Topic: Men's Soccer Brazil Trip

[CoachMaclid]

Game 1 vs SE Palmerias U-20 squad, which is undefeated thus far in their cup competition this year. 

Our first team won the first half, 1-0.  The second team played the second half and lost the half, 0-2.

Bell had a great game.  Okiyoshi has elevated his game to another level.  Looks confirmed that Rose will be the backup GK for this season.

[CoachMaclid]

Game 2 starts up at 2:00 pm today as Marshall will take on the 2SV Academy.

[chris88]

Thanks Coach!

I watched the highlights from game 1

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Looked like MU had a few chances to score more in first half for sure including the one that hit post. Lots of good passing from both teams. Hope to get to watch full game today and 2nd game at some point. Just in the six minute highlights Peralta looked pretty good at GK. Not sure if the players were a mix of starters and non starters as I thought I saw Garcia in there in 2nd half.

Thanks again.

[parshall2marshall]

MU 1 2SV Academy 1 - Final

Gave up the goal with a bad pass in front of the GK.

[svherd]

MU 1 2SV Academy 1 - Final

Gave up the goal with a bad pass in front of the GK.

That's what worries me about us. We get a little lax on the back end and make a poor pass out that gets intercepted or a 50/50.

[CoachMaclid]

That's what worries me about us. We get a little lax on the back end and make a poor pass out that gets intercepted or a 50/50.

This particular pass was made by an incoming freshman who was wearing the green and white stripes for the first time.  He also appears to currently be 2nd/3rd on the depth chart at LB, so I bet he learned something of value during this exhibition yesterday.

[svherd]

This particular pass was made by an incoming freshman who was wearing the green and white stripes for the first time.  He also appears to currently be 2nd/3rd on the depth chart at LB, so I bet he learned something of value during this exhibition yesterday.

Yep. That's why they play 'em. Although I think we've given up a few goals the last few years because of this. Makes me a nervous wreck. Lol!

[overherd1]

It appears that Grassie is playing the full roster rather than trying to win at all costs.  I would imagine thats a good strategy as he is trying to learn his roster and where all the pieces fit.  This will hopefully be a successful trip regardless of the record.  Should be a good time for team building and for all the new players to get to know each other and how coach wants them to play.  All about getting ready for the regular season.

[luvherd]

Good they are playing everyone. Kind of like NFL preseason. Get your starters ready and evaluate the new guys.

[chris88]

In first game when the other team went ahead we put  Bell and a couple other starters back in to try and equalize and we had some chances.  Garcia did not play with first team for most part.  I don't know if it is a conditioning issue or injury or both. Coastal had him coming off bench a lot last year yet he still finished tied with Bell for league lead in goals.

The starters in game #2 pretty much played entire game best I could tell but I could be wrong:

GK Rose, Pinto, Amaro, Fujita, Goddard, Alex S (tr from Qunnipiac), Holmes, Sordo, Bell, Silva, Adjetey.  Of those Alex S, Holmes, Bell, and Silva only players likely to be starting on opening night. Not sure Siedu is on trip as I have not seen him. Other internationals are not with team yet. Biggest concern for me is still not being able to finish good chances, although that seems to be an issue throughout soccer.  UK was the best team I saw last year but they still struggled to finish in final third when they had good opportunities to do so. Bell, if you recall, struggled a good bit finishing in 2nd half of last season and had some pretty good chances in first two matches yesterday. Defense can't be perfect every night. We need to score more goals. Our record when we score two+ goals since losing to Butler 9/26/2018 is 39-2-4 and 20-18-12 (if I added correctly) when we score less than 2 goals and that includes the three 1-0 wins in last 3 natl title run games and 1-0 win vs Elon last year. With so many new guys I agree this trip should be very helpful in getting a head start on tactics and chemistry. I like that we seem more active with ball with each pass having purpose and guys moving better without ball.

[CoachMaclid]

In game 2, they changed lineups at half, and started the second half with Weincierz in at GK, along with Simon, A. Aoumaich, Sekiguchi, Prescott, Sljivic, Holmes, Iusem, and three others that aren't roster listed but I believe were #16 (I. Aoumaich), #49 (Short), and #12 (Roberto).

