Sasuke switched the TV on and he rushed out to the oven to save his pre-made pizza from being burned to a crisp. Today was a big day and there was no was he was going to miss it. The big game was being broadcasted around the world for everyone to see.

The Land of Fire's soccer team was going up against their long time rivals, the Land of Sand. If the Fire won this game, it meant that they would advance to the Finals to play against the Land of Clouds to win the World Cup.

This was the moment he had been waiting for his entire life. All his tears, sweat, and blood had been spilt for this very event.

The Uchiha heard the opening ceremony of the tournament blast on the television and he rushed into the living room and plopped onto the couch with his food. He brought his hands up and prayed like his life depended on it.

Please let them win Kami. I promise to wash the dishes for the rest of my life.

"Papa!" A small child ran over and sat next down in the empty seat next to him. "Is it time?"

Sasuke pulled his daughter into his lap. "You made it in time Sarada!"

"Where's Mama?!"

He pointed to the TV. "She's right there."

The screen panned over to two line of women walking out of the tunnel in a professional manner. Their uniforms gleamed with the highest form of respecting man had ever seen. The rows suddenly formed a long line and each player held their head high in front of the crazy crowd.

Each team sang their appropriate National Anthem. While this happened, the camera zoomed in closely to a certain pink haired woman in a white and green jersey.

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Sasuke's heart soared with passion and Sarada whispered, "WOAHHHH" under her breath. "Mama sure is amazing!"

The camera angle changed and it now was focused in on her face. Sakura's expression was quite serious as she sang, but he knew very well that she was extremely happy to be there. Playing on the field was her life and with everything that she had gone through, she deserved it more than anyone on the planet.

Sakura beat the odds and made her debut at the late age of twenty-five. Achieving this feat was far from easy. It was the most difficult decision she had ever made in her life. After she had given birth to her beautiful daughter, the Pinkette decided to quit pursuing her dream as a professional athlete. She was a bit upset, but she didn't want to sacrifice the time between her and her family.

Sasuke was rather upset by her choice. He begged her for months, nearly a year, to continue her career. It was perfectly acceptable for a female athlete to had a child and continue playing, but Sakura did not think it was the smartest idea. Often times, the two would have very heated discussions about whether she was making the right choice or not. It usually ended up with Sasuke sleeping on the couch for a night or two.

Finally after a long day of work, Sasuke came home to Sakura crying her eyes out. He rushed over to see what was wrong and sure enough, she desperately needed to step out onto the field. Seeing her in that broken state was like the time she had broke down on the soccer field years ago back in their college days. Nothing was worse than Sasuke seeing his wife depressed over what she loved. He talked to her one last time and finally convinced her to play again.

Now, she was standing on the green pasture with not only a hundred thousand fans in a stadium, but millions of people admiring her on TV.

"This is the first time ever, in the history, the Land of Fire had made it past Round Sixteen," a sports commentator said as he broke the Uchiha's train of thought. "This team has promising players, but there is one that everyone will be watching. Sakura Uchiha has been the talk of the last year."

"Oh yes! She's an important, if not, THE most important aspect of the team. Debuting her career about a year and a half ago, she has proved that she has raw talent, and most of all, more passion than any human on this Earth." another announcer added. "If Fire wins this cup, Sakura has a HUGE chance of winning the Balon D'Or."

"She's not only a promising player but a monster on the field. There is no doubt that the woman has made such an impact in the world of soccer. Even the greatest of male players, such as Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar, have recognized and that alone says so much."

The commentators continued their review over players, teams, and tactics that Sasuke had tuned them out without knowing. He glanced Sarada, who was still sitting in his lap.

Not only was his wife the best female player, she was also the most loving Mother. It was difficult for her to temporarily leave her family for trainings and games to follow her dream, but Sasuke assured her that no matter what happened, he and Sarada were going to be next to her through it all.

"Yup. Mama is sure amazing," Sasuke responded as he buried his face in his daughter's back. He would have been in that same very stadium with Sakura, but his job didn't let him. At the last minute, his boss let him have the week off, but he took into consideration of Sarada. She was not ready for the traveling.

Sure, he could have dropped her off at her grandparents house, however, it wouldn't have been the same. Sakura wanted ALL of her family to be there. They had decided that if they were to show up to a game, it would be the Finals, so her husband called in for that week instead.

The girl turned around and jumped up and down. "PAPA! IT'S STARTING!"

The whistle on the television sounded and the game was underway. At that moment, Kizashi busted through the door, along with Mebuki, and the family began to chant from the bottom of their lungs.

"GO MAMA GO!" Sarada repeated over and over.

Throughout the entirety of the game, Sasuke and Kizashi screamed like mad men at every little call the ref made, shot the teams kicked, and saves the goalkeepers managed to get to. Sarada stared at their every move and copied every single gesture.

The game had gone into overtime and the score was tied 2-2 and the clock read 119'. If the score stayed the same by the time the clock reached 120'+, they would automatically go into a penalty shootout. That was the last thing the teams needed at this point. The pressure was up at everyones throat and the game needed to end now.

The Fire country had possession of the ball and they were determined to score.

The defender passed a ball to a midfielder and that player controlled the ball and looked for an opening. She sent a through ball to one of the Forwards, but the opposing team and pulled an offsides trap on the player. Just as the side Ref was going to raise his flag, the ball soared over the Forward's head and went straight to the sideline.

The ball wasn't meant for that player.

Fire's number three had snuck through the defense and received the ball with grace.

It was a trap that trapped the trap.

Sakura cut in and ran to goal. The crowd jumped to their feet and shouted all sorts of madness. Sasuke shot up to his feet and yelled with all his might.

The Pinkette was now one on one with the Goalie.

She pulled a feint, crossed the keeper, and chipped the sphere into the goal.

3-2

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The Center Ref blew his whistle to signal the end of the game.

Everyone lost it.

More than half the crowd jumped and cheered for their favorite player.

Sasuke and Kizashi hugged each other in ecstasy, toppling over the couch. Sarada ran to her Grandmother and they both cried tears of joy.

Before the Pinkette was tackled by her frenzied teammates, she ran up to the nearest camera, kissed her ring finger, and blew a kiss into the lens.

Sasuke's heart fluttered and tears escaped the corner of his eyes.

Sakura and her team were advancing to the Finals. All her handwork led up to this very moment and there nothing that could take it away from her.

-FIN-

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A/N:

AH! THANKS SO MUCH FOR KEEPING UP WITH THIS STORY! You have no idea how much it means to me! :)

Until next time!