Anyway, the girls shut out the first team. 3-0 really had the girls happy.
A couple hours later they took on the toughest team in their age division. In fact we were the only team to beat them this season and that was a narrow 1-0 win.
It was an intense game to say the very least. The other team was super physical, and one of our girls was given a red card for hitting back. That just sparked the other team's parents and the coach rushed the field. Normally that kind of behavior would stop the game, but the ref let it continue.
The game was high adrenaline as we were tied (we would have won since we had more points for the shut out in the first game), and then in the last few minutes the other team scored and we lost. I think every single DevilRay was in tears... yes even Cyanne. They put themselves back together for the end of game cheer and hand shakes, for the most part anyway. Our team parents are great and didn't let them dwell on the loss, bad behavior or time controversy. The game went 3 minutes over on time and that was what allowed them to win.
Now we are planning the end of season party that will happen next month. We will miss all the girls and I will miss the moms. We were VERY lucky to have such a great group this season. Many of our friends were not so lucky. On to the next thing I guess... whatever she decides that might be.
2 comments:
Bummers! Sorry they didn't win, but it says a lot about how good they are with the game being that close. Glad to hear overall it was a great experience playing with the team. We'll be rooting for you in whatever you choose to do next!
It sounds like Cyanne played really hard this season! That loss would've been easier to handle if there hadn't been any controversy, though. Too bad there was. Hopefully, a fun team party next month will wipe that memory out of their minds forever!
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