The Soccor Book Text

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="9f3d4c03.jpg"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Soccer Book"><U>The Soccer Book</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Arial" ><B>HOME</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>   |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HOME"><U>home</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The Soccor Book Text</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Child's Name. Child's Last Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Becomes a </div> <div> Soccer Star </div> <div> This book was created</div> <div> especially for </div> <div> Child's Name, Child's Last Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Dedication: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >With Love, etc.</FONT> </div> <bR> <div> Book From: </div> <div> Date of Gift </div> <div> Child's Name, Child's Last Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > lay asleep in his bed, dreaming about tomorrow's game. The next afternoon would be one of the most important games he had ever played. A scout from America's national team would be in </FONT>Hometown<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > watching the game and perhaps select players to represent America in the World Youth Championships. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> In his office, the scout was busy assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each player. In fact, the team he had already picked was so strong that he didn't think anyone from tomorrow's game would have a chance to make the team. </div> <bR> <div> The next day <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> was awesome. He dribbled the ball as if it were attached to his feet. His passes were right on the mark and he scored a beautiful goal to help his team tie the best team in the league. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> had noticed the scout watching him, but the scout was stone-faced, and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> didn't know what he was thinking. </div> <bR> <div> Two days later, the scout telephoned him. </div> <bR> <div> "<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT>, would you be interested in playing for America in the World Youth Championships?" he asked. "We have a series of practices starting next week and then the games begin." </div> <bR> <div> "Yes!" <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> said excitedly, nearly dropping the telephone. "I'll be there." </div> <div> At practice the next week, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> met his coach and was introduced to all the other players. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> proudly put on the American uniform. He could hardly wait for the championships to begin.</div> <bR> <div> "Imagine," he thought to himself, "I'm playing for America." </div> <bR> <div> After a week of tough practices, the day of the first match finally arrived. In the locker room, the coach was going over the game plan and giving the players their final instructions. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's N</FONT>ame sat very still and quiet. He was so nervous. </div> <bR> <div> When the American team ran onto the field, the roar of the crowd was deafening. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's N</FONT>ame had never been in front of a crowd this large before.</div> <bR> <div> Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > became even more nervous when he remembered that he would be seen on television for the first time. He wondered if Friend's name would be watching as he was introduced to the crowd. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Soon the big game was ready to begin. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> joined several other players on the bench. Unfortunately, the first half started badly for America as the opposition took the lead early in the game. America was still losing by a goal at half-time. </div> <bR> <div> In the American dressing room you could hear a pin drop. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> and the rest of the players were dejected. The silence was finally broken when the coach came into the room. He suggested that a number of players should be playing better. He then went over the game plan for the second half and tried to "pump-up" his troops. </div> <bR> <div> The American team played much better in the second half, but could not get the goal they needed to catch up. The game was very physical and several players were knocked to the ground with hard tackles. America's star goal scorer fell painfully to the ground after a tackle and was unable to continue.</div> <bR> <div> The coach called <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> over. "Get in there and try to score a goal," he instructed him. </div> <bR> <div> Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > was not used to competing against such good players. The pace was incredibly quick. As usual, he played hard, and sweat poured down his brow. The sounds of the crowd rang in his ear. </FONT>Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > knew that his friends, including </FONT>Friend's names<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, were cheering every move that he made and he did not want to disappoint such good friends. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> The first time <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> got the ball, he managed to side-step a defender and loft the ball into the penalty area. One of his teammates leaped above the other defenders and headed the ball into the corner net. The crowd erupted into cheers. The game was tied.</div> <div>  </div> <div> With only three minutes of time remaining to play, it seemed that the game was certain to go into extra time. Both teams were desperate to find a way to score that winning goal. As time slipped away, the ball came to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> near mid-field. He ran up the field with defenders all around him. </div> <bR> <div> Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > faked as if he were going to kick to the right and then using all the skill he had been taught, he drilled the ball toward the upper left corner of the goal. The crowd was silent and time seemed to stand still. Then, suddenly, the ball was in the net. As the crowd realized that </FONT>Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > had just scored the winning goal of the game, they went wild with excitement. </FONT>Child's Name <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >ran with joy, waving his hands high. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> All of the American players ran to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT>, excitedly jumping and shouting. </div> <bR> <div> The crowd was cheering loudly: "<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name!, Child's Name!, Child's Name!, Child's Name</FONT>!", just as time ran out and the referee blew the final whistle. The American team had won. </div> <bR> <div> That night <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> could hardly sleep. All he could think about was "The Big Game" and the sounds of the fans cheering. Next week, they would play again. Although it was a long shot, America, with <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name's</FONT> help, had a chance to be world champions. </div> <bR> <div> That night <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> had a dream. He imagined winning the world championship and holding the cup high above his head while the crowd cheered wildly. One time he woke up holding his pillow as if it were a trophy. It wasn't quite the trophy he wanted, but <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Arial" >Child's Name</FONT> knew he wasn't far from making his dream come true. </div> <bR> <div> Child's Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Hope you enjoy this book from </div> <bR> <div> Book From<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >: </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>