Mike Devaney
Mike Devaney
bit chance deep expectation experience maybe obviously players respond returning state
The way that I wanted them to respond was 'Hey, let's go on and do something maybe that nobody's ever done before and do something a little bit special,' and they have a chance to do that. Obviously returning so many players who have the experience of going deep into the state tournament, the expectation is for us that yeah, we want to get back there and we'd like to get back to that championship game.
boost certainly couple few lately playing sticking terrific
A couple of them were really terrific finishes. I thought he's been playing well lately and this certainly is a real boost to his confidence, sticking a few in the back of the net.
certainly dream five goals good pleased score shut start
A dream start really. You score five goals and you shut out a good team. Certainly a lot to be pleased about.
far perfect playing
I thought defensively, at times, we got exposed. Far from perfect, and we've still got a long way to go to be playing perfect soccer.
credit defended hard hurt late mistakes played poorly took van worked
I thought we defended poorly at times and credit to them, Van Buren took advantage. We worked really hard and played well for most of the first half, but made some mistakes late hurt us.
creating plenty
If we weren't creating plenty of opportunities I would be worried.
along assure battling concerned far four games help last lose ourselves playoff six somewhere sort teams win
(There are) six teams sort of battling away for those last four playoff spots. But as far as we're concerned we probably have to win those last two games to really assure ourselves of going. If we were to lose one then we'd probably need some help somewhere along the way.
couple good terrific
He had a couple of really terrific finishes. It was really good for his confidence.
best difference minutes played
The first 30 minutes was the best 30 minutes we've played all year. That was the difference in the game.
ball half minutes ourselves pass rhythm second
The first 20 minutes of the second half we really got out of rhythm and we didn't pass the ball at all and that's where we get ourselves into trouble.
ability alex handful proved technical terrific
Alex is a terrific athlete, and he combines that with technical ability. He's a real handful for opposing defenses and proved that tonight.
ball key knock
The key for us is can we play the way we want to play and knock the ball around and keep possession.
teams
I don't think there are too many teams who would like to play us in the playoffs.
teams
I don't think there are too many teams who would like to play us in the playoffs.