Comments about ‘High school soccer playoffs: Viewmont takes care of business, beats Lone Peak’

Great job Viewmont. Good luck in the next one.

Two great semifinal matches and two convincing performances by the two best teams in Utah. Kudos to both Coach Mitchell and Coach Landon and congratulations to the players on both Alta and Viewmont. Its not always the case that the two best teams make it to the championship.

The final should be a classic. Alta will be out to avenge the only blemish on its record and Viewmont will want to show that its preseason victory over Alta was not a fluke. Both teams have quality players who have been in this situation before, and both coaches will know how to prepare their teams and adapt their tactics to the other team. Coach Mitchell is a legend nearing the end of his stellar career, and Coach Landon is showing his brilliance at the beginning of his tenure.

What an honor for these teams to play at Rio Tinto in front of the largest crowd many of these players will have ever experienced. Hopefully all of the players can overcome the butterflies and play to their potential. Having the final on grass on a real pitch should increase the quality of the match. Looking forward to an enjoyable evening.