Region III finals: UIL Class 4A soccer http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=110bdb5466/height=//width= Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:35:27 GMT Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:27:49 GMT 1 en-us <![CDATA[10:36 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:36:47 GMT It's regional final day at Humble's Turner Stadium, where we've got a Midway-Friendswood doubleheader on the docket. Girls' at 11 a.m., boys' at 1 p.m. ]]> <![CDATA[10:37 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:37:29 GMT It's 10:36 a.m. and they're piping dubstep through the stadium speakers. Not what I had in mind. ]]> <![CDATA[10:39 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:39:08 GMT As interesting as the boys' game will be, this girls' game holds most of the intrigue. This is a postseason rivalry in the truest sense: Midway and Friendswood have met here now for four straight years. ]]> <![CDATA[10:41 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:41:23 GMT Friendswood is in their all whites (which, I believe, they wore last year in a 1-0 defeat), while Midway is in head-to-toe red. ]]> <![CDATA[10:45 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:45:19 GMT Wind will be a factor today. Heavy gusts sweeping through Turner Stadium. ]]> <![CDATA[10:47 Comment From FWFAN]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:47:36 GMT <![CDATA[10:47 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:47:49 GMT Not a problem. That's why I'm here. ]]> <![CDATA[10:53 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:53:12 GMT How powerful is the wind today? During the national anthem, a gust knocked over Friendswood's dugout protector. Conditions could conspire against both of these teams today. ]]> <![CDATA[10:55 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:55:32 GMT Looks like Midway will go against the wind in the first half. If they can weather the storm here over the first 40 minutes, so to speak, they'll have a great chance of coming away with this game. ]]> <![CDATA[10:57 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:57:38 GMT And we're underway. ]]> <![CDATA[11:00 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:00:25 GMT Friendswood almost scored on a 40-yard bomb. It's obvious that the team with the wind is going to get the lion's share of chances in each half. Midway's just got to ride it out. ]]> <![CDATA[11:06 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:06:47 GMT Friendswood's header off a corner goes just wide of goal. That's our first good scoring opportunity and we're 10 minutes in. ]]> <![CDATA[11:06 Comment From MHS fan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:06:56 GMT <![CDATA[11:08 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:08:57 GMT Kein thema (no problem). ]]> <![CDATA[11:12 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:12:31 GMT Not much rhythm to this one in the first 15 minutes. Friendswood will diddle around at the edge of Midway's penalty area, snap off a hurried shot and we'll reset. If the Lady Mustangs go to halftime without a goal, Midway will go full sail in the second half. ]]> <![CDATA[11:15 Comment From Midway Fan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:15:50 GMT <![CDATA[11:20 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:20:44 GMT Goal Midway. Anna Dorsett split the defense, challenged the keeper with a shot on goal and the rebound fell right to Janie Reyes, who knocked it in at the far post. 1-0 Midway with 19 minutes left in the half. ]]> <![CDATA[11:21 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:21:32 GMT That's huge for Midway. They rope-a-doped Friendswood, taking punch after punch before getting in for a goal on their first real opportunity. And it was against the wind. Friendswood is behind the eight ball. ]]> <![CDATA[11:25 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:25:31 GMT Friendswood is definitely pushing to equalize. They have 13 minutes before half and things get significantly harder. ]]> <![CDATA[11:31 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:31:23 GMT Friendswood almost found the goal but keeper Cameron Carter sprung off her line to douse the fire. Seven minutes til half. ]]> <![CDATA[11:33 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:33:39 GMT Midway nearly picked up No. 2 on a corner, but Friendswood knocked it clear. ]]> <![CDATA[11:39 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:39:27 GMT And that's halftime. Midway leads 1-0 on Janie Reyes' rebound in the 21st minute. Now we'll switch directions and Midway gets the gusting wind. This bodes very well for the Pantherettes. ]]> <![CDATA[11:44 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:44:05 GMT <![CDATA[11:49 Comment From MHS fan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:49:19 GMT <![CDATA[11:52 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:52:42 GMT Holy. Cow. Six seconds into the second half and Midway has its second goal. A touch after the opening kick, Alyssa Paschal boomed what looked like a routine clearance toward Friendswood's goal. The ball hit the turf in front of keeper Kristina Todd and bounced over her head into the goal. That was a 50-yard goal that took six seconds to create. How 'bout that wind? ]]> <![CDATA[11:52 Comment From Midway Student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:52:57 GMT <![CDATA[11:53 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:53:22 GMT That ought to break Friendswood's spirit in half. ]]> <![CDATA[11:55 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:55:26 GMT Midway is all over Friendswood now. That just wiped out whatever pep talk Friendswood's coach gave at halftime. ]]> <![CDATA[12:02 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:02:47 GMT Midway almost added another goal off some shaky goalkeeping. But the keeper was up to the task of the final save and nothing came of the corner kick. 28 minutes to play. ]]> <![CDATA[12:06 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:06:10 GMT Friendswood gets a weak shot on goal and Cameron Carter is up to the task. We're 25 minutes from Midway's third straight trip to the state tournament. ]]> <![CDATA[12:14 