World Cup South Africa 2010

Since there are already too many blogs providing news, forecasts and comments regarding this football party, this post is only an excuse to write again on my blog and to talk about my experience at enjoying this special event.

I have to say that this has been one of my favorite World Cups since Mexico'86 (for obvious reasons). Sadly, the reason for this hasn't been the football. Few national teams have been really up to par Brazil, Portugal, England, France and the former champion Italy are all gone! Mexico only showed it's heart against a decimated France and we were never happy with the formations decided by the Coach. But I digress.

The reasons why I've been enjoying this worldcup so much is because: first, I'm back in Mexico (the passion just feels different) and my job has allowed me to enjoy almost every match in giant screen and with other football-loving colleagues),



Second, cause thanks to all the communications technology I've been able to be both in touch with friends back in England and informed about all things football surrounding the worldcup. Honestly guys! being able to express my frustration about our teams' performances online and Live during the matches has been so enjoyable.

Third because matches in SA had been at a convenient time in Mexico and fourth, because despite the rubbish football played by our National Team and the "@$&&@" Coach we had, people has been distracted from other national problems and are together if only to make fun of a team that showed less conviction and energy than the Mexican supporters who travelled to SA.



(screenshot from TV transmission)

Now to wait another four years to see if a Mexican team could be among the great (not the eliminated ones), and sit back and enjoy what's about to come! Good matches ahead! (I hope).

I just installed this app on my iPhone cause I wasn't paying attention to the blog from the lap-top. At least now I'll be able to write whenever I can and wherever I might be.

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Manchester United 2 - 2 Porto FC

Yesterday I went to the match with a friend. As always, going to the Theatre of Dreams (Old Trafford) is an adventure from the moment you take the train straight to the grounds. When you arrive despite the ton of cops guarding the grounds everybody is cheerful and you don't really feel that intimidated. After walking around and visiting the mega store we waited for the err "Ticket Man" to arrive so we could collect our tickets. Don't ask me anything else about that, the important thing is that we got our tickets =) (it happens even in the best families, we Mexicans would say).

Once inside we heard the Champions League Hymn, the players came into the ground, the traditional picture was taken and on they went. To the surprise of all of us Porto played better all the 90 minutes and surprised the Red Devils with an early goal that Rooney cancelled just before the half time.

The second half was really boring. ManUtd played terribly and they were only hanging to their "champions luck" because Porto missed many opportunities. I have to say the team looked a tad better after Gigs, Neville and Tevez went into the pitch, not great though.

And suddenly yay!!!
Tevez scored!!! with only four minutes to go and we all counted the 3 points in the bag.

and three or so minutes later... Noooooo!!!

Porto scored again! to seal the game...

Ronaldo and Gigs still had a good opportunity during the injury time:


... and missed (Gigs took the free-kick).

In all honesty this score was more than fair since Porto played better. Let's wait and see what happens in the second leg.

It was nice to go to a match after a long time. Pricey though!! I could have bought a couple light diffusers for my flash.

Until next time commenting from the Tib Lock 88, Manchester.
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