In a high-stakes moment during the SEA Games gold medal shootout, Filipinas forward Ariana Markey stepped up to take the decisive penalty against Vietnam. In a _Cleats & Sneaks_ interview, she revealed her mental strategy, including using self-talk and drawing strength from a Bible verse: 'I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.' Her composure under pressure highlights the mental resilience required in elite women's soccer.