😵💫 “Wrong time in the wrong place – why this injury hits me especially”
⚽ EFSC Titans vs Miami Dade College– 1:2
Yesterday was actuallytheDay I’ve been hoping for for weeks: the important conference game against Miami Dade College. Last year we kept them well apart... Everything was at stake – our ticket to the Nationals depended directly on how we would perform in this game. We knew that if we win, we will be back in the race. If we lose, it gets damned tight. And I? I wanted to give everything to pull my team through.
But it all happened differently.
⚠️ Get out in the first minute
I haven’t been on the pitch for 60 seconds – first action, a sprint to the sidelines, contact, a pull, and then... nothing more. I knew immediately: that was not good. The pain was sharp, suddenly, and I couldn’t put any more strain on my leg. Diagnosis is still pending, but it looks like it will not be a short trip to the bank. I had to get out – in one of the most important games of the season. An absolute nightmare.
⚽ A hard fight – and a bitter defeat
My boys gave everything. Despite the early shock of my failure, we kept the game open. After a 0-1 deficit, we were able to balance out to 1:1 thanks to a dreamlike corner of Henry and a strong header of Stephen. The mood was electrifying – Orlando Health Stadium was full, we had momentum.
But then, two minutes and 33 seconds before the end, Miami meets Dade. 1:2 And that's it. So close, so bitter. That could have been our game.
🧠 The head is full – the Regionals are at the door
What makes it worse: The regionals are imminent. And being hurt right now is probably the worst time ever. I could never have imagined having to cheer on this team from the outside in the decisive phase. But maybe that's what I'm left with.
I’m trying to keep my head above water. For us, nothing is lost – we have another game against Daytona State College next week. The team now needs focus, mentality and determination. Even without me. It hurts, but I’m also proud of our boys. We are more than a cadre – we are a unit.
💬 My conclusion
This is how football goes sometimes. A moment of euphoria can turn into frustration, a sprint can change the direction of your season. But I don't let my head hang. Maybe I’m out for the moment, but not from the team spirit, not from the goal: The Nationals.
I will do everything possible to come back as soon as possible. And until then? I am the loudest supporter on the sidelines.
