Post by FU73 on Oct 7, 2018 8:16:34 GMT -5
The Stags put the ball in the net off set pieces, off counter attacks, and off combinations through run of play. The end result was a 5-0 win over Canisius College, the team's third victory in MAAC play in as many outings.
"Freshmen are scoring because freshmen are playing," Coach Rees said. "Cormac Pike scored a couple of goals and was a factor in the own goal by Canisius. Santiago Gonzalez made the right decision with a toe poke that resulted in another goal. And, Jack Weiss came off the bench and made something happen as he has done all season."
"The set piece is vital because it is so difficult to execute at any level," Coach Rees said. "Goal scoring is so difficult to create through run of play that you really need to take advantage of those opportunities when they are presented. Fortunately, we have Matt McGlinchey who can put the ball on a dime when given a free kick chance. He also knows how to make the proper selection on what is appropriate at each juncture of the match."
Our upperclassmen have provided stability all season," Coach Rees said. "Diego and Daniel Bjorck provided that leadership throughout the night."
"We are not a one-dimensional team that goes through one player to score goals," Coach Rees said. "We are flexible tactically and change our framework throughout the game because we have the versatility to do so. We are able to do that because we have the depth and talent to make changes and see them through."
"I was very happy that we did not concede against a very physical Canisius side," Coach Rees said. "Defensively, we were rock solid. Gordon was rarely troubled but retained good focus and concentration when we needed it. Nadav Zarmi and Jonas Vergin were very commanding in the back. Daniel played a crucial role for us as well."
With a 3-0-0 start to the MAAC season, Rees is pleased with the nine points in the standings but knows it's still very early in the conference season. Now, the team must shift its focus on Iona College, a formidable team that comes to Lessing Field on Wednesday night for the continuation of MAAC play.
MAAC Men's Soccer Standings
School-MAAC-Overall-Streak
Fairfield 3-0-0, 6-4 W3
Quinnipiac 3-0-0, 5-4-1 W5
Rider 3-0-0, 4-5-1 W3
Marist 3-1-0, 4-4-2 W2
Manhattan 2-2-0, 9-3 L1
Siena 2-2-0, 3-6-3 L2
Iona 1-2-1, 5-4-2 T1
Saint Peter's 1-2-1, 4-6-2 T1
Niagara 1-3-0, 3-9 W1
Canisius 0-3-0, 2-6-1 L3
Monmouth 0-4-0, 2-8-1 L4