Perryville Soccer Tournament - Day 2!

OMG...what a day! Matthew's team had their first game at 10:30 against Fredericktown...they were unbeaten. The coach switched up the players and Matthew played a fullback position (after about 4 years of soccer I'm STILL learning positions!). The game was so exciting...it ended in a tie...0-0. After the game, we had to wait until the Sikeston vs. Perryville game was over to see if we got to advance. I think I mentioned yesterday that eligibility to advance to the playoffs is based on points. We ended regular play with 11 points (we got 3 this morning for the tie). Coach finally came back from checking and we were IN...playing for 3rd against Raiders United (I'm not sure where they were from)!!!

The boys were excited. We left for a quick, light lunch (Matthew told us this evening that his coach told them that if you want to eat a lot...go play golf!) and came back for the game at 1:00. Rob's parents joined us for lunch and then for the game.

The game started and it was just as exciting as ever. The game, once again, ended in a tie, 0-0! They then played 2 - 5 min. periods...after that the game was still tied. Then they had what I think was called a kickoff...5 players from each team got to kick against the goalie from the opposing team (I felt so sorry for the goalies!) Matthew was first and he kicked it right into the arms of the goalie! No score...back & forth...the opposing team got 2 in...they won. What a bummer! Our boys were disappointed...but they shouldn't have been...they played awesome this whole tournament...and the teams were so evenly matched as far as skill level. So, we got 4th! Not bad out of 8 teams!!! We were so proud of Matthew! It's been a great weekend...looking forward to Sikeston next weekend!