First game - 5/26/12
Javanon vs Ligers (defending champions). Betsy and Robert got so lucky…the hotels in Owensboro, KY have been booked since March for the State Cup. Betsy had tried to get a hotel room there, but there weren't any rooms available - the closest hotel with vacancies was in Evansville. She booked the room and hoped something better would come up --- and it did! Three nights before the tournament, Betsy looked on line for a hotel room and one came available in Owensboro (only 12 minutes from the fields). Betsy immediately booked it using points she'd earn from traveling, and then canceled the other reservation in Evansville. She was so excited to save all that money and time in traveling.
The first game was at 7:30 am. The boys had to be at the field by 6:30. Robert got his traditional breakfast of hot cakes and water at McDonalds. At half time the score was 0-0. Robert had played a great game so far. On the second play of the second half, someone passed the ball to Robert, then it was stolen, that boy dribbled and beat a tackle against Cameron and scored. Robert felt terrible. He knew he should have gotten rid of the ball sooner and now it cost them a goal. In the end the team lost 3-0. The ride home was very silent. Robert wasn't happy with his performance but the coach said he wasn't disappointed in them. They played a good game.
Second game
Javanon vs SKY. We had played SKY earlier in the Javanon Cup and they beat us 5-2 because we didn't have our regular goalie, and their team's #7 could should from far out. The boys were here to prove they could beat them and they did. The game started at 3:30 in the afternoon with the blazing hot 96 degree sun shining down on them.
In the first 10 minutes of the game we scored our first goal. The sad thing about this game is that although our team played very well and that we won (more to come) I will remember the extreme unsportsmanlike conduct of #7. First off he is throwing elbows at one of our players. He got a verbal warning. Then he did an intentional foul - again he received a warning. In the second half he was warned again but turned his back on the referee. I would have given him a yellow at that moment. He eventually received a yellow card and calmed down. He scored in the first half ending the half 1-1. We came back strong and scored a second goal with 15 minutes left to play. It was a very long and very intense 15 minutes but we held them and won 2-1.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Robert goes to Cinicinnati to play the Kings
Robert and Betsy drove up to Cincinnati on Friday night because Robert had an early morning game. He had to be at the fields by 7:30 am. The game started at 8:30 am at the Town and Country Soccer complex in Wilder, KY. Robert started as right defense. He played a great game - agressive and attentive.
We were scored on first - it was really crazy. Although it was a King player that last touched the ball, it was "Big C" Cameron that kicked it so hard, it riquoched off the King player's shin guards into the goal. (less to learn, don't kick the ball into another player).
We scored next. Zeb was fed the ball (I can't remember who assisted him) but he was wide open mid field, took the shot and scored. see below!
At that point the game became very intense. Everyone had to play at top performance. The game ended 2-1 our win! Robert played the entire game!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Game vs SKY
Javanon Cup second game vs SIU Thunder
Another WIN!!! It was a freezing cold day for the middle of April. The sun didn't shine, the temperature barely broke 40 and there was a breeze that made it feel more like freezing! Luckily Robert wore Underarmor for his arms, but he didn't wear his gloves. Not many of the boys did.
I on the other hand, was freezing, shaking and shivering on the side line taking photos (hoping they weren't too shaky). It was a miserable day for the spectators.
Robert played a tough game against SIU (Southern Indiana United). He played Left Defense for the majority of the game, but played some Left mid as well. He was up and back most of the game. The boys won 2-0. It was a great game!
Today was also "Thunder Over Louisville" - it is a HUGE event in Louisville that kicks off the start of the Derby celebration. Derby is three weeks from today!
I on the other hand, was freezing, shaking and shivering on the side line taking photos (hoping they weren't too shaky). It was a miserable day for the spectators.
Today was also "Thunder Over Louisville" - it is a HUGE event in Louisville that kicks off the start of the Derby celebration. Derby is three weeks from today!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Spring Soccer has Started for Robert
Not only was it the first game for Robert since his injury, but it was the first game for the Javanon team (so in a way it's like he didn't miss a thing - although he missed the entire winter indoor training).
It was very cold outside, even snowing at times. Their first game was really a scrimmage played at the Javanon Soccer Club against Mockingbird's A team. Robert didn't start the game; he came in after 15 minutes and finished the first half. In that time our team scored a goal. We were tie 1-1. Robert didn't start the second half, but again he came in about 12 minutes later and finished the rest of the game. During both halves Robert played a great game - you couldn't tell he had just returned from such a huge injury. He had to wear his brace but no one seamed to mind. I was so impressed with his determination. Several other parents complimented Robert's play since they knew he was coming back from his knee injury.
