20 May 2014 - Amsterdam Airport to Turin, Italy
The departure from Amsterdam had been emotional and inspiring, with hundreds of Utrecht supporters gathering at Schiphol Airport to send off the team that had already delivered historic domestic success and now carried the dreams of an entire community toward European glory. His mother's presence among the traveling party added profound meaning to the journey.
The team departure had been organized with military precision while maintaining the family atmosphere that had characterized Utrecht's approach throughout the remarkable season. The sight of his mother boarding the charter flight alongside players and staff created one of the most moving moments in the club's history.
