“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! This broadcast is coming to you today from Downing Stadium.It’s an overcast and drizzly day here in Kenton, but we expect to see lots of fast action out there on the field as the Kenton Warriors meet the Jackson Bears for the first pro game of the season.” For those of you not too familiar with this great game of soccer, let me tell you briefly how it’s played.There are two teams of 11 players try to maneuver(机动灵巧动作)a round ball into the nets by kicking it with their feet or by using any part of the body except their arms and hands.Sometimes they even bounce it off each other.If the ball goes into the net, the team kicking it scores one point. A goalie stands in front of each net to keep the other team from scoring.Only goalies are allowed to use their hands.They may grab the ball, take four steps, and throw or kick it to one of their team members.And, believe me, every team member plays to win! In Europe, if players are seriously injured and taken out of the game, no one can replace them.That is why you will sometimes see people on the field who are playing despite their injuries.But in America, substitutes(替补队员)are allowed. Here comes the Kenton team onto the field in their bright green jerseys(紧身套杉)and while shorts with knee-length socks!I don't think the wet field conditions are going to slow down this winning team one bit!Now the Jackson Bears in gold shorts and white jerseys are moving onto the field.It’s certain to be a close game with these two champion teams. “Kenton wins the toss! Here’s the kickoff.” |