Key victory for FC Metterich

The weather turned warm this past weekend offering us a chance to trade in the shoes and jackets for sandals and sunscreen. What a great weekend! A highlight was watching FC Metterich winning a key victory over SG Seinsfeld by a score of 2 to 1. With the win, FC Metterich has guaranteed their spot in the same league for next season. The game was a close match with the score starting out 1 to 1 shortly after kickoff until the persistence of attacks by Metterich yielded the go-ahead goal. The beauty of watching these games is that we are always close to the action....which makes for great pictures.

One of many breakaways by Metterich

A shot on goal that narrowly missed going in.

Metterich kept the pressure on the SG defenders

Metterich setting up an attack

A corner kick that was nearly converted into a goal.

Metterich making a run after winning possession

A goal kick that narrowly missed wide...it was a thing of beauty to watch

The game winning goal...the ball is already in the net in this picture...which is a testament to the speed of the game over here.

After the match, I participated in a fun game of sorts and had the opportunity to show them how we play goalie back in the states. Not a good idea....as you can see below the ball is already in the back of the net as I am just beginning to react to the kick. The sad part is....the guys were kicking with their bare feet. Much to learn, I have.