By Marcelo Carrusca
One of the most unforgettable moments of my career came in a match against Sydney FC — a moment that still gives me chills when I think about it. We were trailing 1-0 at home, and the clock was ticking. The atmosphere in the stadium was tense, and you could feel the frustration growing. But then, out of nowhere, Jimmy Jeggo scored an absolute screamer from outside the box to bring us level. It was a moment of pure brilliance, and the whole stadium erupted. That goal gave us fresh hope, but we weren’t done yet. With one of their players sent off, we had the momentum, and we kept pushing, relentlessly attacking, creating chance after chance.
Then, in the dying moments of the game, the chance we’d all been waiting for finally came: a penalty. I grabbed the ball, feeling confident but nervous, knowing it was our last shot to win. When I struck it into the top corner, the feeling was indescribable- pure euphoria.
Without thinking, I sprinted straight to the corner where three fans were sitting; two kids and their dad. The celebration that followed was absolutely crazy. We were all jumping, hugging, laughing — it was a mixture of relief, joy, and just pure, raw emotion. And seeing those fans, their faces beaming with happiness, made the moment even more special. Their excitement, their pride, their passion — it was contagious.
That moment, that feeling, is something I’ll never forget. It wasn’t just the goal or the victory; it was everything that came with it — the pressure, the hope, the unity with the fans, and the pure joy of winning in such dramatic fashion. It was the kind of moment you dream about, and I’ll carry it with me for the rest of my career. Truly unforgettable.
