Of all the sports, soccer is what I find joy in the most, and the House Cup is one competition that I will never forget.
I was 12 when I first encountered soccer, but I didn't get much of a chance to play. When I entered high school, I was thrilled to know that there was a soccer team. My fellow teammates were quite skilled and I had a hard time keeping pace, so I tried my best in every class. Day by day, my passion for soccer grew and I began to love the sport. It wasn't easy for me to improve, but each time I touched the ball, I got a bit better.
The soccer House Cup is a traditional competition in our school. Our team trained hard for these games but for various reasons, we didn't win any matches. But I can still remember the lunch hours when we practiced, passing the ball to one another, shooting at the goal, and trying repeatedly to master certain moves. I can still recall moments of the matches, defending, taking control of the ball, and passing the ball to other teammates. I can still hear the cheering of the crowd after we made our shot at the goal and succeeded.
The best moment of the matches was when we faced House Gewu, a strong opponent. At half-time, the score stood at 3-0. All my teammates are at low morale（士气）, and that's when our goalkeeper said, "We are not winning, but we will not go down without a fight. Let's struggle and strive（努力） to the end. "You can tell that her words cheered us. The final score was 4-0, and we did our best.
It's usually believed that to win the championship is the most important thing, but for me, it is the process of fighting with teammates shoulder to shoulder and the spirit presented on the field that are the most valuable. I will always treasure these experiences.
