While NKU is not NCAA caliber, that is 3 solid matches and clean sheets in a row. As counter-intuitive as it seems, it is the defensive offense that seems to have really come alive. Zengue is particularly dangerous on his overlaps and quality crosses into the middle. Ntsin has been able to carry the ball forward with pace into the offensive third. Both have done this without getting burned by a counter at their vacated defensive positions - as teammates have covered for them. In effect an improved offense has made for a better defense. Barrios was on top of his game tonight. Special recognition to Dos Santos - he covered a ton of miles with his hustle as well. This team is fun to watch when they are playing at their current level.
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