Utah Valley University Men's Soccer

CONFIDENTIAL: PRE-MATCH OPPOSITION REPORT

Opponent: Utah Valley Wolverines

Match Date: [Your Match Date]

Analyst: Positional Analyst

NOTE: This analysis is primarily based on tactical patterns and personnel deployed in their most recent fixture (0-1 Loss vs. San Diego State Aztecs, 28.10.2025). Data from the previous three matches (vs. UNLV, CBU, San Jose State) is used to provide additional context and highlight specific individual tendencies or vulnerabilities. All quantitative data is drawn from the provided 5-match aggregate report unless explicitly stated otherwise (e.g., "vs. SDSU," "vs. CBU"). The CBU match (19.10.2025) saw Utah Valley receive two red cards (#5 Aurelien - 86', #2 Rocha - 64'), significantly impacting data interpretation from that fixture as they played shorthanded.

ANALYST'S KEY OBSERVATION (COACH'S AWARENESS):

Be aware of significant personnel and positional inconsistency from the opposition. They appear to be actively experimenting to find a functional lineup. This is most evident in two areas:

1. The Right Wing-Back Position: They have rotated multiple players here (#15 Pogue vs UNLV, #21 Walk late vs CBU), most recently playing a natural center-midfielder (#8 M. Abdella) in this role vs. SDSU. This creates a clear defensive vulnerability.

2. The Attacking Line: They have tried multiple combinations (e.g., 3-5-2 starting #7 Montealegre & #6 McKay vs. UNLV; 3-4-3 starting #9 Grau, #23 Emojong & #7 Montealegre vs. SDSU), indicating they are still searching for the right formula. The 3-4-3 used in their last match is their most aggressive lineup to date.

We must be prepared for their projected 3-4-3 but also ready to adapt if they revert to a different system or change the RWB personnel.

1. Projected Lineup and Rotations

Projected Formation: 3-4-3

This system was used exclusively vs. San Diego State (SDSU), featuring their most potent attacking lineup and a high defensive line (43m average line vs SDSU). They previously used a 3-5-2 vs UNLV (46m avg line) and SJSU (38m avg line).

Projected Starting XI (vs. San Diego State, 28.10.2025):

• GK: #18 S. Løvendal

• LCB: #12 K. Oyler

• CB: #3 T. Amtrup

• RCB: #19 A. Fritcher

• LWB: #27 L. Knecht

• RWB: #8 M. Abdella (CM playing out of position)

• LCMF: #5 G. Aurelien

• RCMF: #4 A. Samb

• LWF: #23 I. Emojong

• RWF: #7 J. Martin Montealegre

• CF: #9 N. Grau

Key Rotations:

1. Midfield (Tactical): #21 T. Walk is the primary defensive replacement for #5 G. Aurelien or #4 A. Samb (Started vs UNLV).

2. RWB (Tactical): #15 N. Pogue is the primary defensive alternative to the attack-minded #8 M. Abdella (Started vs UNLV).

3. Attack: #6 D. McKay (Started vs UNLV) and #16 E. Gozo (Subbed on vs CBU, SJSU, UNLV) are the main rotational forwards.

(Detailed profiles for all players listed above are in Section 2 & 2.1)

2. Individual Player Profiles (Projected XI)

Goalkeeper

• #18 S. Løvendal (GK)

• Player Role/Archetype: Sweeper-Keeper. Plays high (avg. line 43m vs SDSU, 46m vs UNLV).

• Key Strengths: Good reflexes (5 reflex saves vs. CBU), Confident distributor (90% pass accuracy vs SDSU, 93% vs CBU, 81% vs UNLV, 85% vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses: Low volume of saves recently (2 saves vs SDSU, 2 vs UNLV), Reluctant to claim crosses (2 exits vs CBU, 2 vs SDSU, 0 vs UNLV, 0 vs SJSU).

Defenders

• #12 K. Oyler (LCB)

• Position: Outside Back (Wide Center Back)

• Player Role/Archetype: Attacking Wide CB. High creative output but defensively suspect.

• Key Strengths:

1. Primary Creator: Leads team in creative output (9 key passes aggregate). High volume passer (75 passes vs SDSU, 80 vs UNLV, 59 vs SJSU).

