iLeague
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
As you probably have heard, my passion for iLeague was probably my downfall. Committing a serious offense, and a major embarrassment of my life, something i would not like to be reminded of, but that does not mean iLeague meant nothing to me anymore. In fact, it means alot, its not just about soccer, its about class bond and class commitment. Just like representing your school in a CCA, iLeague is just on a slightly scale.I remember the way i sobbed as Dr Hon lectured me, and i pleaded for him to allow me to meet Mr Sung only after the game. But i guess the tears fueled my passion and performance. The game flew by in a breeze eventually. To start things off, I dribbled past the whole 2i4 defense to score a goal. The keeper could have to shoulder the blame, but it was a game. After countless opportunities in scoring another with me hitting the post, and blocking out whatever 2i4 had to throw at us, a unfortunate lapse of concentration meant 2i4 sneaked a goal in before the end of the game. Hence, we shared the spoils. However a draw might not have been a bad thing considering 2i4 were favorites to win the tournament. More significantly, it meant something more.
This year's iLeague seems to have a different feel compared to last years. I remember last year, where despite not being captain, i was in a way, doing all the dirty work. We struggled really to form a team of 5 every week. Absent-minded as you like, i never failed to turn up everyday, trying to convince reluctant people to turn up. It seemed playing soccer was an added burden. Young and innocent, i felt stressed to play well, a need to prove myself as a representation of the class. However, this year was a contrast with a higher energy level that i look forward to. Hopefully, much will remain the same. Last year started off with a 1-0 loss to 2i4, hopefully with a different start this year, it would mean a different ending too(;