The Soccer Game

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The soccer game was almost over.

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The soccer game was almost over. The score was tied. One to one. In the last minute I got the ball. I ran toward the goal. A player from the other team chased me. I kicked the ball hard. It flew past the goalie. It went in! My team won. Everyone cheered. My coach gave me a high five. My mom was in the stands. She was clapping. I was so happy. We got a ribbon. I will never forget that goal.

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