138 First Game on Home Ground

When Emily walked into the stands of Lerkendal Stadion that Wednesday evening, her brain stuttered for a moment, every part of her going on a pause. The momentum of the Rosenborg fans around her was astounding. They'd already gone crazy, chanting various Rosenborg songs as they waited for the match against Tromsø Idrettslag to commence. She was quite amazed by the passion on display.

"This match seems to be quite exciting already," Ryan Bellmore, her race car driver friend, yelled from beside her, trying to make himself heard over the noise. "Although the stadium is a bit small, the atmosphere can match that of White Hart Lane during some of the less popular match days."

"I told you," Emily replied, pushing past some of the fans and heading further into the stands. "Norwegian fans are very passionate. There's no way we'll fail to enjoy the match in this kind of atmosphere."