Thursday, September 06, 2007 @ 12:33 AM
5N3 is still the BEST!!
Mourning the death of Antonio Puerta, Sevilla's versatile left midfielder, I do agree that life is really a weird thing. As a human being, we tend to face success and failure. As a sportman, one must learn to accept defeats and be humble with our victory. There are so many things that one can learn from life but it depends on how the individual takes the matter to what stage in mind.
While for me, soccer is now part of my life. I train to become stronger and better than my friends but of course, only several attributes in me. Saturday's soccer was a great game as I feel that I have improved greatly. Not regarding to the shooting or the passing but the teamwork that I have tried to commit on.
The first game was a mixture of Andy, Jack, Jimmy and me, while the other side was Eugene, Szauwan, Anan and Adam. For the first 1/2 hour, no one manages to score, until Eugene manage to break the deadlock with a supreme finish against Andy. As we are greedy for goals, I started the team's opening goal with a volley. Thanks to a flick from Jimmy, as the ball bounced to the ground and back to the midair, I hit it hard and the ball went to the ground, into the legs of Szaywan and into the goal. 1-1!!!
The 2nd goal came from Jimmy, with me able to get the ball from the tall and well-built Adam, I pulled the ball backwards and with Jimmy behind me, he pulled the ball back, turned swiftly and slotted the ball for a victory. Amazing!! The last goal ended with me with a tap in using my right outer foot. The game finally ended but it was indeed way too long. I do agree that this is the first time we managed to score after 1/2 hour of play, which is very rare for it to happen.
The next game was a terrific game, with 5N3 against the rest; Jimmy, Eugene, Jack and I. I started as the goalie, with no comments at all once Eugene shouted 'There's Lampard in the centre, Gerrard at the right, and Frabregas at the left!', I know I'm destinied to be the goalie. Haha... Well, within a few minutes, we conceded our first goal. Andy placed the shot, which was my misjudgement. Anyway, Eugene managed to hit back one with the ball hitting the post before into the goal. When it was time, I exchanged my role with Eugene and the attack begins.
Holding the ball, I charged forward and was tackled by Adam but since its a 50-50 challenge, I managed to get the ball first and past it to Jack, who tapped it in. 2-1!! After that, it was Jimmy who scored and followed by me. Alot of chances and the team was doing fine. One of the best goal I ever scored for that night was still my 2nd goal in the game.
With the ball, I ran it to the left corner of the space and Andy was marking me. I know there is no way I can do anything but to pass the ball back but I did try some tricks. First, dragging the ball to my side and push it a little forward. After that, I used my right foot, pushed the ball to my right and move forward. With Andy being tricked, there is a space for my shot so, without aiming, I placed my shot which ended into the goal. Wonderful!! That was the trick I was trying to do and it works!!! Haha... Ronaldo will be back, stronger and better than ever... LOL!!!
Well, the game ended with a scoreline of 9-4. I missed my hat-trick after hitting the shot onto the post. OMG!! Well, that was the best opportunity as I was the goalie and I rushed forward all the way. Ihad past Andy, Anan and then Adam by a 50-50 ball but still, I missed it. Haix... Well, it isnt easy all the time but I do agree that the team is still there, the spirit and the determination to win. Thats the way to show how much effort Ms Lee (our class form teacher) has changed us, to make each of us, from being individualistic to creating a bond for teamwork.
Well, 5N3 might be over but still, history has made us remembered that heros does exist at that time. We are the legendary heros of Canberra Secondary in 2005. No one can take over us. As for now, I shall stop my 5N3 story as tomorrow there's a gathering. I have been helping the school library for the past week and its time to get a break. Haha...
Sentosa, here I come... LOL!!!