Introduction
Soccer or football, as known outside the U.S., has a rich history, with modern football tracing its origins in Britain in the early 19th century. Since the medieval period, folk football has been hosted in villages and towns according to homegrown traditions and with minimum guidelines (Giulianotti, 2022). The advancement of urbanization and industrialization led to a reduced leisure period coupled with constant violence that undermined and slowed the game’s development. To deepen the understanding of this game, the paper details its narration, description, and process analysis.
Narration
I got fascinated by the 2010 World Cup tournament and that would be the turning point in my strong love of the game. The match between the United States and Algeria in 2010 was my best when Landon Donovan pounced on a loose ball in the 91st minute to score a winning goal (ESPN, 2020). The solo goal was enough to send America to the next round of competition.
Description
Football is played based on a set of rules, using one round ball and two competing teams of eleven participants each brawling to score the opponent. The team that outscores the rival is the winner, while scoring the same number of goals leads to a draw (The International Football Association Board, 2018). Other than the goalkeepers, players are not allowed to deliberately play the ball with their hands and they are permitted to use other body parts to move the ball.
Process Analysis
Playing football requires players, equipment, and officials to help actualize the game. The players are drawn from both sides of opponents to compete. The game is played for 90 minutes with a 15-minute break after the end of the first 45 minutes (The International Football Association Board, 2018). The major equipment includes a ball, shorts, shirt, footwear, socks, and tolerable thin guards. The players should wear attire that distinguishes them from competitors. The game is played on a rectangular pitch of a length of approximately 100 meters and a width of roughly 70 meters.
Conclusion
In conclusion, growing up in a family that loves football, it became obvious that I would quickly develop an affinity towards this magnificent game. As a toddler, I would accompany my parents to the stadium to watch the local team play against other opponents. Over the years, I have watched several games, but the 2010 World Cup game pitting the U.S. and Algeria was the best.
References
ESPN. (2020). Donovan’s world cup goal against Algeria: The oral history of the most famous moment in USMNT history. ESPN. Web.
Giulianotti, R. C. (2022). Football. Britannica. Web.
The International Football Association Board. (2018). Laws of the game 2018/19. Web.