If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that my son, Lil Man, has been in training with a football (Soccer, for my American Peeps!) team here, and this season, he has been selected for the actual squad! He is officially in the Under 11’s team!
Well, aside from a few friendlies that they played over the summer holiday, he hasn’t played a match, and unfortunately they have pretty much lost most of them.
But today was his team’s first official match, and they were playing a charity shield match, raising funds for Cancer Research.
They were hyped, it was a big un, as they got to leave with an actual trophy (or shield) today, and a medal each!
And you know me, I am NOT Soccer Mom! I do NOT do sport of any kind, aside from having to drop him off to training, but, I do try to be a good mum, and I promised, that come hell or high water, we would all be there watching him.
And so there we were, watching this 30 minutes each way game, 18 pairs of little legs running back and forth on a pitch much larger than what they were used to! My mum instincts were fighting to come out, I wanted to stop the match, go give them all rests, pick kids up as they fell and rolled around (yes the footy dramatics start at an early age!), but no, I was good. I reined myself in, and stood at the side line, not really knowing what to be shouting or what to say. At least I knew which side they were meant to be shooting at!
Offside rule? Nope, no clue! Yet these little ones are supposed to understand that already, their first match where it actually counts too!
He wasn’t on initially but 15 minutes into the first half, he was brought on, and played well.. I think he was Midfield… Excuse me, I haven’t a clue! They were even 2 – 0 up at this stage!
My Lil Super Player!
The half time whistle was blown, and everyone was buzzing! Yes, I admit, even I was kinda hyper… my son’s team was winning!
Lil Princess was there too, and missed the first half, as she was far too busy playing with a pair of Daschund puppies that were there with their owner!
By this time Granddad had come to fill his cheerleading squad, and Hubby’s brother and wife, so we had a nice little team of supporters, alongside all the other parents!
Second half, and he wasn’t playing to start with but was, again, swapped on 15 minutes in, and guess what… they actually WON the match! 5 – 0!!! A prouder bunch of Under 11’s (and parents) I haven’t seen!
An overjoyed bunch!
I’ll admit, it was more thrilling than I thought.. I may go and watch a few more… and hopefully the first match, the first win, is a sign of what is to come this season.
Here he is, medal proudly displayed (behind the shield!), and holding the special Shield!
Proud Lil Man!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 11, 2015 @ 06:54:18
congrats
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Sep 11, 2015 @ 07:28:09
Thank you!
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 07:40:37
Wow 🙂 Congrats to your Lil Man 🙂
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 19:15:55
Thanks!
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Sep 08, 2015 @ 05:22:04
🙂
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 04:18:20
Well done!!! Love watching them play soccer. My daughter plays. They just finished the season here and guess what: Her team ended up being the only team that did not lose a single game 🙂 So proud of all of them. We had them all over on Saturday for a end of season party at our little house. It was packed but so so great to catch up with everyone over some good food and wine and watch the girls play and giggle. Looking forward to the next season of soccer…
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 06:41:49
That’s Fantastic! Lil Princess really wants to play too, so we are looking for a team for her to train with now too!
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 06:44:18
Cool
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 23:00:19
wonderful! I’d buy him a Fanta.
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 06:39:13
Lol! You would Jim!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:47:36
That’s absolutely fantastic Sis. Buzzing for you and for Lil man. And we will make a footy fan out of the yet😉☺☺🏆
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 18:16:05
Well done to ‘Lil Mn and his team! 🙂
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:04:59
Thanks Judy! He’s a happy lil man!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 18:14:09
Aw! Well done to your “lil man” – I bet you are one proud momma!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:04:34
I am indeed!!!! 😊
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:40:11
That picture is great! he looks like a real soccer star!!!!! Congrats to him and to you Mom for not running on the field to take care of him and his team! Lol! I know first hand how hard it is to let go as they grow up!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:04:05
So so hard Trish lol!!!
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 00:08:25
I basically told them that no matter what they are my babies….I told them to deal with it cuz at least they are lucky enough to have a Mom who adores them as much as I do lol
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 06:40:26
Lol!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:23:34
how wonderful for him…..
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:02:59
He’s thrilled!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:09:19
Congrats
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:01:28
😊 thanks Donna!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:04:27
That’s super cool!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:07:29
Agreed! It was, and is indeed, super cool!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:11:52
😊👍
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 16:58:43
Congrat to your son and to the team. How nice. Thanks and Love, nia
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:06:38
Thanks Nia! I shall pass on the congratulations!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 16:56:42
Ritu, you will become the super supporting (and super embarrassing) soccer mom. I was always byting my nails down to the ground and screaming and yelling… lol
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:06:16
Until it gets cold…. Then I think I will find it hard to go!!! I was layered up today, and the sun was out!!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:12:17
That is right. But I think they will have a break over winter, don’t they?
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:02:40
A couple of weeks I think, but they play all weather, unless its flooded or frozen!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:13:38
Oh, yes, they don’t care about the weather. My son has played when I went into the clubhouse, I was freezing and it was raining cats and dogs.
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 21:14:45
That is where I will be inside too!!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 21:31:12
High Five on that…lol
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 21:38:23
Lol! With my Kindle and Hot Chocolate!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 23:01:01
Haha… who cares about soccer… lol!
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 06:39:34
Not me Lol!!!
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 10:04:35
😃😃😃
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 16:56:13
So cool!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:05:39
I know! I am a proud mum right now!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:36:46
I am sure!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:03:27
😊
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