The Cardinal Sin

Title: The Cardinal Sin

In a storied clash of red and red,
Passed swiftly the ball, both teams poised ahead.
With skillful cunning and electric pace,
The game unfolded at a blistering race.

The field a battleground, emotions afire,
Fans erupted in cheers, passionate desire,
United in spirit, but divided by crest,
Devoted faithful yearning for the best.

With each passing minute, tension rose high,
Liverpool’s attack, a fearsome supply,
United defended with grit and might,
But a cardinal sin lurked, ready to ignite.

A misplaced pass, a lapse in defense,
A momentary lapse, a tragic offence,
Liverpool seized the chance, swift as a breeze,
And in one fell swoop, brought United to their knees.

Oh, what agony, such a cruel blow,
Despair filled the stands, faces of sorrow.
Had the sin been stopped, fortune reversed,
A different tale of victory, immersed.

But alas, lessons learned, fire reignited,
United and Liverpool, ties forever deep-rooted.
From this bitter loss, strength shall grow,
In the hearts of the players, a fire aglow.