Match Report: Mullen vs. Salida, V@4:30 - Mullen Soccer Complex
3601 S. Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80236
Things to do:
Kits (This is a home game, we are dark), socks, nutrition (Remember that this is a 4:30pm game, you need to eat food and have snacks, take care of your nutrition, don't eat nothing.)
Salida Strengths:
Salida has a forward this season whose movement is good, and he is pretty quick. They also have one central defender who can really play some football.
Additionally, Salida employs a nice low block that makes the counter difficult. A lot of the goals they have given up this season have been on shots from range.
Lastly, Salida has a history of success. They are hard working and are not going to step aside and just give in today. They are struggling, but they are a prideful program. They are going to be looking to get something out of this trip - an away goal, a low score - we will have to be sharp and play our game.
Salida weaknesses
Salida is down this year, and they are plagued by some injuries as well. The team coming up tonight is a combination of skill levels. They may not be able to field their best side, and that is going to have a psychological impact.
Additionally, Salida can not match us for size and strength. We are bigger, faster, and stronger than them, and we have to use that to our advantage.
Additionally, on the tactical side of things, Salida's outside backs are prone to getting pulled inside and out of position. If the 7/11 are creative with their interior runs, there should be an inordinate amount of space on the flanks of the field to exploit.
Mullen Strengths against Salida
Today we are going to start in the 3-4-3. This should be incredibly effective against the low block, and it will be good practice for our aerial threat. I want the ball pushed to the wings, and I want early service.
Key points to remember while playing the 3-4-3:
1. The weakside is a wing to wing match up, and either the 7 or 11 must account for the weakside outside back if he is involved in the attack.
2. The formation is designed to be played through the 6s, and for the ball to be switched often.
- Either the 6s can transition through the mid-field, or the 2 and send a big ball to either the 3 or the 11, and vice versa.
3. The wings must support one another in the attack.
- Each wing back should provide a back post outlet for the opposite winger. We are looking to score wing back to wing back goals!
4. The 3-4-3 is a counter pressing formation, so we can not give away easy passes. Today we have to be clinical.
- Attacking players are encouraged to try and penetrate the box - defensive players need to always be prepared for turn overs.
5. We are trying to score out of the air. Send the ball in and fight to win it - we will need to be able to be effective in this attack as we enter league.
Main Focus:
Capitalize in the final third
Counter quickly
Stay organized on defense
Keys to success:
1. No mistakes out of the back. Smart decisions and smart passes that avoid the counter.
2. Exploit the space on the flanks and at the top of the box. Outside backs need to get involved in the attack. They should have space to move forward, and their attack will spread the midfield.
-Outside backs need to dribble at the DHS full backs and then distribute the ball into space or feet. One/Twos around the defense will be very effective.
3. Know the set pieces. Capitalize on set pieces. If we can take advantage of these moments, we will have a great deal of success.
4. Discipline and structure in the back. We need to hold position and recover for one another.
5. When in possession of the ball in our defensive third, we need to play quickly, not get the ball stuck under our feet, and play into space instead of small spaces. It is a big field, don't fear the dynamic long ball.
6. Patience. We can't chase them all game. We will have to be okay giving up moments of possession in order to strike when the timing is right. Marking assignment and a high level of confrontation will be key!
7. We need to keep the ball out of the middle of the field in the central third. Swinging the ball quickly through the 6 and the 10 will open up the attack so that outside backs and wingers can serve. (See diagram above.)
Good luck!
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