First game watched entirely online - thank goodness for the BBC and their competent streaming. I fear for my chances with ITV at the helm this afternoon...
But what a great result for the romantics, and our first goal in stoppage time - always fun.
Watched this game accompanied by the Five Live commentary which, despite the game being pretty sluggish, made the whole experience most enjoyable.
Jackie Oakley (whose selection, at the risk of being sexist, must be taken as an indicator that the BBC had little faith in this fixture being a cracker) and Graham Taylor were excellent value. I particularly enjoyed their many references to the weather and the traffic. Oakley & Taylor to take over Drive Time, anyone?
Taylor's announcement that "you've got to be pleased for them" when New Zealand got their late eqauliser was genuinely warm. But it was far from surprising: you could clearly hear the former England manager shouting "YES!" off mic when the goal went in.
Lovely stuff.
Here's to New Zealand:
Oh no, wait a minute...
THE STORY SO FAR
Match of the tournament: South Africa 1-1 Mexico
Player of the tournament: Thomas Muller (Germany)
Goal of the tournament: Tshabalala (South Africa v Mexico)
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