I think that's a fair summary, though a little generous to an RIFC side that was outplayed consistently during the match on their home field. North Carolina was by far the more organized and dangerous team in its slashing runs up front for most of the match - RIFC struggled to get any kind of attack going throughout the game.
Dikwa's goal off a perfect cross was textbook from start to finish, but that's about it for the higher level of play except for Yao's excellent defensive capabilities. Having Thompson-Schapiro be the distributor from way in the back meant no real threats, with Fuson occasionally having some space but unable to ever perform a winning maneuver.
The stadium is the star - still an amazing accomplishment, even with a smaller crowd.
I think that's a fair summary, though a little generous to an RIFC side that was outplayed consistently during the match on their home field. North Carolina was by far the more organized and dangerous team in its slashing runs up front for most of the match - RIFC struggled to get any kind of attack going throughout the game.
Dikwa's goal off a perfect cross was textbook from start to finish, but that's about it for the higher level of play except for Yao's excellent defensive capabilities. Having Thompson-Schapiro be the distributor from way in the back meant no real threats, with Fuson occasionally having some space but unable to ever perform a winning maneuver.
The stadium is the star - still an amazing accomplishment, even with a smaller crowd.