Player prompt
I would not embellish anything, as I don’t want to win when it’s not deserved, but I would actually mention that a stick did hit my face, and would let the referee decide whether it’s worth giving a penalty or not. Edžus is an honest player who respects his opponents and I believe the entire team would back him up. Being a good sport isn’t bad, in fact it shows you value respect and honesty more than the desire to win at any cost, even if you’re doing something unethical. What if, later that game, you were punished for high sticking due to the same player embellishing a play, just like you did minutes ago? Edžus would one hundred percent choose not to embellish the play, because he’s an honest guy. I’m pretty sure the coach would understand, too, even if the game is lost, because there are going to be more opportunities in the few minutes left and if you cannot capitalize on the chances, then it’s a problem.

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