Sunday, April 8th, 2012 – 10:30 AM, Sportcomplex De Toekomst, Field 3
A fresh, biting breeze swept gently across Field 3 at Ajax's legendary Sportcomplex De Toekomst, carrying faint aromas of freshly mowed grass mixed subtly with the sharp, damp chill of recent overnight rainfall. Though the early-morning showers had passed, the thin sheen of moisture still lingered, glistening faintly across the neatly trimmed blades beneath the pale, blue Amsterdam sky, scattered with drifting clouds.
Around the modest, intimate pitch, clusters of parents huddled together, fingers wrapped protectively around steaming cups of coffee or tea, breathing out delicate plumes of condensation in the brisk air. Scouts perched quietly, black notebooks and pens at the ready, eyes alert, expressions contemplative.
