Hi again,
The weather has never been nicer. 80s with tons of sun!
I heard there was going to be a pick-up soccer game today because the weather was too good not to play, but I kept telling people I couldn't play because I have to write my paper.
By 8 PM, I couldn't take it any longer. You can hear the people playing, kicking the ball and having fun from my window. I put on my gear and headed out to the pitch. I was ready to go
They had been playing for a little while, so some of the players were already tired. A few wanted to stay back and play goalie to catch their breath. I took off my gloves and went on attack. For all 9 months of living here, I have played goalie all but a few times. I was rearing to go and score a goal.
And I did! TORRRRRRRRRR!!! (that means goal in German). I got a great pass from a teammate and completed an easy finish into the back of the net. It was especially awesome since I had never scored on the big (sorta big, but nowhere near regulation size) goal in a game. But that wasn't even my top highlight of the evening.
Late in the game, the ball popped up high in the air and I settled it in one bounce. I was on the left side, probably a good 15 yards away from the goal. I manage to get by the defender who was trying to steal the ball from behind as I settled it. I then headed towards the byline and crossed the ball through the legs of another defender. A teammate was on the receiving end and forcefully struck the ball top shelf. Highlight of my life....
I'm up pretty late now. It's 1:25 AM, normal for me though. Still working on my paper for the day, since I spent 2 hours of prime working time playing footy.
Til next time,
AK (23 days left)
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