Concordia Mens Soccer Tour Euro 2012 by AMsportstours

Day 13 - the last day before the flight back to the USA and the last game against Kiev Polytechnic which proved to be a memorable last game for Concordia

The international pre-match ritual

 

The game kicks off and Concordia start brightly going 3-0 up in 25 minutes...

A great near post finish for the 3rd goal

Kiev fight back and remarkably go 4-3 up as the Concordia Goalkeeper gets sent off...

Two late goals from Concordia snatch a 5-4 victory on Ukrainian soil and end the tour with a record of 4 wins and 1 defeat as the team make excellent progress throughout their tour

The ref and tour guide exchange souvenirs and the Scotland flag gets a brief appearance at Euro 2012 with Kiev Co-ordinator's Andrey & Roman

 Well done Concordia - a fantastic group to work with!

 Safe flight...

Concordia Mens Soccer Euro 2012 Tour by AMsportstours

Day 11 & 12, flight to Kiev from Lviv, some time in the fanzone, sightseeing at Pechersk Lavra and watch Ukraine v Sweden live in the Kiev.

Day 11 - Kiev airport after the short flight from Lviv, Western Ukraine

Out to dinner at a traditional Ukrainian restaurant, the Borsch was great!

Traditional Ukranian entertainment during the meal

Then off to the fanzone in Kiev by bus then the metro

Day 12 - Sightseeing and going to watch Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine play live!

Its hosts Ukraine's first match in Euro 2012 and Condordia will be there cheering them on!

Concordia enjoy a guided tour of Pechersk Lavra

Pechersk Lavra a UNESCO World Heritage site

The stunning buildings at Kiev Pechersk Lavra

Fantastic weather to see the views out over Kiev

Suns out old Soviet Military Guns out!

The Mother of the Fatherland Statue is 102 metres tall!

The crest if CCCP under the statue

After a day sightseeing the group relax in an Italian restaurant prior to attending the Ukraine v. Sweden Euro 2012 game

Ukranian fans show off their national pride

Outside the Stadium in Kiev

Matt ran ou of clean clothes so decides to wear the Ukraine kit he bought for his 10 year old nephew - hope you didn't stretch it!

The pre-match ceremony in Kiev

The Ukraine Fans celebrate the 2-1 victory and the Andrei Shevchenko double!