2. Ball Progression: Consistently progresses ball (52 prog. passes aggregate; High volume attempts in all matches).

3. Willing Tackler: Engages defensively (6 def duels vs SDSU, 8 vs CBU, 13 vs UNLV, 11 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Major Aerial Liability: Exceptionally weak despite height (16% aerial success aggregate; 0/4 vs SDSU, 1/3 vs CBU, 2/4 vs UNLV, 1/2 vs SJSU).

2. High Turnover Rate: Loses ball frequently (11 losses vs SDSU, 11 vs UNLV, 11 vs SJSU; 67 total losses agg.).

3. Poor Defensive Duel Success: Often beaten when engaged (50% def duels won vs CBU, 69% vs UNLV, 45% vs SJSU).

• #3 T. Amtrup (CB)

• Position: Center Back

• Player Role/Archetype: Ball-Playing Defender. Their primary build-up source.

• Key Strengths:

1. High-Volume Distributor: Initiates all play (100 passes attempted vs SDSU, 88 vs UNLV, 49 vs SJSU). High progressive passing volume (60 prog. passes agg.).

2. Elite Tackler: Dominant on the ground (6/6 def. duels won vs SDSU; 13/17 vs CBU; 5/6 vs SJSU; 71% def. duel success agg.).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Major Aerial Liability: A primary target on set pieces (29% aerial success aggregate; 1/5 vs SDSU, 2/3 vs CBU, 0/1 vs UNLV, 0/0 vs SJSU).

2. Not a Ball Carrier: Will not dribble out of pressure (0/1 dribbles vs SDSU, 0/0 vs UNLV, 0/0 vs SJSU).

• #19 A. Fritcher (RCB)

• Position: Outside Back (Wide Center Back)

• Player Role/Archetype: Defensive Wide CB. A simple, defense-first player.

• Key Strengths:

1. Solid Tackler: Reliable in 1v1 duels (3/4 def. duels won vs SDSU; 7/12 vs CBU; 3/3 vs UNLV; 5/6 vs SJSU; 71% success agg.).

2. Secure Short Passer: Safe in possession (91% pass accuracy vs SDSU, 89% vs CBU, 84% vs UNLV, 83% vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Aerial Weakness: Another target in the air (33% aerial success aggregate; 3/4 vs SDSU - anomaly, 0/0 vs CBU, 0/1 vs UNLV, 0/0 vs SJSU).

2. No Offensive Contribution: Offers little progression (0 prog. passes vs SDSU, 6 vs CBU, 11 vs UNLV, 4 vs SJSU; 0 key passes agg.).

3. High Turnover Rate: Prone to losing the ball (11 losses vs SDSU, 11 vs UNLV, 10 vs SJSU).

Midfielders / Wing-Backs

• #27 L. Knecht (LWB)

• Position: Outside Back (Wing-Back)

• Player Role/Archetype: High-Volume Wing-Back. All energy, low output.

• Key Strengths:

1. Aggressive & Energetic: High work rate (11 recoveries, 5 interceptions vs SDSU; 12 recoveries vs UNLV; 10 recoveries vs SJSU).

2. Strong in Duels: Competes well physically (7/11 total duels won vs SDSU; 11/21 vs UNLV; 11/21 vs SJSU; 61% agg.).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Ineffective Delivery: Extremely poor crossing (0% cross accuracy vs SDSU on 6 attempts; 1/5 vs UNLV; 0/0 vs SJSU; 17% agg.).

2. Turnover Prone: Very sloppy on the ball (14 losses vs SDSU, 16 vs UNLV, 13 vs SJSU).

• #8 M. Abdella (RWB)

• Position: Outside Back (Wing-Back) - Played CM vs UNLV & SJSU

• Player Role/Archetype: Converted Playmaker / Defensive Liability. A CM forced to play RWB.

• Key Strengths:

1. Tidy Passer: Secure in simple possession (90% pass accuracy vs SDSU, 86% vs UNLV, 76% vs SJSU).

2. Creative Potential: Can unlock a defense (1 key pass vs SDSU, 0 vs UNLV, 0 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Defensive Liability: Not a natural defender, struggles 1v1 (46% total duel success agg.; 7/11 def. duels won vs SDSU; 1/4 vs UNLV; 8/10 vs SJSU).

