SHENANIGANS!

Don't look now, but the Shenanigans are 2-0 in the winter indoor soccer session. That's right. 2-0! We dismantled Team Bristol 5-2 tonight, thanks in part to a goal by yours truly. Yes, I actually scored a goal in a soccer game!!!!!!!!!!

The goal definitely demonstrated my stellar hockey skills. I was making a run in front of the goal area in an attempt to screen the goalie while we were applying some pressure in the other team's end. A low, hard shot came in my direction and appeared to be going wide of the net. I stuck my foot out and deflected it into the center of the goal. The keeper had no chance. Yay me! Too bad I blew my opportunity to come up with a creative, and possibly shirtless, celebration. It just didn't feel right when we were up by three goals.

Of course, I'd be bragging too much if I didn't point out that my goal came shortly after a mistake caused us to give up a goal. My credit card ups don't serve me well when I am trying to head the ball.

That game was a lot of fun tonight, despite the 10PM kickoff. We had 10 players and everyone except one person did a fantastic job of running hard, taking short 2-4 minutes shifts, and passing the ball around. I think I am going to enjoy playing soccer with these guys over the next couple months.