Vidor vs. Nederland Game Thread

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[soccermom]

Nederland 3

Vidor 0

Final

Congrats to Nederland.  They played a great game.  Vidor obviously didn't.  No excuses for this one.  Two or three players can't win the game.  I feel really bad for the one's who came to play but they can't blame themselves.  It takes the whole team giving 100%.  If you don't have that it won't happen.

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Congrats!

[sharkfutbol]

I agree with you soccer mom.  Glad aeries wasnt here for that as he wouldnt be too happy.  You are correct in that two or three cant carry the team.  Nederville did play some good balls and so congrats to the dogs......

[bullets13]

Good to see Nederland getting some offense going...

[soccermom]

Actually Aries was there.  He is gone to a concert.  I look forward to his comments.

[RonBurgundy68]

Had the PK been awarded in the first half, Vidor wins 2-1. But can't change anything. We can only hope that LCM loses to Ozen, and then hope that Vidor wins their last 2 games. Nederland wasn't that impressive, they were better the first time Vidor played them. Vidor can't play kickball over the top and hope to win, there was no possession at all whatsoever.

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Young Dogs click in shutout of Vidor

NEDERLAND 3, VIDOR 0

By Tom Halliburton

The Port Arthur News

NEDERLAND -- Creating laughter for his listener's ear, Rob Bledsoe compared the likelihood of finding finishers in Nederland's offense to his chances of winning a lottery.

  When sunset arrived on Tuesday evening in Bulldog Stadium, several thousand Nederland fans gazed in amazement as the Nederland boys soccer coach deliriously waved $47 million in the air.... Not really, but at least Nederland's offense seemed to have a few finishing touches positioned in the right places.

  The Bulldogs clinched their 4A playoff berth with an impressive 3-0 victory over Vidor and the Nederland soccer empire appeared on the verge of a return to glory on this night. No, this 2008 edition did not win the District 20-4A title. It will not harken a trip to the state finals with players as skilled as Davy Arnaud and Lance Watson, either.

  But Bledsoe and his freshman-accented squad may grow together into something special. Vidor might agree that Nederland would grow a bit on Tuesday from the first to the second half.

  "We played a good opponent," Bledsoe said. "Vidor's definitely a very good team."

  Vidor badly needed a win for its playoff chances and the arrived with two of the league's better attackers -- Travis Greenway and Tim Reynolds. Bledsoe stationed junior Ian Barnett in Greenway's neighborhood and junior Jordan Landry marked Reynolds.

  Vidor would have felt as if it would have a point-blank shot at the Texas Lotto Jackpot if the Pirates would ever have a good, clean look at Nederland's goal. With the upper hand on at least a second-place 20-4A finish, the Bulldogs improved to 14-4-2 and 12-2-2. Whenever the Pirates had a chance to score, Vidor (12-5-1 and 10-5) had to deal with junior goalkeeper Tyler Vidrine after that.

  Vidrine took control of the defense and eventually his attackers gave him a bit of breathing room. A first-half Brent Salenga breakaway goal with 8:08 to play was assisted by Jared Willson as Nederland led 1-0 at half. But the need for more finishers caused Bledsoe to wonder if his hosts had any insurance in mind on this sun-drenched outing.

  Between Jake Kemp and Logan Soares, the Nederlanders may have two finishers to help their cause. Soares attempted four shots as his team dominated shots on goal, 19-8. Kemp moved to offense from sweeper about a week ago in order to add more athleticism to the attack. As well as Ryan Washburn played at sweeper, it looked as if both of Bledsoe's changes had worked.

  "Ryan doesn't let anything by him," goalkeeper Vidrine said. "This was one of my harder games but my defense did a real good job for me."

  If Vidor expected Nederland might sit on that 1-0 halftime lead, the Pirates had another thought coming. Hard-working freshman Bay Callaway hit the top of the post early in the second half after Landry's throw-in.

  Kemp and Soares finally discovered Nederland's insurance midway into the second half. Soares angled a perfect assist to Kemp in front of the net with 16:41 left in the game. The 2-0 cushion fattened to 3-0 with 10:55 to play as Soares and Kemp flip-flopped the assist and goal responsibilities after an excellent sideline surge from senior Hunter Turk.

  "We practice at shooting all the time and we have a good strong offense, but in the game, sometimes we fall apart," Soares said. "It's hard to finish. I had some good opportunities in this game and I should have scored more."

  A lot of it comes back to a lack of experience. But Nederland's soccer empire is having a resurgence... little by little. The Dogs will entertain Hardin-Jefferson on Friday in Bulldog Stadium at 5 p.m.

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[SportsFanatic79]

First of all I want to say congrats to Vidor for playing a hard-fought, classy game.  Also, the AR did an excellent job of cummunicating with head official to nullify the PK call.  You don't see that often in HS soccer.  Both players were making a play on the ball, and it was a clean play.  You don't award a PK every time someone falls down in the box.

Had the PK been awarded in the first half, Vidor wins 2-1. 

What merits this response?

[sharkfutbol]

I very rarely would disagree with aeries.  But  I will agree with him when he said Nederland didnt look as good as they did the first time.  Now  I disagree on the Pk had been awarded vidor wins 2-1.  Vidor doesnt create many ....GOOD looks at the goal and so that would have been their only goal.  I dont agree it should have been a PK.  Vidors team seemed to be weaker than first time also.  No touch on the ball other than... TG and TR.  The rest couldnt settle a ball at their feet and if they could,  then the score would have been much closer.

[CoachL]

Grats to Coach Bledsoe and his Bulldogs for making it to the playoffs. Good Luck in the playoffs from the Raiders. You will represent our district well.

[RonBurgundy68]

First of all I want to say congrats to Vidor for playing a hard-fought, classy game.  Also, the AR did an excellent job of cummunicating with head official to nullify the PK call.  You don't see that often in HS soccer.  Both players were making a play on the ball, and it was a clean play.  You don't award a PK every time someone falls down in the box.

Had the PK been awarded in the first half, Vidor wins 2-1. 

What merits this response?

Because had that PK been awarded, Vidor gains momentum and goes into halftime leading 1-0. When Vidor leads at halftime, they NORMALLY don't lose, and thats why I said it would be that scoreline.