There really weren't many positive things to say about a match where the forwards and midfield played so poorly together. Running away from the ball does not created chances for this team.
Lexington managed to put together the best defensive effort IRMO has seen this year. The Lex. keeper made some nice saves on well placed IRMO shots as did IRMO keeper Sullivan on attempts by Lexington. IRMO defender Joe Bivona cleared a ball off of the line twice in a single play preventing a Lexington goal to tie the match.
The Lexington midfield made a much better showing than what IRMO saw vs NW, which was the difference in the game. Teams win by dominating from the midfield outward.
Having said that, it was one of those ugly matches where neither team managed much possession but challenged every ball in the trenches. IRMO created more opportunities during a clean and fiercely fought match.
Best of luck to Lexington going forward.
