Antonio Ruffo picked himself off the turf, took a deep breath and readied to take a free kick from 40 yards out with 5:18 left in the first half.
Matt Lindsay is a sports assistant for Newsday Media Group and the International News Media Association (INMA). With a focus on local sports in the United States, particularly in New York and Long Island, Matt covers a wide range of sports events and championships, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on teams and athletes.