We had two games today, so most of our day was spent at the venue at the end of Lake Malta. This is a man made lake that is used for rowing competitions. They tell us that it is 5 KM around the lake. Maukka has chosen to rent a bike so he can get around the lake, the team travels by bus to and from the accommodations and Timo and I are walking, getting in my 6 miles a day.
The first game was with Greece. Their second goalkeeper is a fan of the Finnish metal band Nightwish. Didn't help them, though as we were able to beat them 4 - 3. It was tied at the half, but Joni came out in the opening seconds of the second half and scored to put us ahead.
The second game later in the afternoon was with Namibia. Score was Finland 1, Namibia 8. Not a happy result, but the team played a good game.
Tuesday's games will be against Brazil and Costa Rica, so Huli labeled this pair of matches as the COFFEE Day. It's raining this morning, but hopefully will be dry by game time. We have had a good variety of weather including plenty of wind. The direction of the wind has been perfect as any balls going from the field into the water are pushed right back to the shore.
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