504. My Worst Ever Match

I was about 17 years old when it happened an incident that I may never forget to this date that match remains my number 1 football regret I was to play up front on my own in yellow to be the only focal point of attack expected to get all the goals while the others were to protect us at the back Chance after chance I fired over or wide despite their defence having a huge hole yet I could not beat their keeper I could not have even bought a goal I lost the ball in my own half and the other team went and scored I felt like such an idiot and could only stare at the floor Half time came and went and still no change I virtually was screaming at myself I had to get the ball in the net if only for my mental health After 60 minutes we get a penalty and on the spot the ball I place the keeper saves it low to his left and in frustration I kick him in the face The ref showed me a red card and I walked off the pitch to boos nothing I could do to make things right and our team went on to lose That match has since haunted me I'm reminded of that terrible match every day I can't get rid of the sound of disappointment however well I now may play