Last Saturday we got to enjoy three hours of soccer in the wind, rain, and cold. Fortunately, Daddy didn’t really miss any picture taking opportunities. Charles’ team started off the day. His team had just enough players but no subs. They played valiantly, but ultimately fell to the opposing team. Charles had a few good saves during his quarter as goalie. I spent much of the time running back and forth to the van where Alice and Corwin were hanging out in the warmth.
Then Corwin’s first game started. His team came out in force with 6 extras. The other team was short, and a couple of Corwin’s team mates were sent to the other side. Corwin’s team ultimately won 4-0. Corwin got sent over for the second half and held back many of his team’s offensive runs. Josh got involved in a big tangle up and had to be carried off the field. Fortunately, it was just a sharp sting to a leg and not a break or a strain. He was back on the field for the next day.
Between games, the team huddled in the recreation building to enjoy hot chocolate and get feeling back in their extremities.
Corwin’s second game was against one of the city girls’ teams. That team was also short a few players, so a few boys were sent over to even things up. Keith in fact scored the first goal for the girls. I had to leave at the half because Charles and Alice were revolting in the van. Alice came running over the cold, muddy field in her stocking feet to complain, so I let Corwin catch a ride home with the Mara’s mom. According to Corwin, the score ended up being 2-1 with the girls’ team winning.