USF vs North Texas University
October 23, 2024, 10:20 am
North Texas University
1
1
USF
2
2
Shot: 4
Foul: 5
Goal: 3
Defense: 1
Corner: 1
Offense: 3
Free Kick: 1
All
Shot
North Texas University
Minute: 4
Foul
USF
Minute: 5
Foul
USF
Minute: 9
Goal
USF
Minute: 11
The clip starts with the blue "Away" team in possession of the ball in their offensive half. Both te
The clip starts with the blue "Away" team in possession of the ball in their offensive half. Both teams are relatively closely marked, showing balanced defensive positioning. As the play develops, "Away 3" carries the ball towards the penalty arc, drawing two defenders and creating space for teammates. This is a classic example of creating numerical superiority in attack. "Away 3" then executes a well-timed pass to "Away 197", who makes a run towards the goal. "Away 197" takes a shot on goal. Despite the pressure from the approaching defenders ("Home 3" and "Home 154"), "Away 197" manages to get a clean strike on the ball. The goalkeeper ("Home 345") reacts but is unable to reach the well-placed shot, resulting in a goal. This goal demonstrates effective attacking principles: creating space, drawing defenders, and precise passing and finishing.
Shot
USF
Minute: 23
Goal
North Texas University
Minute: 23
This clip showcases a lightning-fast counter-attack by North Texas University (in green) against USF
This clip showcases a lightning-fast counter-attack by North Texas University (in green) against USF (in pink). Let's break it down:
**Transition is Key:** The sequence begins with USF on the attack, highlighting a common theme in soccer: when one team is attacking, the other is vulnerable on the counter. As soon as North Texas wins the ball, the focus shifts immediately to exploiting the space USF's offensive players have vacated.
**Speed and Directness:** North Texas' #73 player deserves credit for recognizing the counter-attacking opportunity and driving forward with pace. Her direct run forces USF's defense to backpedal, creating chaos and indecision in their ranks.
**Supporting Runs:** Crucially, North Texas' #38 doesn't just watch #73. She makes a well-timed overlapping run, providing a passing option and drawing defenders away from the ball carrier. This overlapping run is textbook counter-attacking movement.
**Composure in the Box:** As the play unfolds, North Texas' #110 enters the picture. Her initial run towards the near post occupies the USF defender, but her clever change of direction to the back post proves decisive. This movement throws off the defender's positioning and creates the opening for the goal.
**Clinical Finish:** Finally, #110 remains composed under pressure and slots the ball past the USF keeper with a confident finish.
**Coaching Points:**
* **For North Texas:** This goal is a perfect example of how to execute a devastating counter-attack. The players' speed, directness, support runs, off-ball movement, and composure in the final third were all top-notch.
* **For USF:** This clip is a learning opportunity. Defending transitions is crucial, and USF was caught out of position. Deeper lying midfielders could have provided more cover, while quicker defensive reactions were necessary to shut down the attack.
Overall, this goal highlights the importance of transitional play in soccer. North Texas' ability to quickly turn defense into attack and capitalize on their opponent's mistakes was ultimately the difference-maker in this instance.
Defense
USF
Minute: 25
Foul
North Texas University
Minute: 27
Foul
North Texas University
Minute: 29
Goal
USF
Minute: 31
The clip starts with the Away (blue) team in possession of the ball close to their attacking goal. T
The clip starts with the Away (blue) team in possession of the ball close to their attacking goal. The player in possession, Away 5, dribbles centrally, attracting pressure from the Home (red) defense.
Home 3 attempts to dispossess Away 5 but is unsuccessful. Away 5 then lays off a pass to a teammate to their right, who is just out of frame. That pass pulls the Home defense to the right, opening up space in the middle of the field.
The recipient of that pass then plays a perfectly weighted through ball to the space vacated by the Home defense, right in front of the goal. This allows Away 37, who was positioned near the penalty spot, to receive the ball with only the keeper to beat.
Away 37 takes a touch to settle the ball and then calmly slots the ball past the onrushing keeper into the back of the net. The speed at which the Away team transitioned from defense to attack, combined with precise passing and movement, led to a well-executed goal.
