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Please exit stage left and stop embarrassing yourself.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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I agree it’s weird in here but It just turn a very wrong turn.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Westside 4, opfc 1Comment
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Let me get this straight. The team that likes to squawk the most about how the Timbers Academy isn't any better than the clubs, gets four pieced by a kid who couldn't get any playing time with Timbers Academy? LOL!!!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Let me fet this straight, who and when has any OPFC parent said that? This should be enlightening.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Are you kidding? Last year this forum was full of comments suggesting that OPFC/Crossfire could beat the Academy team, often based on similar results against other clubs in places like the Oceanside tournament. Since this is an anonymous forum, it's hard to know exactly who says what, but that suggestion was frequently out there.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Now this is a different year. The "slytherins" are gone, and the 05 timbers are much better, so perhaps observations that might have been reasonable last season are no longer. But it is routinely alleged here that OYSA is full of kids who could play for the academy, but who either were offered spots and declined, or who WEREN'T offered spots for political reasons.Comment
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I for one do remember that as well. ASL remember loads and heaps of praise for Westside and for the TA. Not having a dog in the fight, I simply chalked it up that's typical smack talking. However, I did agree that Crossfire was as good as ta last year. Sadly though oh, that really wasn't saying a whole lot. And as I can tell that I am responding to a Westside parent, I will say that while the slytherins may be gone, ta still is not anything to write home about. I am not sure why you feel so passionately about the TA or how you think it reflects positively on you. I absolutely agree with previous posters who said that an Osa All-Star team would beat TA.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Relax, one does not equal the other. TA still is not the cats meow and many oysa kids could play for TA. I have seen both TA and many oysa teams play and their really is not much difference. Sounds like Opfc got smacked in the face and it will be interesting to hear the recap from Copa dad. I would imagine the 7-0 beat down left opfc a bit overconfident/cocky and potentially looking forward to playing adf tomorrow?? Good on westside for showing some pride and getting a win and redeeming themselves. The top 4-5 teams (opfc, Eugene, westside, adf, cuervos) are all able and these are 14 year old boys and any given team could beat another any given day....Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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As a Westside parent, I don't care about da that much either. JJ is a good player who fits in well.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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He appears to be a good kid and a good teammate. Happy he is getting to play somewhere and contribute!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Your recap of WST vs OPFC.
Game was played at West Linn HS, on the same day as a cheerleading competition, which made parking a challenge. (At least it was free). This game is played in the backdrop of the match three weeks ago, in which OPFC thrashed Westside 7-0.
Right away, the team in red served notice that that result would not happen again. The opening kickoff was swung to the right and quickly moved down the field, and Westside caught the OPFC defense napping as a through-ball met the feet of an unmarked JJ, who calmly swatted in the opener from the side of the box, thirty seconds in. OPFC would get that one back about ten minutes later, as they got behind Westside's defense for a one-on-one with the keeper, scoring easily. OPFC looked to be the stronger team for much of the first half, generally controlling the ball and creating some good chances--including one shot that bounced off the inside of the far post before being cleared--and handling Westside's counterattacks. Finally, near the end of the first frame, Westside took back the lead when an HDN cross found the feet of JJ, who calmly tapped it in. 2-1 at the break.
The two teams traded blows throughout the first thirty minutes of the second half, with both getting good opportunities but neither being able to convert. Finally, with about ten minutes left, JJ got the ball on the left side, beat a few defenders, and launched a howitzer into the top corner from outside the area. You know that golazo that Blanco scored against Sporting KC in the 2018 MLS playoffs? It kinda looked like that. Now down two goals and with the clock ticking, OPFC sent everyone forward looking to get back into the game, but were undone when JJ got on the end of a Westside clearance, beat everyone down the field, and beat the keeper with about 3 minutes left. Things got a bit chippy in the last minute when an OPFC player gave a Westside player a good hard off-the-ball shove right in front of the ref, getting booked for his troubles. On the restart, JJ almost added a fifth, but this time his shot was saved. The whistle blew, and it was over, 4-1.
First, kudos to JJ, who had a dominant offensive performance. It's hard for entire teams to score 4 goals against OPFC's defense, having one player do this was impressive as hell. He gives Westside a dimension they haven't had since AB (not the one that plays for OPFC, the other AB) was on the team.
Second, kudos to the Westside defense, who only allowed OPFC a single goal, the fewest they've scored against us since before the Great Rapture. Especially after being mauled three weeks ago, the unit was tight and effective, and very rarely let OPFC's talented forwards get by them.
Third, kudos to coach Steven, who was ridden pretty hard here about three weeks ago. He made some formation and line-up adjustments, and they worked wonders.
And finally, kudos to the entire team, who responded positively to an embarrassing loss with a resounding win against a very good team.
Tomorrow, Westside hosts CFC, and OPFC finally gets to play the F-Bombs in what should be an intriguing clash of styles.Comment
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Adf 4; fcp 2Comment
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