I played my first soccer game of the season today. We tied 1:1.
We were down 1:0 at halftime. Then we scored quite a wonderful goal (I got an assist!).
With five minutes remaining one of my team mates got fouled within the box, and our team was awarded a penatly shot!
The referee put the ball down. I realized that my team expected ME to take the shot! I reckon this was because:
1) I am one of the strikers. We score goals. It's what we do.
2) I'm in 3rd year, so I have seniority.
Anyways, I really wasn't nervous stepping up to the ball. But I was a whole world of dismayed when I blasted the ball straight over the net. aii!
Just like Beckham and Baggio before me.
1 comment:
Oh I think I remember seeing that shot! World Cup '94 right?
Hey you tried your best Simon and you're a humble player UNLIKE Baggio and Beckham. They're a bit, hmmm flamboyant? I'm sure you are far more appreciated by your teammates for being skilled AND humble at the same time than Baggio and Beckham are respected on their respective teams.
You can still be a hero to someone without necessarily winning all the time! It's a state of mind my friend!
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