Sleepy thoughts and player ratings (Lou@Por)

It was another tough road loss with a few positives, so let's start with those:

  • Betos was great again. At no fault for the first two goals, and probably not much she could have done on the third.

  • After a rough start giving away possession too easily, the second half saw a more composed Racing team in possession.

  • Miramontez and Matthews see the field for the first time.

  • This team shows no signs of quitting. After a rough travel week, they could have phoned it in after the 2nd goal, but continued to fight.

I could list some negatives, but I don’t think I will tonight. I might consider some places for improvement in my post later today.

Ratings:

Betos (Woman of the match): 8 - Multiple highlight reel saves, and is building quite a reputation as a brick wall.

Fox: 6 - Some uncharacteristic give aways, and she could have done better on the third goal, but good in attack.

Riehl/Martin: 6 - I thought the centerback combo played well for the most part. Covered for each other well.

Simon: 6 - It was a mixed bag for her. She was out of position for the 2nd goal, but not convinced that was her fault. Several good defensive plays to keep Racing in the game early.

Olofsson: 6 - Struggled early and gave possession away clumsily a few times, but grew into the game and played much better as the game progressed.

Milliet: 7 - I didn't see her put a foot wrong, but was subbed off instead of Olofsson for Baucom.

Ekic: 6 - To my eyes, has won the starting forward job over McClure.

McCaskill: 7 - Another solid night for her and she was all over the field.

Kizer/Nagasato: 5 - Not really given much service, so there wasn't much to do.

Subs: NR - Baucom was on the longest, but see the previous rating. McClure didn't have her best night early, but did better in the latter stages.

More coming later today.

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