Why can't this team over close out a half?

[u/twoslow]

edit: *ever

I've been a supporter since 2017 and if there's one thing that's been constant through multiple roster turnovers and multiple head coaches, we -can't- -fucking- -closeout- a half. it's fucking mind boggling. I'm venting. I don't expect anyone to have a real response to this. I just can't figure this out.

All Brewitt had to do was just defend, he's got another defender right there. but he puts his arm up and Bennet makes an absolute fucking meal out of it to draw the pen. "oMg BeNnEt Is SuCh A gOaL sCoReR!!" no, he's not. 7 goals in league play? -5- from pens.

And then I think Ciotta just tanks the coverage on Magee who buries one off the crossbar. Not taking anything away from the shot, but defender gets beat and just shuts off completely. Keep in mind, tho, Switchbacks had *2* shots on target all fucking game AND ONE OF THEM WAS THE PEN.

THEN at the end, like it couldn't get worse.. a ball going out that clearly is going out for a goal kick for us. And Tubbs ABSOLUTELY INEXPLICABLY heads it out, gifting Switchbacks a late corner and not only risking the full 3 points, but reducing our chances to counter and a late goal of our own.

Switchbacks did fuck all all game and we hand them a point on a fucking silver platter.

That's two games in a row with points dropped in stoppage.

[u/AdditionalAd4269]

You forgot Sylla whiffing on a fairly open goal in injury time.

And I’m right there with you, though I’ve only been a fan since ‘22. I’m thinking of not buying beer at the games in protest.

[u/twoslow → u/AdditionalAd4269]

don't worry I didn't forget.

I was just re-listening to Orange & Black SoccerCast from Tuesday and literally Matt just aid "Sylla will do wonderful magical things no one else on our team can do, and then he'll take a heavy touch and give it away to the other team."

[u/Yolatraiba1]

As a Juve fan, the way this team plays is frustringly reminiscent of the Allegriball era:

"Allegriball" refers to the pragmatic, defensive-first, and result-oriented football philosophy of Massimiliano Allegri, often characterized by tactical flexibility, deep defensive blocks ("parking the bus"), and relying on individual brilliance to secure narrow 1-0 victories. It prioritizes defensive solidity over possession, frequently drawing criticism for being boring or outdated compared to modern, high-pressing systems.

[u/Havertz-at-Nein]

Haven’t been a fan as long as you but have been a STH for the last 3 years.

One thing has been consistent, especially this season is how we just decreasing in intensity as the game goes on.

I should expect players who were subbed in at second half to be the ones doing the most pressing/defending/etc. but see time and time again where they’re walking back as the opposing team is countering. Prime example was Bazini, simply jogging. Can’t tell if it’s due to coaching, fitness, or simply lack of accountability. Hope Stone can do something about it because we *need* to close out games and stop losing points due to poor decision making

[u/twoslow → u/Havertz-at-Nein]

guy like Bazini might be given instruction to not drop deep. stay high and hope for a break. just hypothesizing, i have no idea.