April 19, 2009

Today was very good; we trained at Argentina Juniors, the place where Maradona was discovered
as a 10 year old; Many famous Argentine players where developed on the fields where we trained.
In the afternoon we viewed the River/Boca game at a fantastic Sports Cafe and then went to the Pro
game Lanus/Tigres with a memorable atmosphere. Our dinner at 1030pm was Italian and delicious.
enjoy the pictures; more to come on Tuesday!!

April 20, 2009

Tuesday, we played our first matches with the U13 team losing 3-0 and the U14 team bowing 2-1’
The younger team came out very tentative and conceded two early goals; the U14 team came out strong and took a 1-0
lead thru most of the 1st half before allowing 2 goals just prior to halftime and the score line remained until the final whistle;

Tonight we will go to a Pizza restaurant with the players and the Parents to the Tango dinner show;
Everyone is doing well; Pictures will follow later tonight.


April 21, 2009

The games tonight were very difficult versus Defensor Belgrano
with the U14 team losing 5-1 and the U13 team losing 3-0.
There were many positives with both teams asserting themselves physically
against slightly older teams. The U14 Oakwood team had a very good first half
that ended 1-1 The Oakwood U13 team battled as well but in the end the speed
of play was again much faster down here than we are used too. Excellent learning
situation for all involved.

Tonight we have a BBQ at Ricardo Ansaldi’s (Our Tour operator) house that promises to be special.
Buenos Aires is a vibrant city that is always bustling, (13 million people). The hospitality & food have
been superb.