Rain, Rain, Rain and Soccer in Nelson County

It was such a rainy day.  We were expecting the game to be called all day, but the call never came.  It was a Sunday game, but it wasn't until 5:00 pm so we let Robert play so that he wouldn't miss so many games, and we are down two players right now - Billy quit and someone is out injured.

It's an hour's drive to Nelson county so Robert and I had to leave by 3:00 pm.  To be honest, I'm a little sick of driving to soccer lately!!!

Robert didn't start this game, but that's actually a good thing for him because Nelson county scored both their goals while he wasn't in.  It was an ugly game.  Mainly because Nelson County has short fields and strong kickers.  We lost the first goal on a drop shot that fell behind our goalie - he was out too far.  The second goal was because the goalie rolled the ball to our defender before the back field was cleared and it was intercepted for an easy goal.  BUMMER!

This game was horrendous to watch - rain, wet fields, kick ball... ugh!!!  The game was eventually called due to rain - it started down pouring rain (buckets).

Robert had a few turn overs this game but so did everyone else due to the slippery conditions.  I hope he can really develop his confidence!! He's a great player!!

KFJ vs Central Kentucky Soccer Club CKSC (Danville)

This game is set for 3:00 pm, however because it is so far away, we have to leave by 12:35.  Robert didn't even get up until 12:30 - yikes!  Actually, he was awake - he was just in his room.  It took 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive in Danville.  We've never been there so it was exciting to go somewhere new (location of Center College).

It was a warm / hot day.  I had a ice water bottle for Robert.  It is perfect for a soccer game and tanning!!!  Betsy's happy - it's a win / win situation.

The game started at 3:00 pm.  Robert didn't start.  Right from the very start you could tell we were going to dominate this game.  Henry had a goal in only 7 minutes.  Then Cody took a corner kick - we didn't score on it, but he scored out second goal in 3 minutes.  In just another 3 minutes Cody scored another goal.

Robert was subbed in and had a nice shot but it went to the goalie.  Almost immediately following Robert had a nice drive down for a shot, but right as Robert was going to shoot, Noah stole the ball from him for the goal.  We are now up 4-0.  Robert at least has the assist for the goal - kinda crazy that Noah would take the ball away from him.  Tanner was the next to score making it 5-0.  Before the half Nolan passed a nice ball to Noah for the sixth goal.

Half time 6-0.

The second half Robert started.  Unfortunately Sam took someone out in the box so they had a penalty kick which Aaron blocked but then it was tapped in for CKSC's first goal.  6-1.  We weren't playing at the same intensity, but we still scored - Ben was the next to score 7-1.  Then Garrett passed to Noah for another goal 8-1.

Near the end of the game you could tell the defense had let up and unfortunately they allowed another goal.  The final score of the game was - win 8-2

Amazing Last Game of the Season vs CSC Gold

It's hard to believe that the last game of the season was supposed to be played 10 days prior at home, but tonight, after President's Cup, we are playing for the league championship.  Robert's teammates are still injured so he starts as the outside mid.  He has a GREAT GAME! -- THE WHOLE GAME!

Robert plays most of the first half.  Some exciting plays include Tanner's power shot (but went wide), Robert's corner, and Ian's shot.  He is subbed out to give him a rest since we only have 12 players for the whole game.  Michael comes in and immediately scores our first goal from Tanner's assist.  AWESOME 1-0.  We had a couple more shots - Keller shot, Garrett shot and Henry shot.  Robert was subbed back in - he was out 8 minutes.  We had a few more shots before the end of the half.  1-0.

Robert started the second half.  The shots started firing at CSC Gold right from the start - Tanner shot, Keller shot, Robert had another corner; Henry headed it just outside the goal.  bummer!  Michael took another shot, and then Michael passed to Tanner for a goal.  2-0.

Garrett shot, and then on a great run, Robert passed to Henry and Henry headed it in for our 3rd goal.  3-0. 

Trent was moved to forward and it was as if he was possessed - he wanted a goal so bad and he got one 4-0.  The CSC Gold team really were defeated at this point.  Robert had another corner kick.  It was so good to see him taking chances. 

The game ended 4-0.  WAY TO GO KFJ!!!

3rd Game at President's Cup - CSC Blue

What a great game for our boys!!!  We are down three players - Ben Carper, Ryan Pamplin and now Trent Arnold.  Robert starts on the left wing.  He is open and calls for the ball.  

Robert receives the ball and dribbles to space.

And then sets up the ball for a play on goal.  She sends it directly to Tanner for a goal but the goalie catches it.  After that Noah shot, Michael shot and Robert shot before Robert passes to Chidum for a goal!  1-0 us

So many shots in the first half.  After Chidum's goal Dillon shot, Chidum shot again ...

We dominated the game.  Robert was moved to midfield and had a super nice shot but the ball went over the goal.

Robert started the second half.  He has played every minute of the game so far.  In the second half Henry scored right away.  Then we took the ball back but there was a foul - Robert took the free kick.  It was a great shot, but he got too much air.  It went over the goal.

We controlled the ball 90% of the time.  The game went on with Michael taking a shot, Ian taking a corner, Ian rebounding his own shot and taking a shot.Robert was aggressive and assertive.  He wasn't intimidated by their size.  In the following few photos Robert dribbles the ball up the side line in a commanding presence and sets up the play for Tanner to shoot one in the goal.

teamwork

Robert and Tanner

Tanner running on

Robert passing through the guys legs to Tanner.  

 After Tanner's shot Garrett had a shot, Noah had a corner, Tanner had another shot, Ian had a corner kick, Garrett to Tanner to keeper.  We had so many SHOTS on GOAL, but NO goal.  After that Tanner had another shot that went over the goal, Ian had a shot - goalie deflected so Robert took the corner kick, Henry headed it but missed.  Tanner shot, Sam shot then FINALLY Tanner passed to Chidum for a goal 3-0.

Robert was moved to defense and started a great play that lead to Dillon scoring GOAL #4.

pass upfield

We had a few more shots - Dillon hand another - it was deflected so he took the corner kick which Ben Levech headed but it went wide.  The game ended with a GREAT WIN 4-0!

Robert had an awesome game - out playing his opponent.

2nd game at President's cup - BSC

This is the second game of the tournament and tensions are high because we just lost the first game.  We will have to win the remaining games and hope that Radcliffe doesn't win the remainder of their games.

We are still down Ben Carper and Ryan Pamplin but now we are down Trent Arnold as our center defender.  UGH!

The game started and everyone is pumped up.  Some players are in different positions from having a few players out.  Robert has a nice pass the Chidum but it is caught by the goalie.  Dillon has a nice pass to Henry for a goal.  We are up 1-0 at half time.

Robert was wide open some times and it frustrates me that his teammates don't cross the ball as much as they could.  He gave them another option.

In the second half, we had some shots - Tanner had one.  Robert was subbed in and just as soon as he came in BSC scored.  now it's 1-1.  We have to step it up.  Ten minutes goes by with the ball going up and back.  We are controlling it most of the time but just can't get to that shot.  Finally Henry passes to Chidum for a goal 2-1.  Then we really get fired up and we earn a corner kick taken by Dillon.  

Robert has a great play where he fights hard to win the ball.  Garrett's also in it, trying to shield but falls.

Robert stays strong!!!

Stays on his side and forces a bad pass so that Dillon intercepts the ball.

Robert does an overlap and is open for the shot.

Game ends - we win 2-1.