Yes it was a heartbreaking end to a season that had so much promise. For much of the year the Terps were ranked #1 or #2 and entered the home game tonight at #5 in the NCAAs.
But the better team won tonight. Louisville had many stronger opportunities and despite some great saves from Maryland’s goalie, they were able to dent the nets 4 times led by Colin Rolfe.
Disappointing yes, disastrous not even a little bit. Maryland is able to think every year of potentially winning the title. Playing in the ACC is a tough enough task.
Casey Townsend tied the game at 1 and just missed several other chances. He is headed to the next level. Remember what I am about to say. Casey just might be the next Landon Donovan. He is a supreme talent and will certainly one day be in the Maryland Hall of Fame.
The loss of defender Alex Lee could certainly have been the leading cause of defeat for Maryland. McDonough’s Marquez Fernandez got he start tonight but had to leave the game early due to injury.
Sasho commented post game: On Louisville:
“I thought they were a highly motivated team and I think the right team won tonight.”
“We ran into a team that was the preseason favorite for a reason. They have a lot of quality, a lot of maturity. They’re physically strong and skillful. They’re much better than their seed, and much better than their record.” On Maryland:
“I feel terrible for our guys because I think they have played some great soccer this season, some of the best soccer in years here. Unfortunately we could not put together a defensive performance worthy of advancing out of this round against a very good team.”
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