Recount Text, A Day in My Life: Football Edition, Alumni of UNTIRTA League 2024

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their experience playing in the final match of a football league with their alumni club, Cabri. With a perfect record so far, they face off against their rival to determine the champion. The speaker, who plays as a defensive midfielder due to a knee injury, describes the match's challenges and excitement. Despite not scoring, their teammate Pandu shines with a brilliant solo run, securing the win. Ultimately, the team clinches the championship for the second time, and the speaker reflects on the importance of friendships and hobbies like football in maintaining a balanced, fulfilling life.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has a football match at 15:30, representing their club, Cabri, which is an alumni club from the English Department of Urta.
• 😀 This is the final game of the league, and winning the match will determine the league champion.
• 😀 The team has won all their previous games and has not had any defeats or draws, making them the favorites for this match.
• 😀 The team won the previous edition of the league in 2023 and hopes to repeat the success.
• 😀 The speaker bikes to the Sultan Malana Yousef Stadium, where the match will take place, narrowly avoiding rain but encountering wet roads.
• 😀 The match is scheduled after the second game of the day, and the speaker's team is facing their rivals, the PLS alumni.
• 😀 The speaker's team is ahead 1-0 by the time the speaker enters the match in the second half, with their role being a defensive midfielder.
• 😀 The speaker's main role is to prevent attackers from reaching the center backs and to support the midfielders in controlling the game.
• 😀 The speaker used to play as a left winger or center back but shifted to midfielder after a knee injury three years ago.
• 😀 The speaker misses an opportunity to score but praises their teammate, Pandu, who scores with a brilliant solo run and is the match's top scorer.
• 😀 The speaker is thrilled not only for winning the league for the second time but also for avoiding injury and strengthening friendships through the sport.

Q & A

What is the football match about?

The football match is the final game of the league, where the narrator’s team is competing for the championship title.

What is the narrator's role in the match?

The narrator plays as a defensive midfielder, focusing on defense and supporting both the center and attacking midfielders.

What was the narrator’s previous position before changing to midfielder?

Originally, the narrator played as a left winger or center back, but after a knee injury, they changed their position to a midfielder.

How has the narrator's team performed so far in the league?

The narrator’s team has won all their previous games without any defeats or draws, and they are aiming to win the league again.

Who is the narrator's biggest competitor in this final match?

The opponent team is the alumni of PLS, who are described as very strong and agile.

How did the narrator contribute to the match despite not being in an offensive role?

Although the narrator didn’t score, they played a key role in defense and had one opportunity to shoot, though it was executed poorly. They also supported the midfielders in controlling the game.

Who scored the most goals for the narrator’s team?

Pandu, a player on the narrator’s team, scored the most goals with a brilliant solo run, and is described as energetic and fun.

How does the narrator feel about winning the league?

The narrator is thrilled not only about winning the league but also about staying injury-free, which was an important concern given their past knee injury.

What does the narrator believe about the importance of friendships and hobbies?

The narrator believes that strengthening bonds with friends is a true blessing and that having a hobby, especially sports, is essential for relieving stress and avoiding boredom.

Where did the football match take place?

The match took place at Sultan Malana Yousef Stadium.