The way I read yesterday's lineups -

Game 1 Half 1 = current starters
Game 1 Half 2 = second string

Game 2 Half 2 = mix of starters and second string
Game 2 Half 2 = 2 starters and third string



In game 1 vs Palmerias, Palmerias also did mass substitutions at halftime, so it appeared that both teams did starters in half 1 and reserves in half 2.  I think its optimistic that our starters played the better half against a squad that is currently 9-0-0 in their cup competition.  Their reserve squad seemed to control our reserve squad, but perhaps understandable - Grassie is only allowed to give the equivalent of 9.9 scholarships which pretty much goes to the first team - Palmerias is only reserved on how much they want to build up their academy. 

[gochneaur645]

I didn't realize how good Palmerias is. Defending champs in Brazil and one of the most accomplished clubs there. Their U-20 squad must be legit.

They're also nicknamed the Big Green, lol.

[wesnky]

On what platform are you finding these games, thanks

[chris88]

I didn't realize how good Palmerias is. Defending champs in Brazil and one of the most accomplished clubs there. Their U-20 squad must be legit.

They're also nicknamed the Big Green, lol.

Me either. They are top club in best league in Brazil. We obviously didn't play the top pro club but the undefeated U20/academy team but same organization.

Season starts in seven weeks with first exhibition game Aug13 in Ann Arbor vs Michigan. Regular season starts August 24 at home vs Oakland.

[Garbanjo]

On what platform are you finding these games, thanks

YouTube

Just click the links above and will take you to the page

[CoachMaclid]

On what platform are you finding these games, thanks

Their tour provider 2SV, is producing the games on YouTube.  I have noticed these games are unlisted - which means you have to have the link to find them. 

There are two more games in Rio - one Friday morning, and one Saturday evening.  I think we were originally supposed to play another U20 squad of CR Flamengo, but are now instead scheduled to play the U20 squad of Botafugo which is another team in Brazil Series A.  Our final game is against an academy squad made up of players from 2 different smaller clubs, Fluminense and Bahia.

[chris88]

Looks like they did pretty good in game 3. There are highlights and pix on Instagram.

[CoachMaclid]

Looks like they did pretty good in game 3. There are highlights and pix on Instagram.

In Game 3, Marshall beat Botafogo, 3-1.  Aoumauch, Garcia-Pascual, and Bell each with a goal.

I read the trip details incorrectly- on Saturday night, the Herd ATTENDED the Fluminense vs Bahia match in Maracana Stadium, which is the national stadium of Brazil.

Today was a relaxation day on a resort, and it looks like they are done with all the soccer-ing for the trip.  Hopefully this has a huge team bonding experience and let them get their own identity as a group.  With what I saw on this trip, I think we can look forward to having the best team we've ever had this upcoming season.

[Garbanjo]

In Game 3, Marshall beat Botafogo, 3-1.  Aoumauch, Garcia-Pascual, and Bell each with a goal.

I read the trip details incorrectly- on Saturday night, the Herd ATTENDED the Fluminense vs Bahia match in Maracana Stadium, which is the national stadium of Brazil.

Today was a relaxation day on a resort, and it looks like they are done with all the soccer-ing for the trip.  Hopefully this has a huge team bonding experience and let them get their own identity as a group.  With what I saw on this trip, I think we can look forward to having the best team we've ever had this upcoming season.

I'm excited about this team

Grassie has loaded a very good team (Sweet 16) with a bunch of high level talent

Go Herd!

[chris88]

In Game 3, Marshall beat Botafogo, 3-1.  Aoumauch, Garcia-Pascual, and Bell each with a goal.

I read the trip details incorrectly- on Saturday night, the Herd ATTENDED the Fluminense vs Bahia match in Maracana Stadium, which is the national stadium of Brazil.

Today was a relaxation day on a resort, and it looks like they are done with all the soccer-ing for the trip.  Hopefully this has a huge team bonding experience and let them get their own identity as a group.  With what I saw on this trip, I think we can look forward to having the best team we've ever had this upcoming season.

There are highlights of them attending that pro game on instagram as well. Packed stadium and the boys seemed to really enjoy the experience. I saw online that Akron (an NCAA caliber team almost every year and a Natl Title and three runner ups on their resume) did a similar trip to Brazil in 2015.