Match Thread: Island Games - Group Stage - Sep. 12, 2020 - Forge v Pacific

[narduch]

Match is at Noon ET on One Soccer. (1pm on CBC).

Forge tied HFX midweek.

Pacific were defeated by Cavalary.

[Unnamed Trialist]

So this is likely "must-win" for Pacific, although a draw and an HFX loss keeps them there.

Both teams have to improve on their last performance, especially when it comes to breaking through the midfield and getting chances on goal. I think individual performances in attack may decide it.

Pls Pacific, no penalties.

[davey_twelve]

Pacific starting what I think is their best IX, which has happened like once this year. They need to get a good lead early as Forge has a much better bench.

Yes, no penalties please. Hoping for a great game.

  

[Aird25]

9 minutes ago, davey_twelve said:

Pacific starting what I think is their best IX, which has happened like once this year. They need to get a good lead early as Forge has a much better bench.

Yes, no penalties please. Hoping for a great game.

  

Campbell and Hojabrpour would have been two of the first names on my team sheet at the start of the season, but I think you’re probably right and they’ve lost their spots. Young has been a pleasant surprise for me

Edited September 12, 2020 by Aird25

[narduch]

 

[davey_twelve]

29 minutes ago, Aird25 said:

Campbell and Hojabrpour would have been two of the first names on my team sheet at the start of the season, but I think you’re probably right and they’ve lost their spots. Young has been a pleasant surprise for me

I agree on Hojabrpour, I think he showed a lot of growth over the course of last season. He's really close to Baldisimo but MB is obviously preferred by the current coaches. Baldisimo is also essentially the 3rd CB so I can see why more time is invested in him.

[Big_M]

lol they got a 19 year old in the studio..out of all players eliminated

[Big_M]

wow dunfield still calling them calvary

[davey_twelve]

Young and Dixon have to offer more in the build-up. Way too easy for Forge to keep Pacific in their own half.

[Big_M]

grant takes a touch inside and you could see right away he was looking for a penalty..provokes the contact and krutzen puts it away....1-0 after 36

[Big_M]

beautiful one touch soccer by de jong but his teammates easily give it away

[Big_M]

couple saves at the end of the half by henry

[Big_M]

novak and thomas in for maybe the final blow

[Big_M]

8 minutes ago, Big_M said:

novak and thomas in for maybe the final blow

correct..thomas to novak to make it 2-0

[Big_M]

thats it thats all bye bye pacific

[toontownman]

The Pacific squad size has really caught up with them unfortunately.

Great result for Forge who have one foot in the final with this win. They managed the game exceptionally well. Very similar to Cavalry the high press was fantastic in the first half and although Pacific had the ball they pressed them into mistakes and still controlled everything. 

Much like ottawa and valour there is lots for Pacific to take out of this season. With some key additions to make up the squad numbers they can potentially bridge the gap again next year.