Our third game was a true test of our ability to come together as a team. The previous loss only a couple of hours before our game against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo loomed over the team. This game would come to be a decisive moment for the team.
Muscular and mental fatigue was obvious even in our warm up, however, the girls kept a positive attitude. With the first sprint, I felt the buildup of lactic acid release with every step. The first few minutes looked as though we were going to have a repeat of the Santa Barbara game, until Zaneta broke away from the defender and slipped a ball just under the goal keeper’s hands. The Lobos had scored their first goal of the weekend, and at this moment, it seemed a weight was lifted from the UNM girls shoulders. Now, we began to settle down as a team, and play like we had practiced all spring.
Ten more minutes passed of evenly matched play passed until a simple cross just over half-field from one outside half back to the opposite outside half back led to a beautiful 30 yard goal by Jael.
The team left the field exhausted and proud of not only our win, but also our ability to turn our attitudes around so quickly after a devastating loss to a triumphant win.
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