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Tuesday. 3.7.06 3:17 am
The whistle sounds. Kick-off.

It's Curtin University vs. Fremantle United in the Women's Night Series. I've been training for three weeks now and this is my debut in the Curtin soccer jersery. The pressure's on.

I grind my studs into the grass nervously. Someone mentioned earlier that Freo had beaten another team in a previous game. 7-nil. Real confidence boost there.

We have possession. And I start yelling:

"C'mon, Hayls! Pass it! PASS IT!"

"Take a shot, Ash! Take a fucking shot!!!"

I'm not alone. I can hear screaming from a spectator as well:

"REF, YOU WANKER!!! That was a penalty, a PENALTY!!!"

"Offside! It's obviously offside!!! ARE YOU BLIND?!!!"

Soon enough, the Irish Freo coach decides to join in as well:

"??????????" (Sorry, I can't translate Irish.)

The opposing players look confused. Evidently, they don't understand Irish either.

The game is getting intense. We're slightly better, I think, but they're definitely making us work for it. I'm sweating already.

Suddenly, I spot a defender bearing down on our unsuspecting striker.

"MAN ON, JO--"

Our coach cuts in. "You're on in five minutes. Get ready."

Eh? I look up in surprise from my seat on the sideline. Something's wrong here - I only signed up for the jersey and the hot guy who always comes along to support the team. I can't play! I just stubbed my toe on a doorstop this morning!

But it's too late. The ref is signalled and a defender jogs over. And before I can fake an injury, I'm shoved onto the pitch.

Bugger.

Or not. Because twenty minutes later, we win. 2-1. And I didn't cock up at all. In fact, I'm quite proud of myself. The training sessions have obviously paid off.

Maybe I'll even get to touch the ball next time.

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20 Comments.


The trick is to do a lot of yelling, running around the ball (but not quite at it), and cheering your teammates on very, very, very enthusiastically. You'll totally be an important team player, and you won't even have to play!
» Laynie (218.208.219.82) on 2006-03-06 02:23:16

Laynie: During touch rugby, I used to roll around in the muddy bits of the field on purpose. No one caught on. :D
» theZEBRA on 2006-03-06 02:28:17

^ dirty girl.
» bUttsH4k3r (62.252.224.16) on 2006-03-06 03:14:28

bah! you pansie! plkay summor balls la ~!
» jase (130.220.79.99) on 2006-03-06 08:03:05

Women's football team sure a lot of lesbians one.
» Jay (82.69.108.126) on 2006-03-06 11:12:14

hey, babe. I finally braved the scary ninja zebra, and started visiting your blog again. my goodness, you ARE naughty, aren't you? getting drunk and bullying your housemate. tsk, tsk. =p congrats on the win, btw! I on the other hand, would probably detain from any sport involving balls. =p scares the hell outta me. i'm sure you're having fun. study hard ah! hehe...
» QiaN (60.48.114.15) on 2006-03-07 04:30:07

Shirt swapping at the end?
» greavsie (139.143.5.160) on 2006-03-07 07:02:22

You don't have to touch the ball . . seeing you on the team makes the opposition shake with fear . . . because you are that good. =)
» KE (219.95.134.121) on 2006-03-07 07:25:47

What a terribly sporty gal you are. SO how about getting a cute ball player for me!
» Paul (202.188.20.180) on 2006-03-07 06:05:17

Hey hey! didn't knw tat u like to play football.... anyway, do send my bday greetings to the evil scotsman today as is also my bday.
» Jeffrey (165.21.21.38) on 2006-03-07 10:35:08

Damn - Greavsie beat me with the shirt swapping comment.
» US (62.254.128.6) on 2006-03-08 01:12:35

buttsH4k3r: Mmm yes, VERY. *Grins*

jase: Look who's talking!!! Guy-who-won't-play-sports-cuz-he-doesn't-want-to-sweat!!

Jay: Lol, yes I AM wondering about a couple of them. Unfortunately, that doesn't do anything for me cuz I'm a lesbian repeller, as Jase keeps reminding me.

Qian:: No la, where got naughty? Definitely having fun here. You study hard too!!!

greavsie: Afraid not. But we do change into our jerseys just beside the pitch OUT in the open.

KE: You're so sweet. If only that were true... But you're still sweet. :)

Paul: Ball, or balls? :D

Jeffrey: Oof, we just celebrated his 21st today. We had to carry him halfway home. And he nearly got run over by the security car when he collapsed flat out in the middle of the road. I'll send your wishes, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOO!!!!! Hope you had an EXCELLENT birthday with lots of cake, booze, and prezzies!!!

US: Tsk tsk, too busy composing your acceptance speech and admiring your dress? But really, is that ALL you lads watch women's soccer for?
» theZEBRA on 2006-03-08 02:46:11

Nah - I like watching them 'chest' the ball as well.
» US (62.254.128.6) on 2006-03-08 10:13:13

hah! even if i sweat, at least it doesn't come out only from my palms! =p
» jase (130.220.79.98) on 2006-03-08 11:15:19

you're not a lesbian repeller. trust me. girls just don't wanna tell you coz you like guys. =p
» Qian (60.48.112.202) on 2006-03-10 09:06:06

Yo! Hows the studies back there? Anyway, pass my msn to joy and the rest ok??
» Jeffrey (202.156.6.85) on 2006-03-11 08:18:36

US: God, you sadist. Do you have any idea how much that hurts?

jase: At least I'm not in danger of drowning in my own sweat. :p

Qian: Lol. I'm just not meant to be bisexual.

Jeffrey: Will do!
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