4月9日中午，天气晴朗，徐州华顿国际初中部举办了中外师生足球友谊赛。未开赛之前，赛场上早已人头攒动，一场争夺战即将开始。
The friendly football match between Chinese and foreign teachers and students of Xuzhou Walton International School was successfully held at noon on April 9th, on a fine sunny spring day. Before the start of the game, the arena was already crowded with people full of excitement, as the great showdown was about to begin.
随着主裁判一声哨响，两方的队员便开始了龙争虎斗，各施绝技，拉开了令人窒息的持续赛，让在场的观众都欢呼不已。队员凭借之前刻苦的训练，赛场上出色的防守、迅猛的攻势把比赛推向了高潮，双方队员精湛的脚法、完美的盘带、犀利的射门以及精彩的配合博得场下观众的阵阵掌声。啦啦队们奋力高呼,每赢一球时都为队员们尖叫呐喊，每输一球时都为队员们加油打气。
Teams stood for the traditional photo and sportsmanly handshakes were exchanged before the referee's whistle got us underway. The players on both sides began to exchange attacking and defending plays in order to outdo each other. Performing their own tricks and skills; kicking off a breathtaking back and forth contest of wills, which made the audience cheer and shout with excitement. With their previous hard training, excellent defense and rapid offensive on the field, the players tried their best ending the game with a dramatic climax. The exquisite footwork, perfect dribbling, sharp shooting and wonderful cooperation of the players on both sides won the audience's applause. The cheerleaders shouted hard, celebrated for the players every time they scored a goal or a good tackle was made, and cheered words of encouragement every time they missed. This football match did not only strengthen the bonds and communication between teachers and students of Walton International School, but also enrich the campus cultural life, and demonstrate a healthy spirit of hard work, determination and above all, good sportsmanship.
此次足球比赛不仅加强了华顿国际初中部师生之间的交流与沟通，丰富了校园文化生活，也体现了他们奋勇拼搏，不轻言放弃的良好精神面貌。相信华顿的明天会更好！
With high fives, hearty handshakes and smiles on their faces after giving it their all; win or lose the players showed great respect for one another and also appreciation for the fans showing their support. We look forward to the next heated contest as Walton’s squad moves onto their next challenge!
