On the Edge of the List

But he ran with absolute decision. Every step felt like it was breaking something underfoot. Brooks chased behind him, shouting for a center back to cover. Mason received the pass outside the box, and his first touch ran slightly long. The goalkeeper was already coming out. Everyone thought the chance was gone. Mason used the tip of his boot to poke the ball right and looped around the goalkeeper's left side. The angle had almost disappeared. A defender slid to block the line. Before he fell, Mason used the outside of his right foot to scoop the ball across goal. The reserve striker slid in and scored. 2-2. The training field boiled over.