WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Errestampa Pallanuoto Bergamo (our team name- Errestampa= our main sponcor(a priniting company) Pallanuoto=the translation of "water polo" Bergamo= our city) are tournament champions! Thats the buzz around town! Well maybe not around town but at least around the pool. Sat and Sunday we played a 3 game round-robin tournament against 3 teams that will be competeing in our Division when season starts (December 4th).
Our first gamewas Sat night against Brescia (a very wealthy team that I dont think we were supposed to beat). It was especially a big game because as I am quickly finding out I am supposed to hate Brescia- There is a huge rivelry between the towns of Bergamo and Brecia and I guess everyone from Brescia is a PIG and we are perfect. Im so glad I picked the right town. This of course ment a large turnout! The stands were full and my heart was pumping heavily during the pregame introductions. Those of you that have played competitive sports know that this as one of their favorite feelings. This is why we play!
Some hardcore fans were singing different songs and chants as the opening whistle blew and the game was on! It was an even match the whole way through with no team going up by more than a goal. I did not get the the start but I was first off the bench. I really dont mind because it gives me a couple mins to study the other teams CenterForward because I dont know who the hell anyone is.
Two mins after the start of the game I got the call, "Roosil you in". A huge breath and a couple self slaps on the face and I was good to go! I went right in and got my first defensive stop. I continued to play well the rest of the game and ended with 3 steals and didn't get kicked out or scored on once from 2meters! I played about 3/4ths of the game. I even got the call to guard on the last play of the game when we only had a 1 goal advantage. I was Stoked!

After the game we had a huge team dinner at amazing restaurant that lasted for about 2 and a half hours. Cheese, Wine, so many different types of meat- Lets be honest, you wish you were there.
The next day we had two more games against two weaker teams and finished out winning the tournament. A great start to my Italian carrer. No goals scored on and only kicked out one time all weekend! I even droped a goal in the second game. Hey you gotta score 1 before you can get 2...
Today I move into my apt- I will check in soon

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