Friday, March 29, 2013

Second game is another victory!

The first half of our day was spent at a local does market in Agropoli.  It wasn't like hand-crafted items as we were hoping.  It was more like a giant thrift store of used stuff.  Occasionally there would be a tent that had new stuff.  I purchased a lot of scarves, which seems to be the "fashion" around here for men and women. 
After the flea market, we walked about 10 minutes over to the stadium.  Our girls beat Rome 4-2.  Bobbie had a hat trick plus one!  The Italian girls asked to take a photo with only Bobbie...it was so cute.  Oh, and most importantly, Taegan got her first yellow card.  It was a weak call, but she's very proud to have gotten her first one here in Italy.
Following the game, we experienced the opening ceremonies.  Each team walked around the track holding our flag while the arena played our national anthem.  Of course...I cried.  Pretty sure most of us got teary-eyed.  This was about as close as we will ever get to being a part of the Olympics...certainly a day we will never forget!
We stayed at the stadium to watch the boys play.  They have been getting hammered pretty badly because they are playing 98 boys...and our boys are 01's.  Taegan and a few other girls were invited to play for our boys team to add some strength.  We only lost 2-0, which is not bad compared to their 12-0 loss the day before.  Taegan finally got to play defender and she looked good!
Today we have another game at 11am.  Then we are going to tour some more ancient ruins followed by some local shopping.  If today's game goes well, we will be in the finals...so keep your fingers crossed!

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