Knights 4, AV 3. Knights had to come back to win. Knights looked like the better team overall, generating more chances. AV took advantage of opportunities and could win if they meet again in state cup.
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AV is last place in Region 1. What happened to the AV technically and competitively one of the best teams in the regoin (self proclaimed by the coach)?
They added quite a few players this season but the results are not indicative of the adds. After a while, if you have solid players on the team and you are still not winning, it comes down to the coaching..........Comment
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Can't win with individual players, need a team to win. Coach does not promote team playOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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FC Mass 2 Actecs 0Comment
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Spot On. All comes down to the coach. Who happens to be the most arrogant self proclaimed soccer god of all ages........Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Let's try to be fair. There are only 16 teams accepted to Region I Premier, so the last team could be the 16th-best team from Maine to Virginia. That's overstating it in this particular case, but AV could reasonably be in the top 30 or 40, which is pretty good.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Interesting note that they added several players. We have to assume this was done in an effort to be competitive as they stepped up in class to Region I Premier. Watching them, their center forward stands out. After that, you notice the center back because of his height. The others look interchangably good.Comment
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Impressive run into round-robin play for FC Mass. Don't know if they've improved dramatically or been assisted by good fortune, but regardless, it's a terrific accomplishment for them. Congratulations (and get ready for Blazers).Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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In other clashes among the contenders:
Blazers 0, WUP red 0
Blazers 3, CU 0
WUP red 2, Knights 1
One game remaining between contenders before group play: AV vs Blazers next Sunday.Comment
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Wish there was a venue to place a wager. Definately a no brainer with Blazers.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Problem lies in that AV took their bragging rights to a new level. Proclaiming themselves the best team in Massachusetts. Might still be on their website. Used this team to show how they develop players although much of this team had been recruited. Then to top it all off, they took players onto their team and then after the season began told them that they did not have a full time roster spot and that they were alternates. What the heck is that ?? Don't rob a kid of a place to play if you don't intend to play them. As if sitting on the bench for a team that has not been able to win a game in the Premier league is an honor !!Comment
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So much inconsistency with teams like Knights, Crusaders and WU. All of them are really good when they play really good, which isnt every game. Saw the Crusaders - Blazers game. I wouldnt be surprised if Crusaders blame the field and the only one ref (Blazers first goal was offsides). With that being said, Blazers were the better team.Comment
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
I thought the first goal could either way, in fact I thought he was a little onside and I don't think the ref should be to blame for missing the numerous close calls, in fact I actually thought he did a good job. Field conditions weren't that good either but that should never be used for an excuse. Overall the game was competitive but Blazers just took their chances better. Neither team really dominated possession but Blazers did a better job with their possession, would definitely love to see a rematch.
Really looking forward to the round robin.Comment
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Some other state cup scores:
MPS Crusaders 3-1 Fuller Hamlets
Valeo 3-1 Raynham Renegades
Bulldogs and Stars play on Thursday.Comment
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Fuller Hamlets and Raynham are both MAPLE D1. It doesn't speak too favorably of that league for these teams to go out at this stage. This age group has quality (Blazers, CU, AV), just not enough of it.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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By "inconsistency," do you mean that they don't win every match, or have you actually seen them play enough to state that their play varies a lot?Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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