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Patience pays off

Good things come to those who wait

With a lineup thick with sure-footed speedsters like Kid and Doo, Lak Attack knew his side just had to bide their time through their early difficulties to wear down their aging opponents who tenderfooted into the corners and struggled to hustle back on defense on the rain-slicked concrete. They did just that, riding a six-goal outburst in the second period to a 20-16 come-from-behind victory in Sunday's game.

"I think it's really important to stay patient on a day like this," said Lak Attack. "It's really slippery and the game can change on a dime in this kind of weather."

Especially against a veteran team who's wiles and guile weren't enough to overcome their inability to change direction or run down opponents streaking down the boards.

"We're not young bucks out there, so you're not going to go 100 percent like you can when you've got full footing," said Smith.

"it slows some players down," said Billy Idol of his side's precarious play. "But for the younger kids that have a bit more agility, like Kid and Doo, this is their kind of game."

And they took full advantage. With Kid sliding hard to the net and Doo lofting passes towards his assured linemate, they stayed one step ahead of slough-footed defenders skidding helplessly and haplessly as they tried to veer back into the defensive zone.

"He's one of the better players out here with it comes to this weather, so we can count on that," said Lak Attack of Kid's fancy footwork. "We know he'll come out and get his opportunities, we just have to give him the chances and create some room for him."

"You've got to watch Kid's sliding," said Billy Idol. "We had a few defensive breakdowns that gave them the advantage today."

"It's always tough to play against Kid, and you have to play just that much better offensively in this kind of weather," said Smith. "You've got to make that second effort to get back and get on the rebound."

Something his veteran mates seemed unable to accomplish as they skidded and slipped, worrying more about their fragile hips and knees than breaking up the breakout pass.

Posted by jaysuburb at October 28, 2007 02:10 PM