Lose Some, Win Some

What a day!!

Started the day by taking the girls to school for their last day of the soccer tournament. Then back to pick up Jake and set up the house for John's return this morning. I won't tell you how I did it but we had to figure a way to get him into the gate/house with no keys. Whew! :-)

Then off to Game #1 - it was against Peru and would decide if the girls played in the final game or just the "Bronze Medal" game. They played brilliantly the first half but just couldn't get the ball in the net. Half-time score was 0-0. John arrived shortly before the half, luggage-free.

Second half, I was wondering if it was the same team. They (in general) stunk. They were sluggish and slow and looked like they'd rather be anywhere else but on a soccer pitch. Needless to say, they lost 2-0. The website says 2-1 so I'll have to verify that but I don't remember anyone scoring. What a bummer!

More tears. At least they were playing Ecuador for third place, they'd already beat them 2-0 earlier this week. Yeah, right!

Just a few hours after their sad defeat, they were back on the field. They hadn't picked up their pace and at the half, they were losing 1-0. I thought when Ecuador scored it would wake them up. I was wrong! Eventually, with some excellent effort from some of the players, the score was tied. The goal was actually scored by an Ecuadorian but it was a great incoming shot from the midfielder. The game ended with the tied score. On to Penalty Kicks. Remember what happened with those yesterday? Scary. This time the girls rocked!!! Our goalie stopped three shots and our girls only missed one. It was awesome! PKs are a tough way to win or lose but it was great for the girls to pull a win out of this one!

This afternoon, we happened to be back at the school for Jake and his friend to play. We timed it to watch the last half of the boys' championship game. We won!! In PKs again too! Two rounds and it was amazing. The game was hard fought and impressive. The celebration was intense. Very cool to be there for.

Now the girls are out celebrating at a local theme park that they booked for just the tournament kids. How cool is that?

Jake's friend is sleeping over too. My bed is already calling. Hope John slept well on the plane!