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:14:16 GMT Midway has still yet to give up a goal in the playoffs. I'll have to go back and check their schedule to see when the last time one got past Midway was, but it has to be back in January. ]]> <![CDATA[12:17 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:17:30 GMT <![CDATA[12:17 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:17:47 GMT Midway still holding on, 2-0 with 13 minutes left. ]]> <![CDATA[12:21 Comment From Lorena Fan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:21:20 GMT <![CDATA[12:22 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:22:37 GMT About eight minutes now. The countdown is on. ]]> <![CDATA[12:24 Comment From Guest]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:24:07 GMT <![CDATA[12:29 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:29:17 GMT Two minutes to go now. I imagine even with a two-goal lead that the Midway bench is anxious to just get this one in the books. ]]> <![CDATA[12:31 Comment From MHS fan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:31:01 GMT <![CDATA[12:54 Comment From Soccer Dad 2011]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:54:47 GMT <![CDATA[12:54 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:54:48 GMT <![CDATA[12:55 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:55:06 GMT Sorry about that guys, my internet went on the fritz. But yes, Midway won 2-0 and the boys are getting warm now. ]]> <![CDATA[1:09 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:09:38 GMT And just like that the boys' game has begun. Midway going for the clean sweep over Friendswood today. ]]> <![CDATA[1:16 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:16:36 GMT Midway is being pinned back a little bit by Friendswood in these opening seven minutes, but again, Friendswood has the wind at its back for the first half. That has a lot to do with it. ]]> <![CDATA[1:22 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:22:01 GMT A lot of chances are falling to Friendswood. Midway just cleared off a corner 13 minutes in. ]]> <![CDATA[1:30 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:30:45 GMT Much better from Midway there. A really pretty passage where they strung together several passes that finished with an off-target shot from Leo Peralta. Midway is starting to find the its rhythm. 19 minutes til half. ]]> <![CDATA[1:34 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:34:13 GMT I've been told Friendswood forward Brian Mulcahey, who has looked dangerous at times today, is the Mustangs' all-time leading scorer. No press box consensus on exactly how many that is, however. ]]> <![CDATA[1:37 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:37:28 GMT Kyle Baccus tees up a free kick from about 35 yards, turns it into a pass and its redirected out of bounds. 13 minutes left til half. ]]> <![CDATA[1:40 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:40:17 GMT Combined, Friendswood and Midway are 51-1-7 this year. Not too shabby. ]]> <![CDATA[1:40 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:40:27 GMT <![CDATA[1:40 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:40:54 GMT Friendswood has 10 minutes left to make something of this wind advantage. Otherwise they've wasted it. ]]> <![CDATA[1:43 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:43:02 GMT Micah Baize heard me, I guess. His rocket across the face of goal traveled a good 30 yards before splashing into the top left corner to beat a flailing Ryan Wendl. That was a super goal, a golazo even. Eight minutes until half and Friendswood is up 1-0. ]]> <![CDATA[1:44 Comment From UHS Mom]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:44:32 GMT <![CDATA[1:46 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:46:32 GMT Wow, Friendswood just changed the complexion of this game really, really quickly. Mulcahey played in Jacob Baird to an open pocket of space in the box, and he finished past Wendl for a 2-0 lead six minutes before the half. That let-down will cost the Panthers, who are in a steep hole. ]]> <![CDATA[1:48 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:48:47 GMT Holy geez. Midway answers. Aaron Wible's deep throw-in found the head of Gerron Dewberry, who just out-leaped everybody for the goal. 2-1 Friendswood with five minutes left. That was huge. We've had three goals in four minutes. ]]> <![CDATA[1:49 Comment From Friendswood Dad]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:49:03 GMT <![CDATA[1:49 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:49:05 GMT <![CDATA[1:52 Comment From Midway fans]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:52:57 GMT <![CDATA[1:54 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:54:38 GMT And that, ladies and gents, concludes a goal-filled first half. It's Friendswood 2, Midway 1 after 40 minutes. Now Midway will get its shot at playing with the wind. ]]> <![CDATA[1:54 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:54:48 GMT <![CDATA[2:01 Comment From UHS Mom]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:01:10 GMT <![CDATA[2:03 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:03:25 GMT Midway's goal just before the end of the half to cut Friendswood's lead in half should be a big motivator as Midway goes in search of the equalizer. We'll see if the wind is kind to them. It's really whipping around down there. ]]> <![CDATA[2:05 Comment From SCOO ROO]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:05:08 GMT <![CDATA[2:06 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:06:21 GMT We're off for the second half. ]]> <![CDATA[2:09 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:09:31 GMT Kyle Baccus draws a yellow card five minutes into the half for a studs-up challenge and he'll sit for a bit. ]]> <![CDATA[2:14 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:14:58 GMT Midway is forcing a little bit, playing a bit too direct. If they want to find the equalizer they'll have to start snapping off some shots. ]]> <![CDATA[2:20 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:20:42 GMT 25 minutes left, Friendswood still leading 2-1. Midway hasn't had any great chances so far this half. ]]> <![CDATA[2:21 Comment From UHS soccer player]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:21:21 GMT <![CDATA[2:23 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:23:22 GMT <![CDATA[2:23 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:23:26 GMT <![CDATA[2:26 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:26:44 GMT Tie ballgame. Andrew Pillers wheels around on a volley and one-touches the rip into the near post. 2-2 game. Incredible. 