Anonymous wrote:Florida St got robbed. Ref missed an obvious PK that would have given them the early lead. They were better in every way - technicality, possession, athleticism.

Maybe possession but the rest they were even. Actually, obviously, Sant Clara was BETTER - (PS - they won... that's how you determine who is better). Read all the other posts. Playing a good game doesn't matter - winning matters.

Anonymous wrote:Way better? UVa and Santa Clara technically both tied FSU, bruh. Congrats to Santa Clara, though--took advantage of a poor side pass by the FSU defense. The FSU goal was a higher level, though.

That player read the game, saw the flat pass and capitalized on it. That 's the better goal.

Santa Clara is a fantastic school with a long history of good soccer teams.
I'm thrilled for them!

(And unlike some previous posters, my being thrilled for them takes nothing away from the other schools who are also filled with wonderful players)

They pulled off the unexpected. Knew they had to make changes, adjusted, and won. Great job! Great Coach. Florida = dirty players.

Florida St got robbed. Ref missed an obvious PK that would have given them the early lead. They were better in every way - technicality, possession, athleticism.

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Anonymous wrote:Isn't there a CAUM out there? Why do so many from CA post here?

What about all those Duke, UVA, Tech parents that constantly brag about their fabulous kids - that DIDNT make it. We have to congratulate the deserving winners of a way better team

Nice try troll. Three ACC teams in the final four including UVA in semis and don’t forget Duke in quarters losing to FSU in PKs. Yes SCU won that game, but the ACC showed their overall strength once again. The parents bragging do have fabulous kids. I am sorry you don’t and have to resort to bad mouthing others.

Where's the let's hear it for Marshall thread? Crazy win in OT over Indiana--first unseeded team to win the title.

Way better? UVa and Santa Clara technically both tied FSU, bruh. Congrats to Santa Clara, though--took advantage of a poor side pass by the FSU defense. The FSU goal was a higher level, though.

Anonymous wrote:Isn't there a CAUM out there? Why do so many from CA post here?

What about all those Duke, UVA, Tech parents that constantly brag about their fabulous kids - that DIDNT make it. We have to congratulate the deserving winners of a way better team

Great job SC ! Great game to watch... loved every minute.

OP you are as wrong as could be.
From game summary:
"Our game plan was to be patient, and it wasn't working if I'm honest about it," noted Smith about the halftime changes. "We couldn't keep the ball very well, and we weren't getting chances." To adjust, the Broncos pushed higher to put more pressure on Florida State's backline, which allowed Santa Clara to have more possession of the ball.

No one outsmarts PKs.

Isn't there a CAUM out there? Why do so many from CA post here?

Anonymous wrote:As the parent of an underdog... I could not be happier of their championship win. Played a strategic, defensive game and outsmarted them on PKs!

Outsmarted?

Anonymous wrote:As the parent of an underdog... I could not be happier of their championship win. Played a strategic, defensive game and outsmarted them on PKs!

Santa Clara, CA?

As the parent of an underdog... I could not be happier of their championship win. Played a strategic, defensive game and outsmarted them on PKs!