After a change of venue the game is ready to start. The boys are playing against the background of the Irish country side. Green Hills, trees and typical Irish weather which means we will have Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall in the time span of 10 minutes.
The game is on. Our team starts well and after 5 minutes Conner Mccown who passed to Connor D who shoots on the goal. The goalie pushed the ball out but Ryan is there to kick the ball in the lower left corner: 0-1 to Cesa. The Drogheda selection does not give up and intercepts the ball. The forward dribbles passed Raven and gently kicks the ball in the goal: 1-1.
Despite the set back Cesa keeps playing well. Good passes and movement. However, it is the Drogheda team who scores after we can’t clear the ball from a corner kick: 2-1.
Connor D shows his form by dribbling into the box he pulls the ball back, a shot but no goal. Then Connor M dribbles on the sideline a nice high ball to the second post and Rafael is there to head the ball in 2-2.
Brennan intercepts the ball and puts in a great pass to Rafael: who chips the ball over the goalie: 2-3
Our defense (Andrew, Joe, Josh and Connor D) is stepping up and a very nice sequence for 4-5 uninterrupted passed leads to Christopher who finds Joe open but at a difficult angle. He does not hesitate and kicks the ball high in the top right corner: 2-4 for Cesa.
The Irish rain starts and the parents take cover but not 3 minutes later the sun comes out. The Irish team takes full advantage of the slippery field as the ball bounces through to the center forward who kicks the ball passed our goalie: 5-3. That would be the final goal of the game. Cesa wins a well played game.
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think I could have a higher opinion of any footballer than I already had of the Irishman, but he rose even further in my estimation at the Stadio Delle Alpi. The minute he was booked and out of the final he seemed to redouble his efforts to get the team there. It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honour to be associated with such a player.”
Sir Alex Ferguson (on Roy Keane after the European Cup semi-final in 1999)
English soccer manager
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