21 minutes to play. ]]> <![CDATA[2:27 Comment From Midway fans]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:27:16 GMT <![CDATA[2:27 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:27:38 GMT *inside the near post, I should say. ]]> <![CDATA[2:28 Comment From Midway fans]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:28:35 GMT <![CDATA[2:28 Comment From UHS Mom]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:28:37 GMT <![CDATA[2:29 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:29:33 GMT <![CDATA[2:35 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:35:08 GMT Friendswood earns a free kick from 35 yards with 15 minutes left in regulation and it skims juuuuust wide of the left upright. That was close. ]]> <![CDATA[2:39 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:39:19 GMT Clock is ticking. 10 minutes until half and Ryan Wendl is forced to make a diving save. Brings up a Friendswood corner, which is cleared by Dewberry. ]]> <![CDATA[2:42 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:42:38 GMT Until half? I've gone soccer crazy. Until regulation is over. ]]> <![CDATA[2:42 Comment From Midway student]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:42:42 GMT <![CDATA[2:43 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:43:38 GMT I've already seen six full games in two days. What's a couple overtime periods? ]]> <![CDATA[2:45 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:45:28 GMT Gerron Dewberry almost had another header goal off a throw-in from Aaron Wible, but his attempt at a wide open goal went wide. 3:30 til we go to extras. ]]> <![CDATA[2:46 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:46:39 GMT Friendswood earns a corner with 2:30 left. This will probably be one of the better chances left. ]]> <![CDATA[2:47 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:47:17 GMT Whoa, close. The goal is left wide open but Andrew Pillers clears it off the line just before it crosses. Another corner. ]]> <![CDATA[2:47 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:47:43 GMT Another corner. ]]> <![CDATA[2:49 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:49:10 GMT I think Leo Peralta just picked up a second yellow card. Which would mean he's unavailable for the rest of this game. ]]> <![CDATA[2:49 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:49:29 GMT Midway is barely hanging on. They're begging for the whistle for overtime. ]]> <![CDATA[2:50 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:50:13 GMT Overtime. ]]> <![CDATA[2:56 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:56:36 GMT So we'll have two 10 minute halves. If there are no goals, we go to a shootout. Its white knuckle time. ]]> <![CDATA[2:56 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:56:59 GMT Looks like Midway is with the wind for the first OT period. ]]> <![CDATA[3:00 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:00:14 GMT Midway juuust missed a goal from Aaron Wible. That was close. ]]> <![CDATA[3:01 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:01:04 GMT Kyle Baccus' corner kick actually dinged the top part of the crossbar, but it then flew out of bounds. Close again for Midway. ]]> <![CDATA[3:04 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:04:26 GMT Whoa, Friendswood goal. Brian Mulcahey broke free on the right flank and got in a cross for Tyler White, who poked it past Ryan Wendl for the score. 3-2 Mustangs with five minutes left in the first OT. ]]> <![CDATA[3:05 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:05:36 GMT <![CDATA[3:06 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:06:19 GMT Midway's already come back once. Now they have 15 minutes left to do it again. ]]> <![CDATA[3:11 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:11:27 GMT Thus concludes the first OT with Friendswood leading 3-2. This would be a crushing loss if Midway can't take it to penalties. ]]> <![CDATA[3:13 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:13:27 GMT And I believe I was correct on Peralta before. He picked up his second yellow and has to watch this happen from the bench. ]]> <![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Midwayfan]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:15:20 GMT <![CDATA[3:16 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:16:30 GMT It wasn't anything serious. I don't remember how he got his first yellow card, but he just ran into somebody for his second. Two yellows make a red, so he had to go. ]]> <![CDATA[3:16 Comment From steven]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:16:41 GMT <![CDATA[3:17 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:17:26 GMT Time ticking. 6 minutes left and Midway hasn't seen much of the ball. ]]> <![CDATA[3:19 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:19:31 GMT Midway almost cashed in on a Baccus free kick, but it was cleared. Corner. ]]> <![CDATA[3:20 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:20:04 GMT Corner is no good, and Friendswood tees up the goal kick. Ever so slowly. 4:30 left. ]]> <![CDATA[3:21 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:21:12 GMT 3:30 and counting. ]]> <![CDATA[3:25 Will Parchman]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:25:18 GMT And that's your ballgame, guys. Midway falls victim to a goal in the first overtime to lose 3-2 to Friendswood in the regional final. Tough way to go out after erasing a 2-0 deficit, but them's the breaks. After six games in two days, thus ends my time in Humble. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'll see you guys next week for Midway's state tourney appearance. ]]> <![CDATA[3:27 ]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:27:49 GMT 
 
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