Fiorentina

On Sunday (2/20/11) to further ourselves in the Florentine culture a group of us decided to attend a soccer game at Florence's home stadium to watch ACF Fiorentina vs UC Sampdoria. For Italians soccer is more than just a game, its a passion, which was clearly demonstrated to us. It was somewhat of a cloudy / rainy day, but Fiorentina still had their fans who most of which stood the entire game. At half time all the kids came out and played their own game of soccer right in front of us (not on the field but in the stands and the kid in the red was our favorite).

When half time was over everyone went back to their seats (to stand) waving their flags while they continued their numerous cheers.

While neither team scored ending the game in 0-0, Fiorentina was definitely close. Overall a very cultural experience. We hope to go back again, stand with the dedicated Italians and learn the cheers for our newly adopted team