Forza Grifo! Perugia played host to a determined Sorrento last Sunday, the hometown griffons unable to fight back from a goal down to capture a point. It was a sad day for the club, but a lively introduction for the seven Umbra students who watched the game, foul weather and all. One of the new fans, Caitlin McCarthy, who until then hadn’t experienced Italy’s national passion, had this to say about the match:
“I absolutely loved going to the Perugia soccer game this weekend! It was one of my favorite experiences in Italy so far. Although Perugia lost, they never gave up. With five minutes left in the game, Perugia shot the ball and almost scored at least four times. One shot was punched out by the Sorrento goal keeper, then it was shot again from the top of the box… it hit the cross bar! The crowd was crazy…but that was probably one of the most fun parts about it. Perugia Calcio has found itself a new #1 fan… I plan on going to as many home games as I can for the rest of my time here!”
(pictured above: Umbra students Kat Black and Paige Hannah)
Interested in Perugia’s squad? Check out the link: www.perugiacalciospa.it