So we went to our first and probably only soccer (or calcio) game and it was against Juventus. We lost 2-0, but it was still extremely fun to be there for the game and surprisingly I got really into it. I yelled a lot and stood up in anticipation of the plays etc... what can I say, still got some of that boy baseball player in me. I was a little upset that we didn't win, but it was definitely worth it to go and even the excitement the opponents showed when they scored was really interesting. There were tons of security guards lining the aisles, as well as a few aisles left with empty seats to separate the two different crowds. Each time Juventus scored the crowd got extremely riled up and threw waterbottles and screamed and all this stuff. Luckily we were on the other side.
I really felt like I was in Italy after being at the game because it is such a big deal and a super cultural experience. So many people brought their flags and when the anthem was sang it really showed all the pride that they had for their country and for their team. Every one had scarves, which they held up during the anthem, and it was really neat to look around the stadium with all the scarves held up around. Unfortunately I probably won't have time to go to another game, but I repped the jersey well. Totti #10!!
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