The game was a close one, better evenly matched this time around. We were tied 0-0 and then got a penalty called on us in our box. It was a Penalty kick. They scored 1-0. It wasn't too much longer than another penalty was called in their box. Our turn to even the score with a penalty kick, which we did. 1-1.
The girls fought hard back and forth, but at the end of the game, we were still tied 1-1. The girls were exhausted. This was there 4th game in as many days, with only Sunday as a rest day. Since it was the final and there had to be a winner, we went into two additional time 5 minute halfs. We were still tied after the two additional time 5 minute halfs. Which took us to 5 PK's. Five for each team, alternating teams until there was a winner. They shot first, our keeper blocked it. The sideline erupted. I was screaming at the top of my lungs. It was our turn to pull ahead with our shot, but our shot was also blocked as well. The game ended after the other team got 2 shots in.
Syd was one that had taken a PK and missed. The goals were tiny and she kicked it high and wide. She was sad for a few minutes after the game, but ultimately was happy with how hard they had played. I was proud of how they played.
Immediately after the game, we drove into St George to be awarded 2nd place for our division, or as they called it "Finalist'. Waiting for our turn to receive our medals.
Each girl (and coach) received a medal, which is around our necks. This was a great accomplishment for these girls and a great start to our Spring season.
Once we received our medals, we all parted ways. We had already checked out of our condo. We were packed and ready to head home. But before we did, we went to Chuck O Rama for a celebratory lunch (by request from Syd).
The drive home was hard. The traffic was horrible for most of the 250 miles home. But this was one of the best weekends we've had in a long time.
