the end of the 2nd OT. PENALTY KICKS!!!
mucalum49
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Dec 13, 2009 3:36pm
All down to PKs for the national championship.... LET'S GO MEVES!!!
Glory Days
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Dec 13, 2009 3:37pm
its almost like for a championship the OTs should continue until there is a winner.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 13, 2009 3:38pm
Agree, or use FIFA rules of 45 min OT before penalty kicksGlory Days wrote: its almost like for a championship the OTs should continue until there is a winner.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Dec 13, 2009 3:39pm
I thought FIFA had two 15 minute OT's (with no golden goal)...