It really amazes me how fans can see two totally different sides in soccer games. Dreher won a hard fought game. Nothing really matters but the final score now. The officiating during the game was very poor. The center ref did not control the game. He is very lucky that the players controlled themselves.
Observation #1 - is it the coaches responsibility to control his fans? Outside the staduim? I thought some of the fans were excessive but there was no foul language which surprised me. What is the rule regarding noise makers? Why would that be any different than professional games? Shouldn't the school have faculty representative monitor the fans (especially at playoff games) rather than coaches who are trying to coach!
Observation #2 - to say that the own goals could have possibly gone in on their own is rediculous! The cross on the first goal was kicked parrallel to the goal with no dreher players on the back post. Unless the laws of geometry have changed there is no way that goal would have gone in.
Observation #3 - the officiating was terrible for a playoff game. The high school association must get their act together. A review process for officials should be in place. Refs should be awarded playoff games based on past performance.
Observation #4 - I was not overly impressed by the talent on the field. In the first half BC looked tired. This could not have been one of Andrew Evans best games. I saw him walking numerous times as well as other players. I know they must pace themselves but not during goal scoring opportunities. I felt BC did not take the ball to the goal enough maybe their attack is a more deliberate style. They scored on throw ins to the box. Both teams had some exceptional throw ins. Dreher needs to find an offense. The Dreher goals appeared to be more a lack of defense than offensive prowess. I felt #21 for Dreher played a great defensive game. His height and length was a huge asset for Dreher.
Observation #5 - I thought the rule governing injuries and removal of players was if the coach came on the field, not a stoppage of play as previously mentioned. The coaches did not come on the field for the BC injury. Please let me know.
The atmosphere was very good for this areas high school soccer. Why can't we get that type of fan response for all games. It is a shame to watch some very good soccer with small to non-existent crowds (especially student bodies).
