1 May 2014 - Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
The pressure had reached unprecedented levels as May arrived with Utrecht sitting at the summit of the Eredivisie table, just three matches away from achieving what many had considered impossible at the season's beginning. The combination of Europa League semifinal success and domestic title contention had created an atmosphere of nervous excitement that permeated every aspect of life at the club and throughout the city.
The academic final examinations had been completed with exceptional results that maintained the comprehensive approach to development while accommodating the demands of competing for two major trophies simultaneously. The theoretical knowledge gained through Business Studies and International Relations coursework continued to complement practical experience gained through elite competition.
