“We still have this MaGiCaL game in hand…” (Behind the Beard, S2E14)

Season 2, Episode 14 of Behind the Beard!

In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby delve into the recent match against Valour and look ahead to their upcoming clash with Atlético Ottawa. Coach Bobby also explores how different playing styles can influence the interpretation of statistics. To wrap up, Mackenzie quizzes Coach Bobby on which sports Forge FC players might excel in if they competed in the Olympics.

Key Takeaways:

• Overall, Coach Bobby was pleased with Forge’s performance but emphasized the need for more clinical finishing and increased strategic attacking patterns.
• Forge demonstrated their ability to come back from a deficit, although Coach Bobby noted that they were chasing the game in ways that were unnatural for them.
• Borges' goal was executed exactly as planned, involving Kwasi’s run, Borges’ movement off a defender, and Bekker’s precise delivery.
• By the 75th minute, Garv was the only defender remaining in his original position; substitutions were made as Alex excels at penetrating lines, Cisse is naturally an attacking defender, and Malik provides defensive stability.
• Forge had 11 corners compared to Valour’s 1, which Bobby highlighted as an indicator of their maintained forward momentum.
• Bobby attributes much of Atlético Ottawa’s success this season to the positive energy they started with and acknowledges the pressure they face being at the top of the table midway through the season.

Chapters:

0:00 Generational differences…

2:25 Ping Pong in the locker room

3:10 Forge FC & travel 

5:00 Valour Reflections

8:00 Attacking Motions

10:00 Changing the Backline 

12:00 Corners!!!

13:30 Atletico’s Success

15:00 Context & Stats

17:51 Bobby’s Suspension

19:00 Forge Olympics

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