A Mid-Day Dream

                                            A Mid-Day Dream

Ayan a 15 years old boy. He love to play football. Football is his dream. His parents also want that their son become a footballer. Ayan goes for practice every day time to time. His practice ground is far away from his home. But it is not matter for him. Ayan thought nothing about football.

It is the first day of week. Their coach is very serious about  their practice. After a hard practice season all players are tried. They all lay down on the ground.

Now it is a historical time for India  because first time senior World cup organized by India this year. India is in group “c” with France, Canada and Ghana. Ayan is very excited for the first match of world cup. He is an important member of Indian team. He plays a vital role in the midfield. He also played for Mohun Bagan A.C Club. Last year he became the best player of India. Team India is highly depended on him. It will be a new Era of Indian football. The neo – natal Era will be start from 10th march 2026. The opening ceremony will be held at Mumbai but the first kick of will be Yuba Bharati Krirangan at Kolkata. It will be the historical moment of Indians. All players are ready to dedicate them for team India.

Very soon the day come. All Govt. and non govt. offices are closed without any Couse. Women’s are cooked very early and ready to watch the big match. The first match of group “c” is India vs France. Everybody is very excited. After under 17 World cup first time team India come on the field for worm up. The house full stadium is loudly chanting for India. They called “ India” , “ India” some called “Ayan “ “Ayan”. The shout of the stadium spread a long distance. Now it is the time for kick off and also a historical moment for India. All crowds are standing for our national anthem. And at last the great match is start. Some great footballers are in the France Team. But Indians are not afraid them. They are try their best. It is 20th minutes of the match Harry get a goal for France. France ahead one goal lead. The stadium became pin drop silence. But now Indian players are charmed. Ayan take the lead of the midfield and India turned up. Stadium again shout with “India”    “India”    “India”…………

After half time the match start again . Indian players are playing well. At 61st minute of the match midfielder Ayan get a pass from Cootinho. Ayan received the ball and start a slow run with his great dribbling, and shoot the ball from the D- box area. The ball goes into the goal and the stadium shout loudly with Ayan – Ayan ……

Suddenly Ayan woke up and saw his friend Sanjib call him  for return dressing room. Ayan look around and understand it is a dream. But he touch the grass and say “ I execute my dream one day.” They all back home but nobody knows Ayan’s oath.