Sunday, June 17, 2018

Sunday, June 17

 
 Steven kicks off morning seminar with his presentation on "The Historical Context of Football in Russia."
 Today's agenda included a field trip to Sergiev Posad, about an hour's drive outside of Moscow, where the Delegation toured several cathedrals that comprise the religious heart of the Russian Orthodox Church.
 Joe G. at Sergiev Posad
 Alex buys some Matryoshka dolls, symbolic of Russia and made in Sergiev Posad.
 A local shopkeeper welcomes "Comrade" Patrick Perzanowsky to Sergiev Posad.
 Andrea facilitates a meeting of the Golden Bears!
 Joe G. and Nate give the borscht a try.
 Ryan is kitted out for Germany v. Mexico
 Bryan Gross leads the Delegation through the scrum to enter Luzhniki Stadium. Note the guy in the green shirt taking a photo of Bryan, who is now a celebrity in his own right in Moscow!
 The Golden Bears assemble after clearing security.
 About to enter Luzhniki.
 Kes waves the flag for Germany against Mexico.
 Since our group was seated in the Germany fan section, I found some fellow Americanos for a photo.  #outnumberedBUTundaunted
 Steve celebrating Father's Day in grand fashion at the World Cup!
Team introductions and the playing of national anthems before kickoff.
Mexican winger Hirving Lozano (22) at left in green, scored the lone goal to upset the reigning World Cup champion, Germany, 1-0.
El Tri's defense held off a relentless German assault to reward its fans in Luzhniki -- and elsewhere --  with the win! 

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