Shot
North Texas University
Minute: 33
Corner
North Texas University
Minute: 37
Offense
North Texas University
Minute: 40
USF
Minute: 41
Free Kick
North Texas University
Minute: 47
Shot
North Texas University
Minute: 51
Foul
USF
Minute: 61
USF
Minute: 68
Offense
North Texas University
Minute: 85
Offense
North Texas University
Minute: 89
Post-Game Analysis
North Texas Mean Green
Strategy:
- High-shot attempt strategy, leading the American Athletic Conference in this category. Focus on counter-attacking opportunities.
- Utilize the versatility of their players, with some more talented players able to play out of position.
- Heavy reliance on counter-attacks for goal-scoring opportunities.
Key Players:
- Bailey Wesco: A key forward who consistently creates scoring chances, though finishing remains an area for improvement.
- Lily Cunningham: Defender who can play multiple positions and scored a crucial equalizer.
- Mia Bernard: Midfielder/defender who plays a hybrid role and contributes to both attack and defense, providing assists and creating opportunities.
- Rachel Roebuck: Midfielder who gets involved in the attack, especially during counter-opportunities.
- Claire Niedermayer: A forward coming off the bench who consistently creates goal-scoring chances.
- Alexis Miller: Another forward who contributes significantly to attacking plays.
- Hicks Bishop: Freshman goalkeeper making her first collegiate start, showed moments of brilliance but also faced challenges against South Florida's strong offense.
- Abby Major: Junior captain and defender who played a significant amount of minutes before suffering a knee injury.
South Florida Bulls
Strategy:
- Possession-based style of play, controlling tempo and dictating the pace of the match.
- Effective finishing on scoring opportunities, converting a higher percentage of chances than North Texas.
- Strong defensive structure and a high-level of physicality, leading to challenges for North Texas’s offense.
- Utilize Playmakers at every level of the pitch.
Key Players:
- Sadie Cider Eckelburg: Leading goal scorer for South Florida, delivering a hat-trick in this game, showing her ability to be clutch and capitalize on opportunities.
- Anna Suitor: Top goal scorer, known for creating scoring chances for teammates.
- Georgia Brown: Defender who made several key goal-saving plays.
- Arash Kailash: Goalkeeper who made crucial saves and kept North Texas from scoring more goals.
- Maci Felton: Freshman defender making impactful defensive plays.
- Kat Bernal: Former North Texas player who came off the bench and contributed to the team's attack.
North Texas Mean Green
Strategy:
- High-shot attempt strategy, leading the American Athletic Conference in this category. Focus on counter-attacking opportunities.
- Utilize the versatility of their players, with some more talented players able to play out of position.
- Heavy reliance on counter-attacks for goal-scoring opportunities.
Key Players:
- Bailey Wesco: A key forward who consistently creates scoring chances, though finishing remains an area for improvement.
- Lily Cunningham: Defender who can play multiple positions and scored a crucial equalizer.
- Mia Bernard: Midfielder/defender who plays a hybrid role and contributes to both attack and defense, providing assists and creating opportunities.
- Rachel Roebuck: Midfielder who gets involved in the attack, especially during counter-opportunities.
- Claire Niedermayer: A forward coming off the bench who consistently creates goal-scoring chances.
- Alexis Miller: Another forward who contributes significantly to attacking plays.
- Hicks Bishop: Freshman goalkeeper making her first collegiate start, showed moments of brilliance but also faced challenges against South Florida's strong offense.
- Abby Major: Junior captain and defender who played a significant amount of minutes before suffering a knee injury.
South Florida Bulls
Strategy:
- Possession-based style of play, controlling tempo and dictating the pace of the match.
- Effective finishing on scoring opportunities, converting a higher percentage of chances than North Texas.
- Strong defensive structure and a high-level of physicality, leading to challenges for North Texas’s offense.
- Utilize Playmakers at every level of the pitch.
Key Players:
- Sadie Cider Eckelburg: Leading goal scorer for South Florida, delivering a hat-trick in this game, showing her ability to be clutch and capitalize on opportunities.
- Anna Suitor: Top goal scorer, known for creating scoring chances for teammates.
- Georgia Brown: Defender who made several key goal-saving plays.
- Arash Kailash: Goalkeeper who made crucial saves and kept North Texas from scoring more goals.
- Maci Felton: Freshman defender making impactful defensive plays.
- Kat Bernal: Former North Texas player who came off the bench and contributed to the team's attack.