by Angela Irwin
Last night’s game was a tough one for the Warriors, who had to play their second match in three days. After a gruelling game on Saturday against Boorandara, where the Warriors came back from a four-goal deficit to tie the game 4-4, the team came into the NIKE FC Cup last night to back up another tough assignment.
Facing FV Emerging in the NIKE FC Cup, the Warriors found themselves down 1-0 early in the match. However, they managed to equalise, making it 1-1. Despite their high-pressure tactics and opportunities to close out the game, the Warriors were unable to capitalise on their efforts. Dominating the game and controlling the play, the team let slip two goals, making the scoreline 3-1.
Despite the odds and the crowd’s expectations, the team was unable to find the magic they needed to level the game and force the game into extra time. The women put in a valiant effort, but in the end, it wasn’t enough, and they bowed out of the cup race.
It’s tough to play two games in three days, even for professional athletes. The Warriors showed incredible resilience on Saturday, fighting back from a four-goal deficit to tie the game. However, it took a lot out of them, and they struggled to replicate that same level of performance on Tuesday.
It’s always disappointing to lose a match, especially when it’s a cup game. However, the Warriors should be proud of their efforts. They fought hard and gave it their all, but it just wasn’t their night. They can also take pride in the fact that they never gave up and fought until the very end. In the end, the Warriors may have bowed out of the cup race, but they did so with their heads held high. They are a team of fighters and will undoubtedly fight all the way this season
