Cameron has been watching Euro Cup Soccer religiously since the tournament first started on June 11th. He updates me daily on what each team needs to do to make it to the knock out round and which team I should root for to win. Although he knows the players, the coaches and the schedule of each game, his still cheers loudest for his favorite all time team, Sweden and breaks out his beloved jersey every time they play.
Today was the last day of the first round and Sweden needed to beat Poland to finish first in their section and to secure a match against Ukraine. Since that game was being played at the same time as the Spain - Slovakia match, Cameron decided to set up the project right beside the main tv. That way he could watch Sweden on the big screen and keep up with Spain on the smaller one. Brett and I even hung a blanket over the back glass door to add to the movie theater feel.
The Spain game wasn't much of a match as they ended up winning 5-0, but Sweden v. Poland was one of the best of the Euro Cup so far. Sweden led by a goal when Poland tied the score with seven minutes left in regulation. A tie would put Sweden in second place in their section, pitting them against a much tougher team in Croatia in the next round. Cameron really wanted them to win to avoid that. Once the extra time started I ran into the laundry room to start the dryer when I heard Cameron scream. Both Brett and I came running back into the living room to check what had happened. Cameron was thrilled to report that Sweden had scored. I was shocked as Poland had controlled almost all of the second half and I was only gone for a split second. We all watched time quickly run out and celebrated the victory with Cameron. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon.
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