Today, the lads took to the pitch verses the boys from Tranmere. A different format had 3 periods of 25 minutes verses the typical 35-minute halfs. The Transmere Club is very strong. Last year, they hosted and beat our Premiere team as well. The starting lineup included DJ in goal, Seth, Jeff, Tim, and Ben on defense. At midfield, we had Andrew, Ted, Brett, and Wells. Up front was Jack and Mitchell. Justin came in on defense, MJ at midfield, and Daniel took over for periods 2 and 3, while DJ took goal from the younger squad.
Tranmere came out strong and scored 4 goals in the first period. The second and third periods, our boys came out much stronger, with Tranmere adding 3 more goals to our two goals, courtesy of Seth, our newly found offensive scoring machine, who now has a total of 4 goals for the week.
The boys had a much better showing today versus yesterday. The level of soccer in England was very high and our boys learned the hard way in their two games here. Next up is Ireland, where our boys our anxiously awaiting to get back to better form.
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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