It was at the very last second (literally) of the game that Mockingbird had a corner kick that was headed into the goal to win the game. Game over - Mockingbird won 2-1.
It was also our first day with our new coach. I felt bad for him - he didn't know any of the players and lad to place them in the game. Carlos had obviously talked to him since he started the same players he usually does. He is having the boys practice 4 days a week. That will really interfere with NOMS soccer. Robert is going to go from no activity to - lots of activity.
It was very cold outside, even snowing at times. Their first game was really a scrimmage played at the Javanon Soccer Club against Mockingbird's A team. Robert didn't start the game; he came in after 15 minutes and finished the first half. In that time our team scored a goal. We were tie 1-1. Robert didn't start the second half, but again he came in about 12 minutes later and finished the rest of the game. During both halves Robert played a great game - you couldn't tell he had just returned from such a huge injury. He had to wear his brace but no one seamed to mind. I was so impressed with his determination. Several other parents complimented Robert's play since they knew he was coming back from his knee injury.
It was at the very last second (literally) of the game that Mockingbird had a corner kick that was headed into the goal to win the game. Game over - Mockingbird won 2-1.
It was also our first day with our new coach. I felt bad for him - he didn't know any of the players and lad to place them in the game. Carlos had obviously talked to him since he started the same players he usually does. He is having the boys practice 4 days a week. That will really interfere with NOMS soccer. Robert is going to go from no activity to - lots of activity.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Javanon vs Hammer FC - win 3-1
Robert and Betsy left the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY right after Devon ran, stopped for Subway in Frankfort, KY and then drove directly to the Collegiate soccer fields in Louisville. He had to be there by 2:15 for a 3:00 game.
Robert's team had to wait 35 minutes for the game to start. This couldn't have been the worst day to have something like this happen. Robert and his friend and teammate, Mason Rice needed this game to start and end on time so that they could get to their cross country meet by 4:50. The game was supposed to start at 3:00 pm, but the refs didn't show/start the game until 3:35. With each half being 35 minutes and a half time there was no possible way we would make the meet in Buckner, KY
As far as the game went - it went very well. For the majority of the game we controlled the ball. We had great passes, remembering to take the ball back if needed and redistribute. We have a few players that still just long ball it, but for the most part we controlled the ball. At half time the score was 0-0. Almost immediately after the half, Hammer FC got a goal. We played with even more control and determination. Our first goal was off a penalty kick taken by Little C. 1-1. Then Little C took another good long shot and scored, 2-1. With about 10 minutes left in the game we had another beautiful play that allowed Solomon to score 3-1. Now Hammer FC was playing very aggressive trying to gain control of the ball and even the score. The last 10 minutes of the game were very intense. Robert and his teammates were more than determined to protect the ball from scoring. Robert had some super defensive plays in the last 5 minutes of the game (which seemed like forever).
My camera battery died before the half time. Not too many photos, but I did get the opportunity to take photos from the press box which gave me a very different look at the game. I wish I could take photos from that position every game.
After the game Robert jumped in my car and we raced out to Buckner to check in with the coach. We missed the entire race. Robert stayed for the award ceremony. The girls took 3rd place and the boys took 1st place.
Robert's team had to wait 35 minutes for the game to start. This couldn't have been the worst day to have something like this happen. Robert and his friend and teammate, Mason Rice needed this game to start and end on time so that they could get to their cross country meet by 4:50. The game was supposed to start at 3:00 pm, but the refs didn't show/start the game until 3:35. With each half being 35 minutes and a half time there was no possible way we would make the meet in Buckner, KY
As far as the game went - it went very well. For the majority of the game we controlled the ball. We had great passes, remembering to take the ball back if needed and redistribute. We have a few players that still just long ball it, but for the most part we controlled the ball. At half time the score was 0-0. Almost immediately after the half, Hammer FC got a goal. We played with even more control and determination. Our first goal was off a penalty kick taken by Little C. 1-1. Then Little C took another good long shot and scored, 2-1. With about 10 minutes left in the game we had another beautiful play that allowed Solomon to score 3-1. Now Hammer FC was playing very aggressive trying to gain control of the ball and even the score. The last 10 minutes of the game were very intense. Robert and his teammates were more than determined to protect the ball from scoring. Robert had some super defensive plays in the last 5 minutes of the game (which seemed like forever). 
After the game Robert jumped in my car and we raced out to Buckner to check in with the coach. We missed the entire race. Robert stayed for the award ceremony. The girls took 3rd place and the boys took 1st place.
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