One day in Cesky Tesin, probably my favorite day in Cesky Tesin, Clay, Nick, Zach, and myself got the chance to play in a futbol and basketball tournament. You have 6-7 players a team. Which if you do the math, like I did, we needed 2 or three more players. I managed to find and ask the only english speaking czech guy, Vetia, and his two friends to join the USA team, and form team USA-CZ.
There were 4 teams total in the tourny, including us. We played 3 games of futbol, and 3 games in basketball. Best record of wins vs. losses wins each tournament.
First our basketball games. We started off confidently in basketball with a 50-8 victory, and a 38-6 win. We felt like we had it wrapped up only to find that we played the best team last. We barely squeaked by with a 16-10 victory. It got heated at times, but ended with hugs, and a trophy to team USA-CZ! Yes they had an actual trophy for us! Which i had the honor of giving to the best player on the other team.
Then onto the tourny that we were worried about, futbol (aka soccer). We started with a very tough game, but managed to squeeze a 4-2 victory out thanks to our czech team mates. We then played the best team in the tournament, who just so happens to be 6 pieces to a real soccer team in a league in the Czech republic! :) Our czech team mates informed us that we would probably lose to them badly.
The whistle blew, and we were down 2-0. It was a long, hard fought battle that ended in a 3-2 victory for team USA-CZ!!! This game turned almost strangers into friends. When the final whistle blew we were hugging and jumping for joy with our czech team mates. It was a victory that will not be soon forgotten. The 3rd game was a forfeit, because the team we were supposed to play lost 8-0 to the team we just beat. They just told us congratulations, and took off for home. We received another trophy which we kept.
I am happy to announce that we represented America well, and couldn't have done it without our new found friends, and team mates Vetia, Zdenik, and Thomas. Most of the guys that played that day were at the concert, and heard the gospel preached. God works in mysterious ways. Keep us in your prayers.
Josh
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You definitely did better than the Dodgers...
Ahh, nothing like some sweat to bind and open some hearts. I will be praying for you Vetia, Zdenik and Thomas. These boys beat you because they have super powers!!! I would ask for a re-match!!!!
What an awesome opportunity! And how fun would that be! I can just see your faces and how happy you must have been and the determination in your brow. Very cool...thanks for sharing sweet moments like these with all of us.
Haha. Good post. Congratulations guys. Another story to tell your grandkids huh? www.collegeChristianity.com
Yes, God does work in mysterious ways and isn't it great to see it first hand ??!!?!?
Did you ask them why they just don't call it soccer ??!?!?!?
We love you !! K & v
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