Personal Narrative: My First Soccer Player

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“Go ahead David, have at them! “My grandpa roared from the sidelines of the soccer pitch, as I stepped on to the field to get into position. I played as our team’s goalkeeper, my job was to keep the other team from scoring on my net. The game was determined by me and only me. The game kicked off as our team held possession, our leading goal scorer Pilo dribbles up the field and rips one from the 18 yard box. The shot races towards the right corner of the goal. The defenders stand there in shock as the first shot of the game is blocked by the team’s goalkeeper, Rene. Pilo stares in awe that Rene has saved his bullet of a shot. The ball goes out for a corner kick and our midfielder Justin stepped up to take it. He strikes the ball with intensity

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