We finally found Kobe a football team to play on. He is now part of the Johnstone Burgh Football Club. He had his first game this past Saturday. I am pretty impressed with myself that I'm already posting it and not waiting until March. It was freezing! Below is a photo of how Alyssa chose to watch the game.
Kobe was supposed to sit out the first half, but some of the players on his team were late so he was able to start. He had such a fun time. His team is pretty good too. It's amazing watching 8 year olds passing to each other down the field and getting so many shots on goal.
I was able to get a few action shots, but I missed both times that Kobe scored a goal. I did manage to catch one of his post-goal grins, as seen below. He has a fun little celebration that he does when he scores. He runs with his arms stretched out like an airplane. Too funny!
He was really happy after the game. They won 11 to 1. I'm really glad that he is able to finally participate in something that he is so passionate about.
Below is a full picture of the Johnstone Burgh uniform. It's interesting that they start with sponsors early. Each team has one and it's logo is on the front of their shirt and on their pullovers.
Kobe was only disappointed that he didn't score a hat trick. I ignorantly had to ask him what that meant. I learned that a hat trick is when you score three goals in one game. And that's your useless fact for the day!
