UPDATE TO POST: My apologies to Carlos. I failed to mention he scored his first goal of the season late in the second half on a nice thru ball, took a few touches and beat the GK One v One. Might have been offsides, but it was our night and no call and a goal well deserved. Way to go Carlos!
It’s late, but I just can’t leave you hanging. I need to make it a quick one as I have an early morning coaching ECU U15 Girls in Wausau…can’t wait!.
Memorial left the BRC for the weekend and headed toward Green Bay. Coming off a big win against Chippewa Falls, the Abes continued their fine form and rolled to a 5-0 win over Bay Port on Friday night. It was a night with some excellent goals, clinical finishing and another methodical performance, wearing down an opponent and keeping a clean sheet.
I know it sounds boring ….but for the fans, players, and coaches, it is a thing of beauty.
Let’s get right to some highlights. This was a sweet goal. One of the better build up plays of the season. If it was hockey there would have been 3 assists. Lyons earned possession deep and played a nice wide ball to Haig. Haig connected down the line with Peloquin who made a very nice one touch pass to a surging Longville. A nice one time shot finds the bottom right corner of the net for an early 1-0 lead. Great pass, great assist, great shot.
I am starting a Haig Goal watch. He is so close and getting closer each week. Plus he is due. He is working so hard and needs to get rewarded. I would say he has had 2-3 of these in the past few games. Again tonight he had 2-3 great chances and I know it will come soon.
Jack is getting hot again and that is a good sign for Memorial. A wide ball to his feet, a quick move into the middle, and bam….he rips one upper 90. Crazy good. No one expected the shot, especially not the GK. Man …that was quick.
Not only is Jack scoring, now he is also starting to deliver some nice assists and getting more players involved. That is a bit scary. A nice wide ball into space for Rosenberger who makes a nice touch, stays calm, sets up the GK and delivers a great side net finish…the only spot available to him. Well done young man.
In consideration for the goal of the year is this next one. You will need to wait on this a bit…hang on…it’s coming…be patient…hang on..and there…what a fun goal. Longville on the hold up play…nutmeg…steal…tackle by Rosenberger…back onto Jack’s feet…great surging dribble…a pass into the box for Orser…a left foot layoff on a great give and go back to Longville…a quality finish into the side net. Wow. You might want to play that one over a few times to catch it all. Patience pays off! What a goal, what an assist by Orser! I told you he was the best passer on the team…more proof.
New feature on the post. Man of the Match (MOTM). Hard not to give it to Longville with a hat trick, so I guess I will do co-MOTM honors tonight. Longville with a great night scoring and assisting. As well, I must recognize Simon Larson tonight. He was a beast on the back line. Stepping perfectly to win balls, heading away any aerial threats, clearing away dangerous balls and leading the line to deliver another clean sheet. Well done Simon.
Oh my, past my bedtime. Look for a few more posts this weekend with a big game tomorrow for Memorial vs. Green Bay Preble. As well, working on an idea for the ECU Team of the Week post. Just happen to be playing this week….can you guess who the Team of the Week might be?