Free Solo

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Audrey's POV

"This is some serious Deja Vu." Mal says as we rest in the locker room at halftime of our Round of 16 game.

We're playing Canada and just like back at the 2020 olympics, the score at halftime is 3-0.

This time we're not even playing bad.

Canada have gotten three bullshit penalties which has allowed them to be up 3-0.

Dumb ref.

"Here." Julie says and hands me the captain's armband.

Julie was on the end of a Desiree Scott tackle at the end of the first half and she has a concussion so she's coming off.

"Shouldn't Christen have this first?" I question.

"We want you to have it." Christen says.

I nod then Julie puts the armband around my arm.

"Who's subbing in for you?" I question as I look at the blonde

"Rose is then Lindsey is gonna shift down to the 6." Julie says.

"Okay." I say then I go over the new line up in my head.

Aubrey's in goal while Kelley, Abby, Emily, and Tierna are in defense. Lindsey, Sam, and Rose are in midfield then myself, Alex, and Christen are up front.

"Let's go ladies." Vlatko says then everyone gets out of their seats.

"Let's go Balto." I say.

My dog and I walk out of the locker room, down the tunnel, and onto the pitch. Once on the pitch I lead Balto down to the end of the bench.

"Stay here Balto." I say then Balto barks.

I pet Balto for a moment then I head onto the field and get ready for Canada to resume the game.

Once Canada resume the game we go into all out attack mode and instantly it works.

In the 56th minute I pass Sam the ball around midfield, but she's immediately fouled so we get a free kick.

"Take it Audi." Kelley says and I nod, grab the ball, and set it down then wait for the whistle.

While waiting for the whistle I survey the field and find who to cross towards.

When the whistle blows I run up to the ball then cross it to the back post. Everyone, except Kelley, crashes the front post which leaves the center back free at the back post. The ball falls right to Kelley and she easily heads the ball into the net cutting the score down to 3-1.

Once the ball hits the net someone grabs the ball then the team run back to our side of the field to restart the game.

Moments later Canada restarts the game so my teammates and I go into all out attack mode again.

In the 75th minute, Canada are lazily passing the ball in between their defense to waste time and with each pass I get more and more annoyed.

After I've had enough of the time wasting I jump one of the passes and intercept the ball then I race towards goal.

As I cross into the 18 yard box, I get ready to shoot, but right before I can pull the trigger, someone comes through the back of me and takes me down to the grass.

After I hit the grass I look up and see Chapman smiling down at me then I hear the whistle blow so I roll over onto my back just in time to see Chapman getting a red card.

"HOW?" Chapman yells as my teammates come over and huddle around me.

"Audi you okay?" Alex asks as I catch my breath.