Sunday 14th March 2010, Vale Farm Sunday was the start of a new chapter in OMFC history - our first ever match against European opposition. The initial email we received from FC Puig Reig was written in such comical English that it looked like a certain wind up. But it soon became evident that this was in fact a genuine request to play us from a team already visiting London to see a premier league game.   Puig Reig play in the Catalonia league in a superb stadium & they (on the evidence of the days events) seem to be pretty cash rich. So god knows what their first impressions of Vale Farm were. But if they were 'slumming it', they didn't show any signs of disappointment. In fact they all seemed very excited, taking pictures & asking loads of questions. (Although communication was limited. Only one player from each side spoke the other teams language).   We were presented before the game with souvenirs & goodies from the Barcelona club shop & then in the bar they gave us pennants & 3 different club shirts that they had specially printed to commemorate the game. (These will be framed & hung behind the bar).   The game itself could have been a mismatch, (especially as Marvin was in goal for us) but was actually very close & very enjoyable to play in. Manorians dominated the first half possession & created the bulk of the chances, but somehow went into the break 2-0 down. Charlie Kane missed a penalty at 1-0.   Gavin pulled one back after the break. But a mistake by Darren Morris saw Puig Reig regain their 2 goal advantage. (I banished him to go in goal after that). Neville scored a second for us, but a quite brilliant display from their keeper denied us the draw we more than deserved.   Our team for our first European venture was, Clint, Marv, Nev, Pat, Steven, Darren, Gary, Gavin, Tony, Cecil, Charlie & Paul McD,   We will be playing a return match next month in Spain & we also have another home game against a Danish touring team at the beginning of next season. We are now a truly international club.   (The Puig Reig team presented me with a Barca shirt personally signed by Lionel Messi, with pictures of him signing it to prove it's authenticity. It says 'To CLINK, from Lionel'. Great player - crap speller). Clint Anglo Vets Manager