2. Aerial Weakness: Targetable at the back post (38% aerial success aggregate; 1/1 vs SDSU, 3/6 vs UNLV, 0/1 vs SJSU).

3. Poor Delivery: Ineffective from wide areas (1/4 crosses vs SDSU; 0/0 vs UNLV, 0/0 vs SJSU; 27% agg.).

• #5 G. Aurelien (LCMF)

• Position: Center Midfielder

• Player Role/Archetype: Ball-Winning Midfielder. The defensive anchor. Received straight red vs CBU (86').

• Key Strengths:

1. Elite Ball-Winner: Dominant in duels (76% def. duel success agg.; 9/12 won vs SDSU; 6/8 vs CBU; 12/14 vs SJSU).

2. Reads Game Well: High defensive output (12 recoveries, 8 interceptions vs SDSU; 4 int vs CBU; 3 int vs SJSU).

3. Disciplined Passer: Keeps play ticking (90% pass accuracy vs SDSU, 94% vs CBU, 89% vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. No Goal Threat: Will not shoot (0 shots vs SDSU; 1 vs CBU - 0.00 xG; 0 vs SJSU; 0.05 xG agg.).

2. Not a Ball Carrier: (0/1 dribbles vs SDSU; 6/4 vs CBU; 0/0 vs SJSU).

• #4 A. Samb (RCMF)

• Position: Center Midfielder

• Player Role/Archetype: Box-to-Box Midfielder. The primary goal threat from midfield (Scored vs UNLV & SJSU).

• Key Strengths:

1. High Shot Volume: Crashes the box (3 shots vs SDSU; 1 vs UNLV - 1 goal; 1 vs SJSU - 1 goal; team-high 1.44 xG agg.).

2. Physically Strong: Competes well in all duels (52% aerial success agg.; 5/7 aerials won vs UNLV).

3. Good Presser: High energy (13 recoveries vs SDSU, 12 vs UNLV, 7 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Turnover Prone: Loses the ball often (8 losses vs SDSU; 11 vs UNLV; 7 vs SJSU; 41 total agg.).

2. Inaccurate Passer: (76% pass accuracy vs SDSU; 90% vs UNLV; 95% vs SJSU; 73% agg.).

Forwards

• #23 I. Emojong (LWF)

• Position: Winger

• Player Role/Archetype: Inverted Winger / Volume Shooter (Scored vs UNLV).

• Key Strengths:

1. High Shot Volume: Their most trigger-happy player (6 shots vs SDSU; 4 vs UNLV - 1 goal; 0 vs CBU; 1 vs SJSU; 1.48 xG agg.).

2. Good Dribbler: Confident 1v1 (3/5 successful dribbles vs SDSU; 4/7 vs UNLV; 1/4 vs SJSU; 60% success agg.).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Major Aerial Liability: Offers zero defensive cover on crosses (0% aerial success aggregate; 0/1 vs SDSU, 0/3 vs UNLV).

2. Defensive Sieve: Does not defend effectively (0/3 def. duels won vs SDSU; 1/2 vs UNLV; 3/5 vs CBU; 1/1 vs SJSU; 27% success agg.).

3. Inefficient: High xG but low conversion (1 goal on 1.48 xG agg.).

• #7 J. Martin Montealegre (RWF)

• Position: Winger

• Player Role/Archetype: Pressing Forward / Key Creator (Scored vs SJSU). Subbed off after 36 mins vs UNLV.

• Key Strengths:
  1. High Defensive Work Rate: Triggers the press (11 recoveries, 6 interceptions vs SDSU; 7 int vs CBU; 4 rec vs SJSU).
  2. Creative: Looks to set up others (2 key passes vs SDSU; 0 vs CBU; 1 vs SJSU; 4 agg.).
  3. Box Presence: Finds good spots (5 box touches vs SDSU, 5 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Physically Weak: Easily beaten in duels (36% total duel success agg.; 6/19 won vs SDSU; 11/27 vs CBU; 3/16 vs SJSU).

