McNally's Ligers lose heartbreaker

The McNally's Ligers (a cross between a lion and a tiger but with magical powers) lost the opening game of their Regina Soccer Association Co-Ed Rec league season to the Guiness Rovers who last year were 2-1-12 7pts, 1-0 by a late goal with about 5 minutes left in the second half. Admittedly the goal was a sweet sweet volley off of a corner that made me bow down in admiration. To rub more salt in the wound yours truly (number 13, apparently unlucky) missed two chances to score in the previous ten minutes. One a volley all alone in front of the keeper that just curled wide right, after a superb lob pass by Cool Mo' D. The other a toe poke that squeeked half a meter wide right after a long throw by the keeper. Also the Ligers failed to convert a penalty after a hand ball in the area. All signs point to future success for us though, it was a hard fought game and the Ligers seemed to be close the whole game. With added time together the chemistry is bound to improve. Man of the match (just a term, not to imply a woman can't be our best player) Scotch-GK. Ligers record 0-0-1 0 Pts. Next match tomorrow night (2 matches).