"I can't pitch - the sun's in my eyes!"

Today Jake began a new phase in his sports career by playing his first game for Team Unilever in the North Bangkok Soccer League. How did the Green-and-White fare in their season opener? I'll let the photos tell the story.


Just before gametime the team met with their coach to talk strategy and make some adjustments. No. 9 was wishing he had worn some looser-fitting underwear.











Depite being a on a new team in a new league in a new country, Jake had no trouble asserting himself and taking control of the game. He attacked the ball with a ferocity that at times intimidated even his team-mates.










Even the best-conditioned athletes need to take time out to properly hydrate. Our hero enjoys a lovely beverage at half-time.

















Always willing to place team objectives over individual accomplishments, the fact that he was held scoreless was of no concern to Number 9. Here he enthusiastically rushes off the field to join in wild celebration with his teamates after Team Unilevers 3-1 victory over Team Tesco-Lotus.