Stung by a Tougher Game: Local Team Concedes to Competitor After Close Match

YESTERDAY, IN A GUT-WRENCHING BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY, THE HOME TEAM TRAILLED BY JUST 2 POINTS WITH SECONDS LEFT ON THE CLOCK, BUT WERE UNABLE TO OVERCOME THEIR OPPONENT'S LATE--game SURGE.
In Game No. 137 of the prestigious Sports League Championship tournament, the local underdog team suffered a crushing defeat by their arch-rivals, despite a valiant effort that left fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
According to eyewitnesses, the match was a nail-biter from start to finish, with the home team's chances seeming all but lost when their star player was fouled and sent to the penalty spot. However, through sheer determination and refusal to quit, the visitors managed to equalize just seconds before full time.
Unfortunately for the home team, this equalizer proved to be the last of their undoing as a rapid counter-attack led by their opponent's forward sealed the win.
Full match details can be found here: https://www.alayaran.com/sports/game-no-137/