Final & Closing Ceremony

After a quick lunch the team went off to the stadium to watch the final between Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong.  It was again one sided in Chinese Taipei's favour however Hong Kong did manage to score a couple of runs.  The home support was extensive and very loud and enthusiastic!
Then all the teams went out on to the diamond for the closing ceremony.

The farewell function was held in the evening, each team put on an item.  The New Zealand team performed well and were a crowd favourite. Then the trading began and the dinner was forgotton, so much so some of the kids came looking for money at about 10.30pm to buy pizza.

Our official team photo

Crowd at the final

Closing ceremony

We had the biggest flags!

Thailand with New Zealand

Phillipines with New Zealand

Hong Kong with New Zealand

Chinese Taipei Captain wearing NZ cap

Farewell Function

Presentation of NZ gift to the Tournament organiser

Friendly game NZ Vs Australia

We decided to have a friendly game with Australia as we had no scheduled game today.  The Australian supporters really appreciated the Haka.
Our die hard supporter AnAn turned up again, this time with individual thank you cards personalised for each player.
The game was a closely fought contest, but we just fell short at the end.
After the game the team found some extra energy and challenged the parents to sprint races from the outfield to home plate.  The parents held their end up quite well, but they hadn't played 9 games of baseball in 11 days!
On the way back we stopped at the largest temple in Tai Chung, all the children appreciated acknowledging a different cultural experience.
Then we went into pre travel mode and the parents helped the team pack up and cleaned all the cleats and catchers gear so we have no hassles on arrival in NZ - protect our border!

Team bus

Warm up

Pre game chant

Great catch

NZ Supporters

Haka

Another HOT day

Aussie & NZ post match

ANZAC Love

Entire ANZAC contingent

Mike vs Henry

Ian vs Zane

Ian vs Mitchell

Georgia vs Brian

Reuben vs Andrew

Zane, Ian & Tom

Sophia vs Fred

Andrew vs Ayrton

Adam vs Tyler



Close finish

 No. 1 supporter Anan racing

Temple

The clean up begins

Indonesia Vs New Zealand

Well that was stressfull. Great game. Again some great plays at times but not a complete package. We certainly need some luck.
After the game we went to a pro game, Bulls Vs Monkeys and the team caught balls in the deep during the pre match warm up. Pizza & coke for afternoon tea. Lots of merchandise was purchased again!!!

 Eight cops? because they new there was going to be trouble

 The team were up for it

 HOT again

 Inspiring

 Hit

 Thats a run

 Thats a hit

 Another run

 Loaded bases !

 No.1 fan AnAn & her tribute to the team

 Fielding for Bulls Vs Monkeys

 Coach Mike showing potential

 WCBF crew

 Afternoon tea

 Spot the celebrities on the big screen

More celebrities at the game