The Canadian Women’s Soccer Team (CWST) won the 2020 Olympics Gold Medal.  CWST defeated the US team in the semifinal and the Swedish team in the final.   It was their “destiny”, despite being given long odds of winning the Gold.  “Lady luck” was clearly on their side.  For a more detailed back drop to the CWST’s win, please refer to the section that follows the rhyming-prose piece.

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What we can learn from the Olympics Gold Medal win by  the Canadian Women’s soccer Team (CWST)

Congratulations to the winning Canadian Women’s soccer Team
They are the first team to win gold medal for Canada in this sport
As an underdog, no one expected them to win the gold
Winning the ultimate prize was their best and apt retort

In winning the gold, they shed light on one of life’s truisms
Life is not fair; best team doesn’t always win, much to their chagrin
Playing strong defense can compensate for a mediocre offense
In soccer, penalty shots allow a weak offense to sneak a win

Being good, but not great often works, thanks to lady luck
Even Canada would acknowledge they weren’t the best team
According to FIFA’s ranking, they occupied the 8^th spot
Before coming to Japan, winning the gold was just a dream

In the semi final and final, they didn’t score a “regular” goal
Their goals came via penalty shots, a 1-1 duel between 2 players
Penalty shots involve a lot of psychology in trying to outfox the other
While penalty shots could create a win, these are not team affairs

So, to all the underdogs, don’t be deterred, keep playing the game
Stay modest and humble when lady luck shines a light on you
Enjoy the moment, since lightening may not strike twice
Despite your best hopes, the next moment of glory may not easily ensue
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