Piranha European Travelog

 

July 24, 1999 Depart for London from BWI

July 25, 1999 Connect London to Frankfurt

July 25, 1999 Frankfurt to Rheine, Germany via busRheine is in the northwest part of Germany about half way between Essen and Emden.

July 26, 1999 Visited Münster, Germany. Münster is northeast of Essen. Game against FCH Rheine Rheine 4 - Piranhas 3

July 27, 1999 Trip to Enschede, Holland. Enschede is just across the border from Rheine. Game against Victoria Enschede Piranhas 5 - Enschede 0 (Hat trick by Heather Pearson)

July 28, 1999 Depart for Lunderskov, Denmark . Lunderskov is in Jutland, due east of Esbjerg along the eastern coast.

 

July 29, 1999 Trip to Legoland then game against Lunderskov IF

 

July 30, 1999 Trip to Kolding, a larger city near Lunderskov.

 

July 31, 1999 Begin Lunderskov Cup Tournament. The Piranhas are the first US team to play in this tournament!!!!

versus BNS Denmark Piranhas win 5-0

versus Rodby, Denmark Piranhas win 4-0

versus Sallingsund, Denmark Piranhas win 7-0

 

August 1, 1999 Tournament continues

versus Bramming, Denmark Piranhas win 5-0

versus Feldborg/Haderup Piranhas win 6-0

Tournament final - Piranhas win 5-0 PIRANHAS WIN TOURNAMENT!!!

 

August 2, 1999 Depart for Sweden

While in Sweden, the Piranhas will be staying with families in Stockholm.

August 3, 1999 scrimmage versus Gideonsberg IF. Piranhas win 9-1

August 4, 1999 scrimmage versus Hammerby IF

August 5 - 8, 1999 Kick Cup - opponents to be determined

August 9, 1999 Return home to US, via London. Arrive at Dulles in early evening.

 

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