With the chess competition 48 hours in the rear view mirror it is now time to continue support of other teams. The chess juniors are scheduled to go to the first soccer game where we are supposed to participate in the Lev'lev charity. I have breakfast with some of my favorite coaches-including the inimitable Mike Schiesel of Water Polo and Joe the volleyball coach.
Breakfast was probably my favorite meal of the day in Israel. Plentiful Makyato, salads, omelettes and fish.
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| Of course I also had many dates in Israel |
The first game featured the boys junior team against the gold standard of soccer-Brazil.
The boys scored first on an amazing bicycle kick by Jackson. they scored a second goal but Brazil came roaring back to score twice and tie the game before half time.
The boys scored first on an amazing bicycle kick by Jackson. they scored a second goal but Brazil came roaring back to score twice and tie the game before half time.
As the second half wore on, the boys lost the girls from their cheering section as they had to get ready for their game with Israel. The game remained tied through regulation and the first overtime. With penalty kicks looming the US scored with three minutes left to take the lead. But Brazil came right back down the field and beat the goalie with a shot towards the corner,but David, the amazing number 8 headed the ball out of the goal!
I spend an enjoyable afternoon with some of the indispensable Maccabi leadership team. Midway through the girls game they leave to attend the boy's basketball final 30 minutes away. It was nice to see the management team relaxing because I honestly have no idea when these people ever slept, especially Leon, who always kept us one step ahead with his daily email updates.
The girls game is not nearly as suspenseful. Two early goals are never answered by Israel. The girls dominate possession and win 2-0. It is happy bus ride back to Haifa. We attend our final coach's meeting at 10:30 that night in the 21st floor training room. It is a chance for many celebrations from goldmedal winning coaches. We are given our final set of instructions regarding the closing ceremonies and departure day on Tuesday. Sleep will be a scarce commodity once again.
I spend an enjoyable afternoon with some of the indispensable Maccabi leadership team. Midway through the girls game they leave to attend the boy's basketball final 30 minutes away. It was nice to see the management team relaxing because I honestly have no idea when these people ever slept, especially Leon, who always kept us one step ahead with his daily email updates.
The girls game is not nearly as suspenseful. Two early goals are never answered by Israel. The girls dominate possession and win 2-0. It is happy bus ride back to Haifa. We attend our final coach's meeting at 10:30 that night in the 21st floor training room. It is a chance for many celebrations from goldmedal winning coaches. We are given our final set of instructions regarding the closing ceremonies and departure day on Tuesday. Sleep will be a scarce commodity once again.
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