1st Soccer Game

Aubrie had her first soccer game on Saturday. It was a hoot to watch, kept us all laughing. Let me give you some info about 5 year olds playing soccer.

1. They only play four on four

2. There is no goalie
3. They do not keep score

4. They play on a baby soccer field

So with that information let me explain about the game. Aubrie's team tried really hard to make a goal, they came quite close a few times, however the other team would steal the ball and make a goal. This happen quite often giving the other team about 20 goals, and no we never did make a goal. Once our best player, Chole, got to the game we thought things would turn around. Instead the poor thing got hit in the head with a soccer ball and she refused to play the rest of the game.

One thing I did notice was most of our players are new and have not played before, the other team you could tell had played together last year, thier coach even had notes and plays for his team. We were just excited that our girls were out there playing. Our coach has decided that we need to learn to work as a team and learn how to take the ball back from the other team. One good thing in Aubrie's favor is that she is one of the better kickers on the team. Some of the girls only tap the ball, Aubrie gives it a good whack.