2/5 |
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Coahulla Creek |
Darlington School
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7:00 PM |
L 1-6
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Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Coahulla Creek
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
L: 1-6
Game Summary
Tale of two halves. First half, hardly a single thing that we did, did we do correctly. It was frustrating for me to watch, so I'm sure it was more frustrating for the boys to experience it. That said, it was of our own doing. Second half, we addressed everything we talked about at halftime VERY WELL. Amazing the difference paying attention to details and making sure you do the little things correctly makes in the game.
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2/7 |
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Coosa |
Darlington School
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7:30 PM |
L 0-3
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Thursday, February 7, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Coosa
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
L: 0-3
Game Summary
Even with a depleted roster, the first 60 minutes was a clinic in quality team defending. Still struggling on the possession phase, especially through the midfield, but we will work on that. We got a little loose and undisciplined the last 20 minutes and gave up 2 goals we shouldn't have. (were they offside? not sure. will look at video) Poor defending led to the opportunity for a decisive pass behind the back line, regardless of an offside call or not. Disappointing finish to otherwise a very good night on the whole. Another step forward.
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2/22 |
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Adairsville |
Darlington School
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7:30 PM |
W 4-1
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Friday, February 22, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Adairsville
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
W: 4-1
Game Summary
We were almost there on just about everything in the first half. Defensively, we were great in terms of positioning and team defending. Some of the clearances were poor, but on the whole solid. At the half we talked about a couple things and reminders. Straight from the kickoff you were a different team. Very good in the attacking half. Still need to be better at not just whacking the ball as much, but we were very dangerous. 4 goals and several other good chances that half. Still frustrated with our execution and decisions on corner kicks. We will work on that this week. Overall, a great step in the right direction! Go Tigers!
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2/26 |
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Mt. Paran |
Darlington School
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5:00 PM |
L 1-2
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Tuesday, February 26, 5:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Mt. Paran
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
L: 1-2
Game Summary
Tough loss. Competed well the entire game. Good team spirit and some great ideas throughout. Execution is still lacking at times and there were times we lost composure and patience and panicked. However, I was very pleased to see some subs step up as well as to see us keep fighting and grab a goal back. We took our lumps, but this was the first team I thought was really an organized, quality team. Yes, we lost to Coosa and C.Creek, but we were very poor in those games. We are much better now. Adairsville was not nearly as organized or athletic as this group. Lots to work with from tonight. Still lots to work on, but some bright spots to feel good about. See you in training!
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3/4 |
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North Cobb Christian |
Darlington School
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7:30 PM |
W 2-1
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Monday, March 4, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs North Cobb Christian
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
W: 2-1
Game Summary
Great win. We tweaked our shape in the attack and defense before this game. Only one training session (inside) to work on it. Great work. Put them under a lot of pressure. Let of the gas a bit in the second half, but on the whole we were much the better team. With the times we hit the framework and the missed PK, we could have been much more comfortable. That said. Good win and a Region win. Great work boys!
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3/7 |
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Christian Heritage |
Christian Heritage School
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7:00 PM |
W 10-0
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Thursday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Christian Heritage
Location
Christian Heritage School
1600 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd
Dalton, GA 30721
map & directions
Results
W: 10-0
Game Summary
Missing several players due to spring break but a very complete performance. Could have been settled earlier, but still and excellent all around performance with everyone chipping in and learning how to play their roles better.
Great way to head into the break!
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3/21 |
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Walker |
Walker School
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7:30 PM |
L 0-2
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Thursday, March 21, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Walker
Location
Walker School
700 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
map & directions
http://www.thewalkerschool.org
Results
L: 0-2
Game Summary
Tough loss 0-2 to a very good team. I hope we get to play them again in playoffs. This game was a great example of why details and training make the difference at the higher levels. There were little things they did that were better. Consistently. There were details we TRAINED on this week that if we would have executed correctly, we could have won the game. But we failed in some of those, some of the time. At that level, you will pay. That said, the quality of play TODAY compared to a month ago is incredible! So proud of the boys and how far they have come!
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3/26 |
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Trion |
Trion High School
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7:00 PM |
W 3-0
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Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Trion
Location
Trion High School
919 Allgood Street
Trion, GA 30753
map & directions
Results
W: 3-0
Game Summary
If not for some excellent saves by their GK, this game could have been even more comfortable.
Solid game all around. Defensively, in possession. Especially on a very small field, we did a great job keeping the ball and moving it from location to location to our advantage. Especially in the 2nd half. Good work!
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4/2 |
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Rome |
Darlington School
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6:00 PM |
L 1-5
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Tuesday, April 2, 6:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Rome
Location
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road
Rome, GA 30161
map & directions
Results
L: 1-5
Game Summary
Tough matchup. A strong 5A school vs. 1A school. An uphill battle from the beginning, but I really like how organized we were and how we pegged them back quickly after conceding the first goal to make it 1-1. Once Omar went down, we lost quite a bit of our organization in the back. Then we lost JP and JJ and we were struggling to stay cohesive and effective in the back and left us having a hard time in both phases of the game as well. Still, a good game overall. Was disappointed by a few moments and decisions here and there, but on the whole was pleased with our play given the circumstances.
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4/5 |
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North Murray |
North Murray High School
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7:30 PM |
T 2-2
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Friday, April 5, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs North Murray
Location
North Murray High School
2568 Mt Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
map & directions
www.murray.k12.ga.us/nmhweb
Results
T: 2-2
Game Summary
Tale of 2 halves. We were very poor first half on almost every phase. After some soul searching at halftime we came out and battled hard and were better. Two well taken pks by Ricky and Brinson and we had tied it up. We had other chances to score as well. Good response as a team to going down.
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4/11 |
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Region Semifinals |
Mt. Paran
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7:30 PM |
L 0-1
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Thursday, April 11, 7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Region Semifinals
Location
Mt. Paran
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
map & directions
Results
L: 0-1
Game Summary
Possibly the best overall game we played all year. Excellent defending. good possession, good attacking play in the final third, some good goalkeeping. All of which were really even better in the second half.
Soccer is a cruel game at times. We controlled the game and looked like the inevitable winners. Just a matter of time. As time went on and we kept hitting the post or just missing, it seemed we would just have to wait for OT. However, a single sequence of mistakes by a few players with 3 min left opened up one of only a couple opportunities all game for them and they capitalized. Unfortunate way to end a game and our playoff hopes. The improvement from game 1 to this game has been incredible. Truly. So impressed with your work ethic and how you work with and for each other constantly. Great job boys.
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