March 12, 2016: This is Ryan’s first year to play
in a soccer club. It has been quite the
learning experience for us.
First of all, there is no age limits of the
players. If you are good enough to keep up (be you 13 or 30 years), you can play. I suspect Ryan is one of the youngest at 15
years to be on the team. There are a
bunch with look 18-25. Ryan plays right
forward. He was relieved to discover
that he is an asset to the team. He’s
fast, smart and can shoot.
Today Ryan had his first scrimmage. It was scheduled for 3. We were the first to arrive in Cero Yvy (a 15
minute drive) just before 3. We were, however, the first ones there. At 3:30 the team began to arrive on
motorcycles. They were all dressed
up. They had ridden 10 miles on dirt
roads in 95 degree weather in jeans and button down shirts. Ryan, wearing athletic shorts and a t-shirt
was underdressed. Even though the team
had arrived, there seemed no rush to start.
At 4 the payers began stripping down to their skivvies, replacing jeans
with the athletic shorts in their backpack and dress shirts with the jerseys
the coach handed out. Ryan was thankful
he didn’t have to do that. 4:30 the game
began. Unfortunately Ryan’s team lost
0-1. Ryan played well against aggressive
opposition. About half way through the
first half Ryan began elbowing and pushing in true Paraguayan playing style
earning him cheers from the Jataity crowd.
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