Medieval Times Goodbye: ODP (Day 9)

Boys ODP finally got a day off to go shopping for all those gifts for home that they missed. The 2001s fresh off their excursion into Vienna with the experience of bartering and the 2002s off of a second place finish in the tournament.

Tours of the local castle, piazzas and other locations featured this adventure in Budapest before heading back to the hotel for a swim and packing. 

The 2000s were looking forward to their fourth match, the 2002s
were finally rested after their whirlwind arrival in Eastern Europe. There was good news and bad news delivered the night before… the bad news first. The Hungarian club had withdrawn their offer to host both matches, the good news… we would play each other.

Formal ceremonies including the Star Spangled Banner would kick off a very spirited match at Danube Park (See yesterday’s blog). The 2002s wanting to prove themselves and the 2000s with the pressure of carrying the game. Most of the first 10 minutes, play revolved in the 02s half then a quick counter and on their first attack, the 02s were in front. The rest of the half the 02s dominated on the ball till a late corner which was half cleared and pounced on by 00s, 1-1 at the half. The second stanza had the 00s in possession and the 02s defending valiantly. A good match had it’s fair share of futbol and tough tackling finished, a draw.

Later that evening, all four teams had a fantastic send off with a wonderful meal and performance (coaches will feel the pain of going on a diet upon return). Medieval dinning that took place as a goodbye to the teams, from outfits to music, the food was quality as our groups sang well into the night.

We are writing this at 4:30am Hungarian time.... will see you tonight back home.

Goodbye Hungary.