11-22-2024, 05:37 PM
Sometimes it seems Stanford has to overcome Paul Ratcliffe's decisions in order to have success. In particular, I don't know why he does not play Lumi Kostmayer more. I understand that she is not the fleetest of foot, but she holds the ball well and creates a lot of chances for other players. And she is more than willing to shoot the ball (albeit sometimes in what the Brits euphemistically term "speculative" situations). The offense tends to perk up when she is in. Also, I like Lizzie Boamah as a forward more than defender. She often has success taking on her defender and creating opportunities.
Is there a more painful viewing experience than watching soccer when your team is behind? The insecurity kicks in with a half to go, and gets progressively worse. I hate it when Stanford has a lead and takes the ball to the corner to kill time; it's torture when the shoe is on the other foot. I admit I bailed out in response to such an act by UConn with about six minutes left. After a time I checked the live stats expecting to have the loss confirmed and it was 1-1. Massive props to a team that, unlike this fan, never quits.
Is there a more painful viewing experience than watching soccer when your team is behind? The insecurity kicks in with a half to go, and gets progressively worse. I hate it when Stanford has a lead and takes the ball to the corner to kill time; it's torture when the shoe is on the other foot. I admit I bailed out in response to such an act by UConn with about six minutes left. After a time I checked the live stats expecting to have the loss confirmed and it was 1-1. Massive props to a team that, unlike this fan, never quits.