Today was an intense soccer day. Scooter's game against the Rhinos was a make-it-or-break-it kind of game. If we won, we definitely took second place. If we lost, we probably dropped down to third.
So what happened? The Rhinos scored three quick goals on us, and I thought, oh no, it's the Chivas game all over again. Instead, in the last part of the game, our guys came back with three goals, and the game ended in a tie! And now I don't know where we stand.
Fluffy's game was next, and again it was one of those do or die games. The Whale Riders scored on us and got everyone's attention. The Red Hots came back with three goals, and that put us in first place for the season! (Very strange, the coach seemed to downplay that, and some families didn't even know we took first.) Now we need to make it through the Commissioner's Cup and area playoffs. We are going to get killed when we go against San Pedro and the other Torrance teams. (Our coaching is very dysfunctional. Our head coach is basically a cheerleader, telling the girls that they'll win if they're confident and work as a team, but not really teaching them skills or plays.)
After Fluffy's game, we raced over to RJ's house for the boys' team party. We all potlucked, and it was a very easy party (at least I hope it was for our hostess). I made a huge card of photos I took throughout the season for the coach, and had the kids sign it. I wish I had taken a picture of it, so I can remember what I did when I need to do it again next year. Does that make sense?
Overall, a great soccer day!
