The San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity soccer team was defeated Monday evening at Bobby Morrow Stadium by the Harlingen Lady Cardinals, but not before controversy erupted over officials’ decision to not count a last minute San Benito goal that would’ve sent the game from double overtime to a shootout. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)
By CARLOS GONZALES
Special to the NEWS
The San Benito Lady Greyhounds hosted the Harlingen Cardinals Monday in a 32-5A bi-district championship version of the Battle of the Arroyo.
The matchup lived up to the rivalry, especially in the last seconds of the contest when the Lady ’Hounds, seemingly with a game-saving goal in hand to tie Harlingen in double overtime, lost by a score of 2-1 when the officials decided not to count the goal. Referees said time expired when the ball reached the goal.
Coming into a rivalry environment, it was no surprise that two overtimes were needed to secure a winner. Yet the Lady ’Hounds made it nearly impossible to score throughout the contest with a quick defense.
In fact, the only “easy” goal for Harlingen came with 29:35 left in the first half to give the Lady Cardinals an early lead. The Lady Cards didn’t score until the second overtime with only 5:17 left to play.
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