My son and I made the drive on Rte 6 to Storrs today to watch one of the most exciting soccer matches I've ever seen. Short story, Brown won after 7 rounds of pk's to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16.
Long story....Brown scores 10 minutes into the match on a counter-attack. Newly haircutted Taylor Gorman with the hard low strike from just outside the 18. UConn waited until 3 minutes left in regulation when they scored to equalize 1-1.
Brown keeper - and my son's hero - Paul Grandstrand made 3 eye-popping saves during the game. That guy is great.
No goals in OT. PK's go 7 rounds, each keeper makes a save in the first 5. 7th UConn shooter skies his shot, Brown makes theirs, game over.
Brown plays the winner of UC-Santa Barbara/Cal net Sunday. Doubtful we'll make that trip :)
Very interesting contrast in styles. UConn had the better, stronger and fater athletes - gave Brown defenders fits whenever they got the ball. But they played such a slow possession style that took so long to build up, they didn't really take advantage of their clear speed advantage up front as often as they could have. they spent way too much time holding the ball.
Brown played looking for a counter and made the most of their chances by sending balls over the top. Jon Okafor was slowed some by a leg injury. But, boy, those Brown kids play hard! IMO, shear will kept them in the game.
I think this was the 4time I've seen Brown play this year. Well worth the $6 ticket price and a cup of hot chocolate.
JB
Long story....Brown scores 10 minutes into the match on a counter-attack. Newly haircutted Taylor Gorman with the hard low strike from just outside the 18. UConn waited until 3 minutes left in regulation when they scored to equalize 1-1.
Brown keeper - and my son's hero - Paul Grandstrand made 3 eye-popping saves during the game. That guy is great.
No goals in OT. PK's go 7 rounds, each keeper makes a save in the first 5. 7th UConn shooter skies his shot, Brown makes theirs, game over.
Brown plays the winner of UC-Santa Barbara/Cal net Sunday. Doubtful we'll make that trip :)
Very interesting contrast in styles. UConn had the better, stronger and fater athletes - gave Brown defenders fits whenever they got the ball. But they played such a slow possession style that took so long to build up, they didn't really take advantage of their clear speed advantage up front as often as they could have. they spent way too much time holding the ball.
Brown played looking for a counter and made the most of their chances by sending balls over the top. Jon Okafor was slowed some by a leg injury. But, boy, those Brown kids play hard! IMO, shear will kept them in the game.
I think this was the 4time I've seen Brown play this year. Well worth the $6 ticket price and a cup of hot chocolate.
JB