Kyiv qualifier GO!!!

Getting on the train and chatting with Armagedda via ICQ (while reading the forums). Went to sleep to make that day come faster)

Strictly on schedule, I'm in Kyiv, where Vova, Zheka, and what's left of Besha after fighting the green serpent meet me :D
In 20 minutes we're at "Matrix". Naturally, NEO is waiting for us there! And the other Heroes players. Laid-back atmosphere with a sense of something celebratory. We draw lots using "Besha's cap". I get to play against Ribelius. I won via a forfeit on 1-2-3, so I spent a lot of time watching how he plays, chatting. Next to me, Sanya (Captain) is finishing off what's left of Besha's green serpent) Had a chat with him and decided to play since we're winners. The game turned out well again (I posted the description). We go eat at Puzata Khata and socialize. Then everyone watched Vova's and Andryukha's (Neo) FB. Super battle. With a brilliant victory for Vova. Many thought it was GG there (even Besha, losing the last of his consciousness and coherent speech, said "just stand still and hit with Imp and GG"). But mass haste and Parameters won. Best game of the tournament. IMHO.
Then came the epic group trip to the football game! I predict 1-0, for which Roma (Zhavdet) calls me a "naive bookmaker". I defend myself by saying that such ones are already extinct) We had just started drinking beer when Mily is taken down in the penalty area. Everyone jumps up, the referee points to the spot. Everyone is screaming furiously, "Give him red, you b...ard". The referee thought it over and gave it))) Everyone shakes hands and celebrates—in vain. Sheva hits the post. "Resist worked, b..ch," I say. But I calm them down, saying they'll crush them with the man advantage. Everyone believes that too.
Then that beautiful goal. The bar is full of joy!!! I think this very game made our qualifier so friendly) I was just happy about our team's victory. I was ready to kiss and hug everyone) Although my voice was gone and I could barely speak) Then everyone went off to crash for the night. (I'll skip the moment when the green serpent, having fully taken control of Besha, cast Berserk on him)
I stayed with Vova (Volodymyr) of course, many thanks to him. We hung out at his place for a bit with some beer. In the morning, a rush back to "Matrix". Screw this "reality" :D
I was waiting for my opponent, walking around watching the games. In the end, Aldegir beat Crag. And I played against him. Got hit with a Miner rush on 1-1-5 with a bunch of Troglodytes and an Angel(. I surrendered.
But that gave me time to eat. Went with Zheka (Armagedda) and Vasya (Smallest, a fan who came to watch the games, very knowledgeable about Heroes!) Ate a lot, had some beer.
When we got back, I started playing with Zhavdet since he had two points. I had a good draw there. 23 Guses on 1-2-3 and then another 20 right after on 1-2-4. Romchik surrendered because he needed to catch his train and the situation was hopeless.
Me and Vovan of course went to see everyone off. Before that, we all thanked Sanya for organizing it. (Seriously, props to you, Sanek, everything was great) We saw off Ribelius, Piterius, Kostyan, and Neo (all on the same train. But Armagedda leaves at 1 AM. We decided to hang out somewhere for a bit. Found a nice place. Got so carried away with the beer that we only remembered at 0:40 and dashed to the station) But Zheka made it to his train safely. Me and Vovan didn't make the metro though) We took a taxi. Talked for a long time. Monday was planned as a rest day with a walk around Kyiv. +beer) I ended up leaving Monday evening. And reality set in)

I want to say that all the guys made a very good impression, and I want to keep meeting up like this! The atmosphere was very friendly, I'd say, despite the rivalry in the game. Everyone was witty and joking.
Thank you all so much for being able to come and make such a celebration!
Show must go on!