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Princeton University Athletics
Trip to Europe
August 17, 1999 | Women's Soccer
Aug. 17, 1998 - Aug. 28, 1998
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(The team in Verona)
(Como, Italy) |
(Speyer, Germany) |
After months of preparation, soc hops, license plate covers, pizza
kits and all, the womens soccer team finally departed for Europe on
Monday, August 17. Following what seemed to be an interminable day of
traveling, they arrived at the youth hostel in Speyer which would serve
as home base for the duration of their stay in Germany on Tuesday evening.
The tour began in earnest on Wednesday as the team spent the day
seeing the sights in Speyer itself, led by their always enthusiastic and
helpful guide, Alex. A peaceful and historic town, Speyer is the site of
the Kaiserdom, a main cathedral of the Holy Roman Empire. Particularly
notable here were the tombs of several emperors as well as the large
chalice which stood outside of the cathedral. Every time a new bishop was
appointed, he would be responsible for keeping this chalice filled with
wine for 24 hours for the drinking pleasure of the townspeople. After
viewing the town, the team drove for a night match
against Tus Nierderkirchen, one of the top womens teams in the
Bundesliga, with former national team star
forward Heidi Mohr. Although it was a hard-fought
match, the Princeton team
dropped their first game 2-0.
Following practice and a brief meeting with the Assistant Mayor of
Speyer Thursday morning, the team left for Heidelberg where they took a
guided tour of Heidelberg Castle. Although sections of the castle were in
ruins, much of the beautiful architecture had been preserved and parts of
it were still being used, including the festival hall and the chapel.
Also of note, in addition to its artistic and architectural contributions,
was the Castle's enormous wine barrel which had a capacity of
approximately
220,000 liters. Later in the afternoon the group took a boat ride on the
Neckar River and then spent the evening walking around the town of
Heidelberg.
Most of the day Friday was spent traveling around the more rural
areas in one of Germanys main wine regions. After a brief stop at
Hambacher Castle, the team made its way to several small towns as well as
to the Neiderkirchener Winery. That night the squad faced its second
opponent, the Second division german team SV Siegelbach, beating them
7-0 (but a good competitive game). Following the game the team made its
way to the Broadway Disco ready for a night out.
On its final day in Germany the team went to Frankfurt where
everyone was free to roam and do as they pleased. Unfortunately, St.
Pauls, the main government building, was not open to tourists at that time
although the group was able to see the town hall. Saturday night the team
attended a wine festival at Castle Wachenheim which proved to be a very
enjoyable end to the German portion of the tour.
The next morning the team departed for Italy, stopping halfway
through the trip in Baden, Switzerland for a match against F.C. Baden, a
very young team. The Tigers played in a beautiful stadium with all kinds
of games and training sessions going on. Princeton came together and played very well en
route to their second victory, 10-0. Following the game and dinner with
the Baden team, the Tigers continued on their way to Italy and arrived at
their hotel outside of Milan late Sunday night.
The following day, after a morning training session, was spent in
Como, a small city on the Lago de Como known for its silk industry. After
seeing a beautiful cathedral, the group split up for a
day of shopping and sightseeing. In addition to the cathedral, Lake Como
and the gardens were also beautiful areas to visit.
The second day in Italy was spent in Milan where once again
everyone was free to do their own thing. Probably the two most famous
attractions in Milan are the Last Supper and the Duomo. The Duomo is
truly awe-inspiring both inside and out and it is also possible to climb
to the top and walk around on the roof which was very beautiful as well.
Tuesday night the Tigers traveled to Crema for their
fourth game against Sergnano. Although the conditions weren't the
best, and Sergnano's flat back four posed a new challenge, the team turned
in another strong performance beating their opponents 7-0.
Finally, on the group's last day in Europe, they traveled to
Verona
for a final day of shopping and sightseeing. Of note in Verona was the
arena in the center of town which is still used for theatrical productions
as well as Juliet Capulet's house. After spending the day in Verona, the
team went
to play their final match, once again in Crema, but this time against
US Bagnolo. The Tigers ended on a positive note, winning the game 7-0 and
setting a solid foundation for their upcoming season.
PRINCETON, N.J. - The Princeton Women's Soccer team split their first two
games on their five game road trip to Europe. The Tigers lost the first
game 2-0 to Niederkirchen, but rebounded to beat Siegelbach 7-0 on Friday.
Niederkirchen is one of the top club teams in Germany. They are currently
ranked third in the Bundesliga, which is the premier league in Germany.
"They were a fantastic team. They had three national team players,
including Heidi Mohr," Princeton head coach Julie Shackford said. "We
played very well. We were able to take a look at everybody, and it was a
very competitive game, a very physical game."
The Tigers took on Siegeilbach, a member of the first division, on Friday.
Princeton came away with the 7-0 shutout. Five Tigers combined for the
offensive output. Sophomores Amee Reyes (Wheeling, W.Va.) and Rachel
Triche (Los Angeles, CA) each scored two goals. Tanya Kalivas (Franklin
Lakes, NJ), Jennie Platt (Jacksonville, FL) and Jennifer Lankford
(Bentleyville, OH) each scored one goal.
While in Germany, the team toured Speyer, a very historic area in
Heidelburg. They also took a boat ride down the Mecca River, which leads
into the Rhine.
On Sunday the Tigers traveled to Switzerland to take on F.C. Baden, the
top club team in Switzerland. No update on that game has been received.
PRINCETON, N.J. - The Princeton Women's Soccer team won their second game
of their training trip to Europe last night as they defeated F.C. Baden
10-0. The Tigers are now 2-1 on foreign soil with two games remaining.
F. C. Baden is the top club team in Switzerland. The Tigers played very
well and recorded their second shutout of the trip. Last night the team
relocated in Milan, Italy.
While in Italy, the team took a train through Como, a popular tourist
resort area situated on the boards of Lake Como. The area is famous for
its marmory Dom.
Next up for the Tigers, a match on Tuesday, August 25, against Sergnano at
Campo Dossena in Crema.
PRINCETON, N.J. - The Princeton Women's Soccer team won their third game
of their trip across Europe as they blanked ACF Maristella 5-0 on Tuesday,
in Crema, Italy.
The win improved the Tigers' preseason record to 3-1 with one game
remaining. After losing 2-0 in the opening game, Princeton has not given
up a goal in their three victories.
Scoring for the Tigers were Amee Reyes, Jenny Lankford, Julie Porter,
Julie Shaner, and Tanya Kalivas.
"It has been a great experience for us," claims Kalivas. "We are meeting
players from other teams and being introduced to the culture by our
guides."
Princeton plays its final game overseas on Wednesday, August 26, against
US Bagnolo at Campo Dessena in Cream, Italy, before returning on the 27th.Release 1
WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM SPLITS FIRST TWO GAMES IN EUROPE
Release 2
WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM VICTORIOUS IN SWITZERLAND
Release 3
PRINCETON WOMEN CONQUER ITALY