All Feet on Deck

[jacobcarson877]

Rova, after a couple of minor stumbles, have regained their footing, and have regained their ability to close out important games, nipping at the heels of Paris for top spot in the Minor League. Joining them in this battle is Kaapstad, who have joined the fray in an offensive swirl. While Rova and Kaapstad are even in points, Kaapstad has scored an extra goal per game, and allowed about half a goal fewer per game. This leaves the tiebreaker in their favor, despite identical records.

With much of the season already set in stone, this battle relies on ensuring every point is secured, more than anything else. Paris refuses to lose, and Kaapstad refuses to not win big. Rova is out of time to simply regain the goal differential battle, so it all comes down to those squads squandering an opportunity, and Rova continuing to make the most of theirs.

While Heung-Man Smalls, Tank Denstro, and Orla Hughes-Galloway have led the charge offensively, as is their role, Rova will need more support from the rest of their lineup as we move into increasingly critical matches. Players like Matt Oopsie Wrongsport Turk, and Kaspars Kalinins are looking to get themselves open for some chances at the edge of the box, pulling the coverage away from their header threat teammates. Robbie Schuurmans, Jay Cue Jr, and Thomas Schwarte have been incredible playmaking threats, but will be looking to capitalize on chances of their own in the final stretch. Harvey Danger making the most of those set piece opportunities will make or break matches as well. And of course, we’ll continue to rely on the steady play of Rean Schwarzer to keep us in matches.

[DivogoJota]

I appreciated the reference to some statistics and reference to players. There wasn't a really deep exploration of the idea, nor unique insight, but it was a solid article that kept a consistent focus. 

3/5