Soccer Turning Points

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One of the turning points in the film, were when Jess’s father let her leave her sister’s wedding to go play in her soccer grand final. In this point, her father let Jess go play in her soccer final because her father watched her last match and started to understand that Jess had a passion for soccer and that she was skilled player. Her father didn't want Jess’s skill and dream to play professionally go to waste. This is why, Jess’s dad let her go and play the last half of her soccer final. This was an important part of the film because it was the first time Jess was permitted to play soccer by one of her parents meaning she didn’t have to hide her passion and her love for the game from her parents. It added relief for the audience as her

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