Today was finally my league debut in goal—a bit delayed after having to fill in as an outfield player last match because we were short-staffed. Unfortunately, the warmup already felt a bit off with some muscle tightness, and the game confirmed it right away. My quad started pulling early on, so I played it safe and asked for a sub in the 13th minute. It’s frustrating, but with age, you learn that pushing through only leads to a severe injury and months on the sidelines. Having a second keeper this season is a huge advantage. Why risk a serious tear when you have a teammate on the bench ready to step up? Fortunately, with next week off for the local holiday, I’ve got extra time to ice it, recover, and come back stronger. As for the match, it ended 1-1. We had enough chances to take all three points, especially with a numerical advantage for the final 20 minutes, but it just wasn't our day. Time to focus on recovery!