Highlights from my fall semester
October was an exciting month for me. Between the
homework load picking up, the fall break and midterms, I enjoyed a soccer game
at the International Friendly between the US and Ecuador. There was a match in
East Hartford, not far from Trinity and I was invited to go. Many of you know
that I enjoy sports, so going to this game was quite an adventure! I was also
told that Landon Donovan would be playing his last game.
I had a great
experience at my first soccer math and I hope to see more in the future. I
enjoyed the atmosphere at the game. The tail gating seemed like the point to
get everyone excited for what was going to come. The game started at 7 pm and
we got a chance to see the beautiful sunset. During the match, we were
rewarded with the American fans that were all decked out in white, blue and red
and standing in one area. Their leader reminded me of the drum major in band
and he was getting the crowd pumped the entire time. I was amused by the
American fans that were quick to boo the referee and the Ecuadorian players
even though the American players were at fault at times. The Ecuadorian fans
really made their voices heard event though they were outnumbered. Lastly, I got
to see Donovan play for 40 minutes and the excitement every time he was in our
corner and about to make a shot at the goal. We left too early to see the goal
to see Ecuador score their goal and tie the score at 1-1, but I was there to
see the Americans score their first goal. Although this match wasn’t anything
like the World Cup in Brazil, it was a great event to get excited and to
rediscover just what it means to support your country at a sporting event. Next
time, I will be prepared with all my gears like the true American fans we saw
in the crowd.
Photos: The sunset at Rentschler Field in East Hartford; the
American fans showing their support
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