2. Low Goal Threat: Looks to pass, not shoot (0 shots vs SDSU; 1 vs CBU - 0.20 xG; 2 vs SJSU - 1 goal; 0.65 xG agg.).

• #9 N. Grau (CF)

• Position: Center Forward

• Player Role/Archetype: Poacher (Scored vs UNLV & CBU). Subbed on vs UNLV (30'), CBU (36'), SJSU (38'). Started vs SDSU.

• Key Strengths:

1. Primary Goal Threat: The designated finisher (3 goals, 2.62 xG agg.; 1 goal vs UNLV, 1 vs CBU).

2. Good Movement: Plays on the last shoulder (team-high 6 offsides). Gets involved (3 shots vs SDSU, 3 vs UNLV, 1 vs CBU, 1 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Major Aerial Liability: Cannot compete in the air (16% aerial success aggregate; 0/4 vs SDSU, 1/6 vs UNLV, 1/3 vs CBU, 0/2 vs SJSU).

2. Physically Weak: (3/12 duels won vs SDSU; 8/21 vs UNLV; 7/14 vs CBU; 3/9 vs SJSU; 32% success agg.).

3. Limited Build-up: Not involved in link-up play (9 passes vs SDSU, 16 vs UNLV, 22 vs CBU, 12 vs SJSU).

2.1. Key Rotation Player Profiles

RWB / Midfield Options

• #15 N. Pogue (RWB)

• Player Role/Archetype: Defensive Wing-Back. (Started vs UNLV, SJSU; Subbed on vs SDSU). Scored vs SJSU.

• Key Strengths:

1. Solid 1v1 Defender: Strong in defensive duels (78% def. duel success aggregate; 3/5 vs UNLV, 4/4 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. No Attacking Output: Offers little going forward (0/3 crosses vs UNLV, 1/1 vs SJSU; 15.4% cross accuracy aggregate, 0 key passes).

2. Poor on the Ball: (71% pass accuracy vs UNLV, 36% vs SJSU; 63% aggregate).

• #21 T. Walk (RCMF/RWB)

• Player Role/Archetype: Ball-Winning Midfielder. (Started vs UNLV; Subbed on vs CBU, SJSU).

• Key Strengths:

1. Strong Tackler: Very high success rate in duels (83% def. duel success aggregate; 4/5 def duels won vs CBU, 4/4 vs UNLV, 1/2 vs SJSU).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Low Volume / Low Impact: Does not get heavily involved (27 passes vs UNLV, 14 vs CBU, 5 vs SJSU).

2. Turnover Prone: Relatively high loss rate for touches (13 total losses, 0 key passes aggregate).

Attacking Options

• #6 D. McKay (CF/RWF)

• Player Role/Archetype: Link-Up Forward. (Started vs UNLV - subbed off 30'; Subbed on vs CBU, SJSU).

• Key Strengths:

1. Good Distributor: Secure and creative passer (95% pass accuracy vs UNLV, 100% vs CBU, 100% vs SJSU; 3 key passes aggregate).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Physically Weak: Cannot compete in duels (36% total duel success aggregate; 1/2 vs UNLV, 0/1 vs CBU, 1/3 vs SJSU).

2. No Goal Threat: (0 goals, 0.17 xG aggregate; 1 shot total across 4 games).

• #16 E. Gozo (CF)

• Player Role/Archetype: Pressing Forward. (Subbed on vs CBU, SJSU, UNLV). Scored vs CBU & SJSU.

• Key Strengths:

1. High Defensive Work Rate: Active presser (17 recoveries, 10 interceptions aggregate in limited mins).

2. Goal Threat Off Bench: (1 goal vs CBU - 0.21 xG; 1 goal vs SJSU - 0.07 xG).

• Key Weaknesses:

1. Poor in Duels: (6/13 vs CBU, 2/3 vs SJSU, 2/4 vs UNLV; 44% total duel success aggregate).

2. Inefficient Passer: (73% pass acc vs CBU, 50% vs SJSU, 63% vs UNLV).

3. Key Player Identification (Expanded)

1. #9 N. Grau (CF): Their primary Poacher (3 goals, 2.62 xG agg.). Essential finisher, but his consistently poor aerial duel success (16% aerial success aggregate; 0/4 vs SDSU, 1/6 vs UNLV) makes him targetable.

