Soccer Fellowship Report [9th April]

It looked to be another scorching afternoon. Being the first time we were using the East View Secondary field, only a handful of players had arrived by 3.20pm. However, within the next 10 minutes, this number doubled to about 18.

Samuel Eyo led the devotion and shared on how to flee temptation, resist the devil and stand firm in the faith. We welcomed Karnex and Jacob's friends (sorry, didn't get their names) who joined us for the kickabout. The match started 11 a-side and to prepare for Sunday's Agape match, the teams were organised around the Agape players (Blue/White) and the rest (Red).

The first 10 minutes were tightly contested as each team was sizing up the other. The breakthrough came for the Blue/Whites with a cross from the left which met with a sweet first-time volley from Lincoln and nestled itself in the back of the net (1-0). Not to be outdone, the Reds responded splendidly with Damian providing an inch-perfect cross to Jeremy to head home (1-1). This was a wake-up call for the Blue/Whites who then regained their composure to put another 4 goals in the net, all courtesy of JZ. The Halftime time score stood at 5-1 to the Blue/Whites. By now the weather was getting a little cloudy.

The Reds started the second half in attacking fashion and put the Blue/Whites on the backheel. However, the Blue/Whites nicked a goal against the run of play with a Steve header. The Reds mounted a counterattack and the pressure paid off as the bounce of an inviting cross was misjudged by Michael and floated agonisingly into goal (6-2). It was all Blue/Whites from there as Steve scored another three while Lincoln scored a second to end the game 10-2.

Just as play ended, the heavens gave way and it started to rain cats and dogs. We thank God for the fine weather to play in and we hope this game has prepared the Agape team to take their second win of the tournament this Sunday.