‘They’re my favorite’: Layla Tucakovic leads Mitty into NorCal Division II semis with sterling performance in PKs

SAN JOSE — Penalty kicks make most people nervous.

Not Layla Tucakovic. 

“They’re my favorite,” Archbishop Mitty‘s goalkeeper said.

Tucakovic certainly embraces the challenge. She’s chatty, confident and convicted as she picks a side and pursues the ball.

And when Mitty’s game with Amador Valley on Tuesday ended 0-0 after extra time, she was ready. Tucakovic saved two penalty kicks and watched another hit the post as the Monarchs won PKs 3-2 and advanced to the CIF NorCal semifinals on Thursday.