2. #3 T. Amtrup (CB): The build-up source (60 prog. passes agg.; 100 passes attempted vs SDSU). Vital for progression, but his consistently poor aerial duel success (29% aerial success aggregate; 1/5 vs SDSU, 0/1 vs UNLV) makes him a key aerial vulnerability.

3. #7 J. Martin Montealegre (RWF): Their primary Creator and Press Trigger. While physically weak (36% total duel success agg.), his defensive work rate (11 recoveries, 6 interceptions vs SDSU) initiates their press, and his movement inside generates chances (2 key passes vs SDSU, 5 box touches). He is essential to how their 3-4-3 functions.

4. #8 M. Abdella (RWB): A critical vulnerability playing RWB vs SDSU (played CM previously). A CM by trade, he struggles defensively 1v1 (46% total duel success agg.; 7/11 def. duels won vs SDSU). Offers little attacking threat from wide (1/4 crosses vs SDSU).

5. #5 G. Aurelien (LCMF): The midfield controller and elite ball-winner (76% def. duel success agg.; 9/12 won vs SDSU). Disciplined passer (90% accuracy vs SDSU). Critical defensive anchor.

4. Tactical Style of Play Analysis

4.1. STYLE OF PLAY: ATTACKING (In Possession)

• Primary Approach: Patient, CB-Initiated Build-Up
  They build from the back three, with #3 T. Amtrup (CB) the primary distributor (100 passes attempted vs. SDSU, 88 vs UNLV). Play often progresses via wide CBs.

• Progression & Chance Creation: Wide CBs & Inverted Wingers
  LCB #12 K. Oyler is key for creativity (Leads team: 52 agg. prog. passes, 9 agg. key passes). He seeks to find attackers between the lines.

• Attacking Patterns (3-4-3 System - vs SDSU):

1. Inverted Wingers: #23 I. Emojong (LWF) cuts in to shoot (6 shots vs. SDSU), while #7 J. Martin Montealegre (RWF) drifts inside to create (2 key passes vs. SDSU, 5 box touches).

2. Box-Crashing Midfielder: #4 A. Samb (RCMF) makes aggressive late runs (3 shots vs. SDSU).

• Finishing: One-Dimensional (Poacher)
  Offense funnels to #9 N. Grau (CF) (3 goals, 2.62 xG agg.). #23 Emojong is inefficient (1 goal on 1.48 xG agg).

• Key Attacking Weakness: Ineffective Wide Delivery
  Wing-backs offer low quality. #27 L. Knecht (LWB) (0% cross accuracy vs SDSU on 6 attempts, 1/5 vs UNLV). Out-of-position #8 M. Abdella (RWB) (1/4 crosses vs SDSU). Attack is forced centrally.

4.2. STYLE OF PLAY: DEFENDING (Out of Possession)

• Primary Approach: High Line, Active Press
  They defend high (avg. 43m vs. SDSU, 46m vs UNLV) with #18 S. Løvendal as a "Sweeper-Keeper." Press triggered by front line/midfield (#7 Montealegre: 11 recoveries vs SDSU; #4 Samb: 13 recoveries vs SDSU; #27 Knecht: 11 recoveries vs SDSU).

• Defensive Strengths: Elite 1v1 Ground Dueling
  Strong centrally on the ground. #5 G. Aurelien (LCMF) (76% def. duel success agg.; 9/12 won vs SDSU). #3 T. Amtrup (CB) (6/6 def. duels won vs SDSU).

• Key Defensive Weakness: Catastrophic Aerial Vulnerability
  Entire back line + key attackers are liabilities. #3 Amtrup: 29% aerial success agg. (1/5 vs SDSU). #12 Oyler: 16% aerial success agg. (0/4 vs SDSU). #19 Fritcher: 33% aerial success agg. #9 Grau: 16% aerial success agg. #23 Emojong: 0% aerial success agg. (back post liability).

• Critical Defensive Vulnerability: #8 M. Abdella (RWB)
  Playing a "Converted Playmaker" at RWB vs SDSU. Struggles 1v1 (46% total duel success agg.) and in air (38% aerial success agg.).

4.3. STYLE OF PLAY: TRANSITION MOMENTS

• Attacking Transition (Defense to Attack)
  Win ball via #5 G. Aurelien (76% def. duel success agg.) -> immediate attack.

