BY ADAM RONIS
Due to the terrible weather on Saturday, three Suffolk Class AA first-round girls soccer games were postponed and moved to today. It's extremely unfair for the winners of these games (Northport, Sachem East, and Connetquot). Now, each team has to play tomorrow on consecutive days, while the opponent hasn't played since Saturday and likely attended today's game to scout.
Northport actually played the first half on Saturday against Smithtown East. The game was resumed today with 31:30 left in the second half. The game went to two 10-minute overtimes before No. 6 Northport won, 8-7, in penalty kicks. After a tough, long game, Northport plays at No. 3 Smithtown West, which hasn't played since Saturday. This should be a very good game, and now Smithtown West gets a big advantage. Northport's streak of reaching the semifinals for seven straight years is in jeopardy.
Another interesting question arose from the game as well. Should playoff games be decided on penalty kicks? Take the NHL as an example. The league has a shootout during the regular season, but not in the playoffs. I think that's the better way to go. What do you think?
Comments (3)
I don't know what is worse palying in those conditions on Sat. or playing back to back games.
Good point, but I have to say being that 2 out of the 3 teams won. And Connetquot gave everything they had to lose with 1:30 left. Being the team that had to play on consecutive days wasn't that bad. Now that your pick is elimnated, are you going to give Northport some thought? I'm telling you they control the field like no other. Leauge 2 is the strongest top to bottom and people just don't see it. Looking forward to seeing it unfold.
Yes, if you read my blog predictions, I said if Northport beats Smithtown West, it can win it all. So, I'll go with Northport.