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September 28, 2016
NEW MEXICO LOBO SOCCER … CHALLENGE TO KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE, TOUGH ONE IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE
Lobo Faithful,
After five straight victories and carrying momentum into our Conference-USA opener vs Kentucky, the ball didn’t bounce our way. Smooth trip into Lexington, KY (actually flew into Louisville and drove 90 minutes) and the boys were well prepared, focussed and excited to kick-off Conference play. Coaches Graczyk and Souders nailed the scouting report and we were ready for the Wildcats’ style of play: physical, direct, “defend first” mentality and a bit of quality in the attack. Beautiful stadium and the game management staff was outstanding.…the people at UK are really proud of their athletic program, total “buy in” and first class operation. 7:05 kickoff and both teams playing it safe to open. Five minutes in and Kentucky scored on what appeared to be a deflected shot from the top of the box. A goal you finish one out of 100 times. No panic and we went about our business. The game settled and we started to find our rhythm and really dominate play in the later stages of the opening half. Great chance by Sam Gleadle in the waning seconds. 0-1 heading into intermission. We came out “En Fuego” the second half. After 10 minutes, a goal seemed right around the corner. Our pressure, ball speed and chances continued throughout the half. All the action in Kentucky’s half and we were feeling good. Two goals called off for offsides and we did everything but put the ball in the net. What a disappointing result going down 0-1 to a quality opponent, in a match we dominated. Need to take our chances….need to score goals to win games.Kentucky Re-Cap
No looking back….great games ahead. Our Conference-USA home opener is this Friday night vs Florida International. Dynamic opponent and excellent match-up for us. Two “soccer playing” teams and this should be an exciting one!
LOBOS VS FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
LOBO SOCCER COMPLEX
We will be ready Friday night and need your energy in the stands! Thanks for all your support and exciting times ahead. GO LOBOS!
FISH