Sandman

In case you’re interested, here’s the game story. 

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MacArthur wins 5-0.

I’ll talk to ya later. 

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MacArthur leads 5-0 with two minutes left.

I have to go down to field level to get quotes, so the last 120 seconds won’t be blogged.

I’ll update as soon as I get back to the computer.

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I think you have to feel at least a little bit bad for EN.

After staying competitive for much of the game, things have gotten out of hand. The Brahmas’ Alanna Padilla easily tapped in a low cross from Candice Yeary to make it 5-0 with 7:46 left.

It was only a matter of time before the Brahmas were going to break out, which they have in the last 15 minutes.  

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Now it’s 4-0 MacArthur.

Anja Rosales scored her second of the day, volleying a cross.

12 minutes to go. 

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Well folks, EN has 15 minutes left of its season.

After a few near-misses, MacArthur’s Jessie Petit took a through ball from Manae Amaro and beat EN goalie Paige Gutierrez low and to the left.

3-0 MacArthur, and that score pretty much reflects the run of play. 

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2-0 MacArthur, 18 minutes left in the game.

Ya gotta wonder what EN forward Katy Lipscomb is thinking right now. She’s been the lone attacker pretty much the whole day and has had to watch much of the game. 

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Now EN is in real trouble.

With 25:26 left, Lauren Rickett took control of a loose ball off a corner and slotted it in the top right corner of the goal.

2-0, and let’s see if EN starts to show some impetus.

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1-0 MacArthur, 37:30 left in the game.

Yep, MacArthur is off. The Brahmas’ Alanna Padilla tapped a great pass to Lauren Rickett, who shot wide to the left. She had Gutierrez beat and should have converted. 

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Just had a conversation with Monitor photog (and temporary roommate) Alex Jones about the game. He pointed out that EN was with the wind and didn’t do much offensively. I think he used the word “squander” in there.

Good point. Now the Cougs will have to score at least once against the wind.

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1-0 MacArthur, halftime.

This game has two extremely contrasting styles at work. EN coach Danny Valdez told me his team would play physically.

He wasn’t lying.

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1-0 MacArthur, 10 minutes left in the first.

Seemingly every possession for MacArthur has the same plot. A Lady Brahma beats a Cougar down the flank, gets the ball into the box and a bunch of MacArthur players dribble around but can’t take a decent shot.

MacArthur is just a bit off kilter. 

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1-0 MacArthur, 15 minutes left in the first.

EN just had its first corner kick of the match, but couldn’t produce a shot on goal. 

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1-0 MacArthur, 20 minutes left in the first

I’d say the ball has been on the Brahmas’ side of the field for about one minute. MacArthur has controlled the ball and, frankly, is unlucky to be up just 1-0. 

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MacArthur is on the board.

With 23:34 left in the first half, the Brahmas’ Brenna Smith’s free kick found the head of Anja Rosales, beating Gutierrez.

1-0 MacArthur. Let’s see if Valdez sends Lipscomb some help. 

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EN is lucky.

After a very nice series of passes, MacArthur’s Lauren Rickett was 1-on-1 with EN goalie Paige Gutierrez. Rickett chose to chip her shot, but flew it over the crossbar.

0-0, 25 minutes left. 

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0-0, 28 minutes left

You know the saying “They parked the bus in front of their goal”? Well, obviously, EN coach Danny Valdez has. He’s using only one player, forward Katy Lipscomb, up front and trying to clog the game.

So far, it’s working. 

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0-0, 33 minutes left

MacArthur has a much larger cheering section, but isn’t nearly as loud. 

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0-0, 37 minutes left

There is a loud and lively EdinbErg North cheering section. The students are standing and chanting.

So far, EN has had no chances.

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I just spoke with La Joya coach Ronny Cabrera and AD Victor Garza. As usual, Mr. Cabrera was in a chipper mood.

We are awaiting kickoff for EdinbErg North and MacArthur. 

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SAN ANTONIO - Hello again everybody.

We are live for SA MacArthur and Edinberg North. (Edinberg? Yep, the program spells it “Edinberg”.)

Anyways, MacArthur is the No. 1 team in SA, at least according to the Express-News. Their coach, Lisa Mazur, said they’re the type of team that doesn’t rely on one player.

We’ll see about that…

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