First Soccer Game

First soccer game....Im interviewing my coach Fransico Jr. Fernandes known as "JR" when he turned pro.


The pressure was on JR said as he walked on for his first ever soccer game. He said when he went on the field he was scared stiff and he was excited. He said he would get subbed out see what happens in the story.

What team did you play for?
Sao Paoulo its a big country in Brazil.

What Postition did you play?
Center Striker

Where you born in Brazil?
Yes that was the team I dreamed of playing for.

What was going thourgh your mind before the game?
I couldnt think at all I was so nervous I told my coach I was going to be sick but he said you will be fine.

What made you come down?
Nothing did i just did as what I do in soccer and that was play.

Where the other team or your teammates worse,same,or better than you?
It was all of the same ones In was suprised some of those people could play pro.

At halftime what was goin in your mind?
Well they scored its 1-0 and I was thinking we cant come back.

Did any other of your friends make pro?
No they all moved to America to start a new life but i didnt give up on my dream and I stayed in Brazil for 21 years and it finally came.

Did you want to move to America?
Yes i was thinking after my career.

What happened second half?
I was more calm and my time came and I SCORED!

How did you feel then?
....Awesome I thought I could do anything.

What was the final score?
2-1 my teammate Hugo Almedia scored and we became best friends.

Thats the story of Fransico Jr. Fernandes He didnt get to finish his career because of a knee injured at the age of 25. He said he loved the experince.Thanks JR!