Much to my regret, I was, indeed, one of these unfortunate people. I was to be the last one to shoot, the deciding figure, the person upon whom rested the hopes and dreams of our tea

m for reaching the final. I was lost in the nebulous world around me. I was so concentrated on how I would shoot the ball that I did not even realize it was almost my turn. The score was tied at three. If I made the penalty our team would win the game. If not... I could not even think about that. My mind was fixated on two thoughts: winning and winning. My brain had no room for more. I knew now that I could no longer delay the final verdict. It was time to kick.

There I was, facing the ball, trying to anticipate the goalkeeper's next move. I was paralyzed. The few seconds between the time I placed the ball on the penalty spot and heard the whistle seemed like an eternity. My head was bombarded with horrifying thoughts, "Where should I shoot... T

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