SLU played the first half as the better team should...in their opponents end of the field. GW was playing a 4-4-2, packing it in and looking for a counter. SLU had a few opportunities to score, but finished only one and did not capitalize on any set pieces. In attempting to protect the 1-0 lead, the second half was played defensively, in SLU's end of the field. We looked tentative and uncomfortable, and allowed GW back into the game as they scored off a corner with less than 3 minutes to go. A corner that could have been avoided in my opinion. For the quality of athletes playing, this game had little rhythm and too many cheap fouls. The refereeing could have been better, especially the off-side calls, but it was not bad enough to justify the mouthy lack of respect. A few early yellows might help to deter the chippiness and make for a more entertaining game.
