Dirty Soccer

I was out with friends last night at a pub when I saw this video on the sports channel.  Elizabeth Lambert of University of New Mexico punches, face kicks and yanks pony tails all throughout the match in which they ultimately lost to Brigam Young University by 1 to 0.

From ESPN here:

Video footage of the game shows Lambert, a junior, committing a series of excessively rough plays, including kicking, tackles, a forearm shiver to the back — in response to an elbow to the ribs — and yanking BYU forward Kassidy Shumway to the ground by her hair.

Lambert was assessed a yellow card during the 76th minute, apparently for tripping.

On Friday, Lambert apologized for her actions, saying she was “deeply and wholeheartedly regretful.”

“I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation. I take full responsibility for my actions and accept any punishment felt necessary,” Lambert said. “This is in no way indicative of my character or the soccer player that I am. I am sorry to my coaches and teammates for any and all damages I have brought upon them.”

Lizzie, this is precisely indicative of both your character and your playing abilities. You are a cheater and you are not as good as your peers if you have to resort to playing this way. Nice way to end your soccer career.