A real family enjoys a rare soccer game on opposite sidelines

A real family enjoys a rare soccer game on opposite sidelines

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Jose Leal has enjoyed watching his son Emiliano Leal play soccer over the years. Aliyev Taylor’s coach was looking to score a goal past him and Tompkins’ teammate on Friday.

The Reals met on the pitch for the first time in an out-of-district game at Crump Stadium. Emiliano Real helped Tompkins post a 5–0 shutout with his father and family on the opposite sideline in attendance.

“It was fantastic,” said Emiliano Real. “He has good tactics and a good team. I’m glad he won.”

In his ninth season as head coach and 23rd season as a teacher, Jose Leal coached his son during much of his club competitive development, first with the Katie Youth Soccer Association and later with West Houston Soccer Club.

The Lions coach, who has worked with Emiliano Real since childhood, had the chance to see his skills with the national team on Friday.

“The first time he was very young, he was about four years old,” said Lille. “It was fun because he’s my son. I am very happy to

Emiliano Lille was one of three siblings who attended Tompkins, one of whom was Jose Real Jr. Jose Lille Jr. He played three sports and was one of the school’s first graduates before earning a degree in business from St. Thomas College.

Sophomore Nadia Leal played Saturday morning in the I-10 Shootout with the Tompkins’ junior varsity team. Lorenzo Leal recently finished his eighth grade football season at Woodcreek Middle School and next fall he plans to join the Tompkins.

All three siblings were in the stands for Friday’s game, along with their mother and Karina Leal, an Alief ISD teacher of 20 years.

Taylor (1-2-2) had his first shot on goal less than two minutes into the match and nearly scored in the second half with a header from César Efrain Hernández Regalado. However, Tompkins had most of the scoring opportunities during that time.

Ryan Sharma interrupted a scoreless match in the 22nd minute when a pass diverted towards him in the box. He beat the far-side goalkeeper to take his 1-0 lead at half-time.

Tompkins (5-1-1) scored three goals in six minutes, started in the 28th minute by a steal from Eloy Ferrero and a rocket inside the near post.

The Falcons scored four minutes later when Jose Ramos knocked out the rebound after a hard shot by Marco Boone. Cameron Burke made it 4–0 two minutes later after Jameel Guerrero saved a dive with a strike from 20 yards out.

Taylor had one of the best chances midway through the second half, but a free-kick in the right place by Bryan Enrique Chuc narrowly missed being tapped by an open teammate. The Lions went into the game against St. Louis Catholic (Louisiana) with his one goal in a 1–0 win, but he also recorded three shutouts.

Andrew Bodington scored Tompkins’ fifth, while Sharma, Ramos, Braden Lehner and Roman Ryabchenko provided assists. Jason Stone and William Duncan shut out with goals.

“The second half was much better,” said Emiliano Real. “It was a tight first half.

Listed as a midfielder, Real played primarily as a defender this season, starting at centre-back against Taylor. He also scored in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over Katy in District 19-6A’s opener.

Making his first state appearance in 2021, Tompkins has led his opponents 18-3 in seven games this season. The Falcons have a big week ahead with Cinco Ranch and Seven Lakes.

“Our target now is the next game, Cinco Ranch,” Real said. “We have to beat them first. Our goal is to win the division.”

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