Matches are an essential part of sports and games.
Matches Give rise to competitive spirit and sportsman-ship. Moreover, matches
are a sort of get together where players, apart from playing displaying their
physical stamina exchange ideas and information and have free and frank
discussions among themselves.
Recently, I happened to witness a football match
played between F.C. College and Government College Lahore. The match was played
at the Govt. College ground. The entire ground was swept clean and then
decorated. There were chairs on one side of the ground for invitees and VIPs.
The other sides were open for the spectators. Both the teams were in their high
spirits. They were dressed most smartly and neatly. Both were appearing equally
strong. The spectators were expecting a well contested and lively game. The
ground and its surroundings were jam packed by the public.
The match started at 5 P.M. sharp. The G.C. team
won the toss and chose the favorable side. Soon the referee blows the whistle
and the match started. They were hopeful of scoring the goal. In the first few
minutes the G.C. team dominated. They penetrated into the defenses of their
rival team but could not score any goal. Anyhow, their splendid performance
puzzled the F.C. College team and the latter resorted to rough game. I.e.
kicking ball at random. But the captain did not lose heart and encouraged his
team with the result that the team was re-invigorated. The F.C. college team
soon recovered their lost position and in the heat of the moment scored a goal.
There was thunderous applause when the goal was scored. The whole team was
cheered by their supporters. But at the same time, the right half of G.C. team
was badly injured and the right inner had to play the double role throughout
the whole game. Soon tile referee blew a long whistle and first half was called
off.
Then the players took some rest and refreshment.
There was a loud noise in the play ground as the supporters of both the teams
rushed to their receptive sides in order to cheer them and encourage them.
Again the referee whistled and the match started.
Now, the G.C. team girded up its loins and played with caution. The goalkeeper
of G.C. team also became very alert. In the first fee moments the F.C team put
pressure on the G.C. team; their left half made three hits one after another in
the goal of G.C. but the goalkeeper of G.C. team showed his extraordinary skill
by kicking the ball back.
Now, the game was passing through a critical stage.
Each side was trying its best to score a goal but soon the time was over and it
synchronizes with the scoring of a goal by F.C. team to G.C. team. This was a
surprising feat which created a great sensation. The winning team received
deafening cheers from its supporters while the other spectators admired the
courage, and sportsman-like behavior shown by both the teams. It was really an
exciting match and the spectators appeared to have enjoyed it very much.