SuperEGO Soccer Club's Passionate Effort Ends in Heartbreaking Defeat



SuperEGO, the English Dept intramural soccer team, dropped a heartbreaking loss to the Rancho Carne Toros
on Sunday night, surrendering a goal in the final minute and losing, 3-2.

After absorbing some early pressure, EGO struck first in the match. John Henderson & Ben Krier helped to
set up the sequence that ended with Michael Montero slipping the ball past the Toros keeper to take a 1-0
lead.

The SuperEGO defense, anchored by Meghan Boyle, stood up to the task of defending the lead. John Henderson
and Laura Winkiel frustrated their opponents with some stingy defense on the wings, and producing some
counter-attacks. Late in the period, Mike Dwyer was sprung on a breakaway, but came up empty as the
opposing keeper made the save. Cruelly, the Toros were able to equalize on a long-distance shot, just before
halftime.

The second half started unevenly, when goalie Mike O'Connor was tested several times. Save after save
was coaxed out of O'Connor, when finally a busted play (and dubious offside non-call) gave the Toros a 2-1
lead.

EGO struck right back on the ensuing kickoff. Some clever combination play between Ben Krier and Mike
Dwyer brought the equalizer within seconds, leveling the score at 2-2.

The rest game was a very even affair, with both sides playing tight defense and making the most of their
chances. EGO's defense tightened up, with strong efforts from Amata Schneider-Ludorff and Ali Hasan in
the defensive third.

With the clock winding down and fatigue setting in, it
was the Toros who mounted one last attack. A shot
from outside the box just escaped O'Connor's reach to
give the Toros the gamewinner with just 38 seconds
left to play.

One final SuperEGO attack was stymied when Michael Montero's shot was blocked by the defense. Still, it
was a valiant effort, and a whole lot of fun. Thanks to everyone that came out to play or just came to
watch. Next game is Tuesday Oct 11 at 9:45 pm!



Forza SuperEGO!