• Primary Outlet: Direct ball over top to #9 N. Grau.

• Secondary Outlet: Quick pass to half-space for inverted wingers (#23 Emojong or #7 Montealegre).

• Defensive Transition (Attack to Defense)
  Highly vulnerable.

1. Exploitable High Line: (43m avg line vs. SDSU) exposed by pace if press broken.

2. Exposed Wide Areas: Wing-backs push high. Right side weak with #8 M. Abdella.

3. Turnover-Prone Build-up: #12 K. Oyler (LCB) high-risk passer (11 losses vs SDSU, 11 vs UNLV; 67 total losses agg.). Targeted press leads to counters.

5. Analysis of Attacking Zones (Expanded)

Zone 1: Between the Lines (Half-Spaces)

• Primary Players: #23 I. Emojong (LWF), #7 J. Martin Montealegre (RWF), #4 A. Samb (RCMF).

• Tactical Pattern: Wingers #23 Emojong (6 shots vs SDSU) and #7 Montealegre (5 box touches vs SDSU) cut inside. #4 Samb makes late runs (3 shots vs SDSU).

• Defensive Counter: Full-backs track inward runs. CDMs deny space. Mark #4 Samb's runs.

Zone 2: Space Behind the Back Line

• Primary Players: #9 N. Grau (CF).

• Tactical Pattern: Grau plays as Poacher on last shoulder (6 offsides agg.). Seek direct balls from #3 Amtrup (25 passes to final third vs SDSU) & #12 Oyler (6 passes to final third vs SDSU).

• Defensive Counter: Disciplined high line. Press #3 Amtrup & #12 Oyler aggressively to prevent long passes.

6. Tactical Recommendations: How to Exploit Weaknesses

1. Target: #8 M. Abdella (RWB)

• Identified Weakness: CM playing RWB; weak defensively 1v1.

• Supporting Data: 46% total duel success rate (aggregate); Only 7/11 defensive duels won vs SDSU. 1/4 def duels won vs UNLV (as CM).

• Recommended Attacking Strategy: Isolate LWF against him 1v1. Use LWB overlaps/underlaps for 2v1s. High crosses to back post (38% aerial success aggregate; 1/1 vs SDSU).

2. Target: Central Aerial Weakness (#3 Amtrup, #19 Fritcher, #9 Grau)

• Identified Weakness: Key central players poor defending aerials.

• Supporting Data: #3 Amtrup (29% aerial success agg.; 1/5 vs SDSU), #19 Fritcher (33% aerial success agg.), #9 Grau (16% aerial success agg.; 0/4 vs SDSU, 1/6 vs UNLV).

• Recommended Attacking Strategy: Dominate set pieces. Attack corners/free kicks aggressively. Open play: early, high central crosses. Challenge Grau physically in air.

3. Target: #12 K. Oyler (LCB) - Turnovers & 1v1 Defending

• Identified Weakness: High-risk passer prone to turnovers; beatable 1v1.

• Supporting Data: 67 total losses (aggregate); 11 losses vs SDSU, 11 vs UNLV. 48% total duel success rate (aggregate). 50% Def Duel success vs CBU, 69% vs UNLV.

• Recommended Attacking Strategy: Press Oyler immediately. Trigger traps -> risky passes or 1v1s. Encourage dribbling directly at him.

4. Target: #23 I. Emojong (LWF) - Aerials at Back Post

• Identified Weakness: Attacking winger offering zero aerial cover.

• Supporting Data: 0% aerial duel success rate (aggregate); 0/1 vs SDSU, 0/3 vs UNLV.

• Recommended Attacking Strategy: Attack down our right -> deep, hanging crosses to far post. Emojong is easily beaten in the air.

5. Target: #3 T. Amtrup (CB) - Disrupt Build-up Source

• Identified Weakness: Primary progressor from backline.

• Supporting Data: 60 progressive passes (aggregate); 100 passes attempted vs SDSU (significantly higher than other CBs). 88 passes vs UNLV.

• Recommended Attacking Strategy: Shadow/man-mark Amtrup during build-up. Deny easy reception. Force #19 Fritcher or #12 Oyler (more error-prone) to initiate under pressure.