The friendly match between Team StayFit and Team MetroFlex ended 2:2
We felt insignificant compared to our opponent when we saw them move in numbers on their intimidating entourage. They came in convoy and all eyes were on them. You needed to be there. Apart from their intimidating entourage, their players seemed as if they were hired. They looked like international footballers. We heard rumours of those who usually play in football teams and are renowned footballers. Will we survive?
But guess what? We had to encourage ourselves. Yes, it is not the show but the skills. We did so much training. On Wednesday, we trained tirelessly and we repeated same on Friday. We played and trained for more than 2 hours to ensure that we will win. We already knew that members from MetroFlex are body builders. They looked like Golliat while we looked like David of the Bible story. But we had to face them with full confidence.
A lot of preparations went underway to ensure the success of this match. In our last match with team HFC, we went ahead to make lots of preparations for edibles. But this time around, we went for water and drinks. We hired generator and sound system. We were lucky to have the referee we hired to be early to officiate the match. We were all in anticipation for this day
The day arrived, it was 23rd day of November and that was yesterday, Saturday too. I and my family arrived at the vanue by past 7 am. Members of StayFit were in anticipation. On arrival, I look them on an hour aerobics, then went to ensure that the generator and the sound system we paid for will be delivered without disappointment. Then I put a call across to the referee to ensure that he will be there early. He told me that he was on his way.
I also called out opponent and they said they will be coming soon. Meanwhile, All-stars football team were using the field that early morning and will vacate when we are set to begin. There will be tournament in the evening between the villages around us and as such, they were getting ready and even the field was being cleared that same period this people were playing.
Everything was set when few minutes to 10am, our opponent arrived in convoy. Take a look at the video below to understand what I mean
https://youtube.com/shorts/MZvTlmNaL_g?si=hKN7FG-71koAPXDo
Then the officiating referee began the match. It was supposed to be a missed match wherein the male and female players will play in the ratio of 6:4 but our opponents said that it will only be 2 females. The game began in earnest. Initially, we were dominated as expected considering their kills and size. But as they scored the first goal few minutes into the first half, we regained our composure, woke up from our slumber and equalised. I was later introduced into the game before the second half. Then during the second half, their women said that they were very tired and they pleaded to play with only male to allow the females to rest and then be introduced later.
The second half saw another goal from us but they later equalised to bring the game to 2:2. We were awarded a penalty but we missed it. In the end, it ended that 2:2. It was like a war but we forth till the end. We weren't defeated but we proved to be very strong. The truth is that, we stood our ground. To our opponents, it looked like a slap on them considering their skills and size. On the other hand, we gained more confidence.
The video of one of our goals. A free kick that became the best of all. The keeper didn't realise it.
The return leg will be soon according to their head coach, Throne
They left us and we sat down to analyse the game. We really did great and beyond expectations. We are going higher on a daily basis. All thanks to God. StayFit is moving and gaining momentum. The full video is below
https://youtube.com/shorts/6bAbAV740Tc?si=aCBzq28c6FhQO7PC
Gallery is here below
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We are the ones on blue jersey.
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All pictures and videos are from @bossj23 who acted as our media person. I am grateful to him
But the group team picture of MetroFlex is from their fitness coach. I requested it from him and he sent through WhatsApp
Let's see when the return leg will be. Meanwhile, we are still waiting for team HFC to invite us for the second leg.
We are in anticipation!
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