Yes, our dream did come true. We get our hands on the
bigger one in our first appearance in this competitive
division. What a thrilling and memorable experience
for all of us. I am so excited and get a sleepless
night, mainly due the pain from my right ankle though.
It was one of the toughest playoff games we have ever
played. Starting from Sunday morning, I was so afraid
of phone rings. Up to 11 AM, we have already lost one
third of the team. With a couple of more rings, we
could actually give up the championship and all our
effort toward this direction. When Ray came to PRC and
told us he got flu and could not play, the only word I
said to myself is "oh shit". This means we only have
two subs in the midfield at most given that the rest
of
us will show up. Man, this is 30C championship game
and
we are going face a very physical team. I started to
worry if many of us have enough gas to sustain the
game. However, it was proved later that all my worries
are unnecessary. All our players are so pumped and
determined to win the game. I was deeply impressed by
the great passion, fighting spirit, and excellent team
work you showed yesterday. Xiao Su, who came to the
game without having his breakfast and lunch, and Don
Jian, who is just recovered from his injury since the
first game in the regular season, managed to hang on
for most of the game time and got their job well done.
Our defense players, especially Chen Jun, did an
excellent job on freezing up the opponent's #53, who
is definitely a superb player in this division given
his speed, skills, and energy. He is only allowed with
two small angle shots and a couple of crossings. Xiao
Ye saved us big time, especially during the last 15 ~
20 minutes when I had to stay on the sideline due to
a serious injury on my right ankle. Without his help,
we would have a very difficult time and could end up
with the smaller trophy. Scott got another one! It is
the milestone for us to come back after we
accidentally
allowed a goal from a throw-in. Congratulations to
Scott for scoring two crucial goals for the team in
the playoff games. Our midfield and strikers took the
possession very well and created much more score
opportunities than our opponent did. An excellent team
work between Andy and Dick earned a penalty kick for
us in the 87th minutes. He Yi put the ball into their
net, which lead to our final victory. It was a great
come-back. We desrve every bit of it. we showed we are
the strongest and most balanced team in 30C. We showed
that we become maturer in terms of encouraging each
other and not affecting by the biased calls from a
sideline referee. This is such a great team. I am so
proud to be one of you.
Finally but not the least, on behalf of team Dragon, I
would like to thank all family members and friends for
their continuous support, especially those who came to
the field to cheer for the team. You guys are our 12th
player on the field and our dream may not come true,
at least may not come so quickly, without your
support.
Lets wait Mr. Captain and other team members coming
back to have our deserved celebration party.
Go Gragons,
Huan Li
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chen, Mark
> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 2:04 PM
> To: Dragon (E-mail)
> Subject: Championship Game: Sunday 11/18, 12:00pm at
> RE Good Park,
> #1,Carrollton
>
>
> Dragons,
>
> Yes, we are in the game for the Championship! It was
> a great game team
> played past Sunday. Team effort has paid off. Salute
> to He Yi and Scott,
> who had one goal each. HeYi's head is starting to
> outperform his foot.
> Scott's 'As' really works well. Ray's performance
> was just way
> outstanding! ND40 had to put at least 2 players on
> him, but failed from
> time to time. The man is back.....Eric saved
> numerous balls for the
> team, which reminded me of the games in LA
> tournament, (of course, some
> credits shall go to Xiao Su's sacrifice last
> Sunday). Mid-fielders were
> also hard-headed as well. Chen Jun had a few saves
> for the team, which
> is quite normal and expected. We have got a very
> strong team!!!
>
> Now we had what we wanted. We got rid of the
> toughest team (well,
> relatively) in this division. In the coming Sunday,
> I think, Drillers
> are very beatable. Only one opponent player we shall
> pay special
> attention to. Let's all get pumped and bring the
> champion cup home once
> again.
>
> Field Directions: from 35E, exit on BeltLine Road,
> turn West, past Luna
> Road, The RE Good Park is on your right hand side,
> field #1.
>
> Field Arrival Time: 12:00pm. The game starts at
> 12:30pm. Again, get well
> warmed up and do not be late than 12:00pm.
>
> Since I will be away for 8 days, and not be able to
> make the game, Li
> Huan is going to the team acting captain. If you
> have any
> concerns/wishes on/off the field, talk to please Li
> Huan first.
>
> If you are not able to make the game, please let Li
> Huan know . His
> phone numbers are 972-491-0954 (H) and 972-814-3882
> (M).
>
> PS, this week's practice is still going to be
> tonight (Tuesday) at
> 8:00pm at PRC.
>
> Go Dragons,
> - Chen, Si
> (972)461-4188 (W)
> (972)814-4631 (M)
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