Geants Athois 2-2 Tournai
Belgian Div 3B
Stade des Geants
14 April 2013
As I am nearing completing all the grounds of the third tier in Belgium, Sundays nearly always beging with a game of 'Where are Bleid playing this week'? The small village side from near the Luxembourg boarder have, for this year been, playing at 'Petit Heysel' very much on my wish list. However they have recently been acquired by Vincent Kompany, since when they have been nomads roaming the Capital's playing fields looking for somewhere to play. This week it was at Union, a lovely ground, but one with a tick by the side of it's name already.
So, having established that, we decided on the small town of Ath and their local derby with Tournai. And a great decision it was too. Decent game, neat modern ground, plenty of colour and noise from the away fans and the home band, and topped off by the best weather of the year so far.
It looks like I might have to wait some time for my visit to Petit Heysel, but this more than made up for that disappointment.
So, having established that, we decided on the small town of Ath and their local derby with Tournai. And a great decision it was too. Decent game, neat modern ground, plenty of colour and noise from the away fans and the home band, and topped off by the best weather of the year so far.
It looks like I might have to wait some time for my visit to Petit Heysel, but this more than made up for that disappointment.