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Sunday, September 09, 2012

Euro American Challenge 2012 Warsaw, Poland

The first annual Euro American Challenge in Warsaw, Poland is billed as a great success as American Football Fans in Poland Showed up in great numbers for the event. Estimates hit 30,000 fans for the game and set record attendance marks for American Football in Europe.
The Game was played at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland which holds 58,000 seats. The event showcased by Former Solidarity Lead and Nobel Peace Price Winner Lech Walesa. Former President Walesa was given a TUSAAFSS Helmet as respect for him being a part of the first ever Euro American Challenge in Warsaw Poland.



The Game featured athletes from the CDFL and TUSAAFSS which solidified the partnership between the CDFL and TUSAAFSS. George Saint Lawrence spearheaded the cooperation for this event and all athletes and coaches put in long hours to get the Team USA athletes and staff members ready for the event in Poland. 
Organizers put on a great start to the game by having the National stadium in great shape for the start of the game.


Athletes and Staff members were impressed by the new National Stadium in Warsaw.
The game itself started off very well for both teams and became very entertaining for all American Football fans who attended the game. The Europe team played hard all the way to the final whistle and provided a few highlights when they scored in the first half.
Team USA came out in the second half and dominated the European Team by blanking the European offense and scoring 28 points on defense and offense. 
The final score in the game was 34-7 Team USA. Athletes and Staff were given a great after game show which included Trophies and medals for all who participated in the first Annual Event. The game will be played again in 2013 in Warsaw, Poland. 
More on the event can be looked at on various web pages to include www.tusaaf.com and playcdfl.com

George Saint Lawrence receives the EAC Trophy 2012.