Wow!!!!

@Runcible Owl you got this?

Well contested game, with momentum in waves. NDA scored on a corner knapke to woeste about 3 minutes in. NDA Also had a point blank shot off the post at the 10 minute mark. NDA controlled the possession and field for the first 20 minutes. Then things changed, for the next 10-15 minutes Assumption looked faster, more technical and took control, scoring the equalizer with about 15 minutes left in the half. With 5 minutes left in the half, Robertson for NDA earned a foul in the box (tripping) resulting in a PK. Woeste converted the PK, NDA up 2-1 at the half. The start of the second was pretty even, very competitive both teams with an opportunity or two with no result. About 12 minutes into the half, an Assumption striker was called for an intentional dangerous play and given a red card. No comment on the call. NDA had several opportunities playing up 1, but couldn’t convert. With about 15 left Assumption made a great transition run and converted a 1 v 1 with on the goalie to tie the game at 2 all. Great work by the rockets playing down 1. Pandas scored the game winner with about 7 minutes left on a goal by Lenihan, assisted by Robertson. That’s how it ended. Overall good game by both teams but definitely a bit of controversy unfortunately.

11 hours ago, FrankNicodemus said:

Wow!!!!

@Runcible Owl you got this?

Great recap, thank you @Legacy26

10 hours ago, Legacy26 said:

About 12 minutes into the half, an Assumption striker was called for an intentional dangerous play and given a red card. No comment on the call. 

Can you comment a little?  ?

Meaning, did it appear to be harsh, was it deserved (given, your lens is paNDA centric), etc?  Straight reds are usually pretty clear-cut, in my experience, but your post lead me to believe that maybe this one could have been a yellow...or maybe I read between the lines incorrectly.

 

1 hour ago, The Double Deuce said:

Can you comment a little?  ?

Meaning, did it appear to be harsh, was it deserved (given, your lens is paNDA centric), etc?  Straight reds are usually pretty clear-cut, in my experience, but your post lead me to believe that maybe this one could have been a yellow...or maybe I read between the lines incorrectly.

 

Refereeing is a hard and thankless job, hence the shortage. The ref was in the right position, maybe 10 yards from the play. I share your assessment of straight red cards. I feel both fan bases would have been comfortable playing 11 on 11 for the entire game.