Going to a Polish football game when 9 months pregnant would probably not come high on the list of recommendations from any doctor. Especially when the game is in the Polish 2nd division and the match tickets cost 15 zloty (about 3 quid or 6 bucks).Last night though we went to watch Polonia play Lomza. Fortunately it was quite a nice atmosphere, and we sat two seats away from a similarly pregnant lady (no doubt dragged there by an equally persistent husband!)
The game started with VERY polite applause amongst the 1,500 crowd and I was a bit worried that the atmosphere was going to be a bit serene, but on kick-off people were standing, singing, shouting, waving scarves etc and things livened up a fair bit.
Polonia went behind to a shock early goal, but then dominated throughout much of the match. They were still 1-0 down at half time, but got an equaliser early in the second half and then (despite a very fussy referee) scored the winner in the 77th minute. We were rapt!
Polonia are now 2nd in the league (after 3 games played). It was a nice way to spend a warm summer's evening. Not sure whether we'll be so keen (or able!) on a rainy November night!
To see a few more pics of the evening. Click here.
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