La Giraudiere Volunteers keen to follow soccer
After all the excitement of the highly successful Trail Du Brossac on Sunday 26 June, Brossac was eagerly awaiting the 3pm match between France and Ireland in the UEFA soccer competition. The La Giraudiere volunteers keen to follow soccer headed for the clubhouse at Lake Brossac to join the noisy fans most of whom were cheering for the French of course. The volunteers comprised Australian and Irish and because the local coffee hang-out had painted the French blue/red/white symbol on our faces it was perceived that we were barracking for France. Then early in the game Ireland scored a goal and when we erupted into loud cheering, the crowd learned who we were supporting. They quickly pointed to our face decorations with confused expressions! There was another group from Northern Ireland so we weren’t the only Irish fans.However, to say we were largely outnumbered would be a redundant statement. Despite us willing the Irish team to consolidate their early lead with another goal, the French powered on and took the next three goals to take out the match. The crowd erupted for every near goal and when a goal was scored it was hysteria – singing, cheering, dancing. Their passion and enthusiasm was epic. Despite having to cop some ribbing it was all very good natured and very funny. Well played France!
The soccer has caused a lot of interest amongst the volunteers and it would be hard not to get caught up in the friendly rivalry. Last evening some of the volunteers went back to the clubhouse at Lake Brossac to watch England play Iceland. A few of us stayed at La Giraudiere to watch it as we had a big day and wanted to chill out. It appears that all of the La Giraudiere volunteers keen to follow soccer have been able to keep up with the competition in Brossac and it is the topic of conversation wherever you go. The shock defeat of England by Iceland was the topic of much discussion last evening and today.
Just to add to the international nature of things at La Giraudiere, Carmel and Denise prepared a typical Aussie meal of bangers, mash and peas. Not a skerrick was left so enjoyed by all. Dinner preparation is taken in turns so lots of nice surprises and delicious meals. Would pass the Jamie Oliver seal of approval for sure.
La Giraudiere volunteers join the locals at Lake Brossac Club to cheer on their soccer teams – UEFA 2016.
Aussie volunteers Carmel and Denise faces painted in France’s colours for the soccer match.
