Welcome to the future: four men (including one very disappointed South African), three iPhones, no problems.Other than the abberation of any bar - and I do mean ANY bar - not showing the World Cup. I mean seriously... you don't even have to invest in Sky. Just wheel in the old portable and get everyone to gather round the tiny screen. If ITV are to be believed, that's exactly how the entire African continent are experiencing this tournament. But that's another story...
The story of this game was the adrenalin rush gained by seeing two teams play for the second time... for the first time. You with me?
Still heady with the excitement of the Swiss neutralising the European champions, this felt like watching a knockout tie. With the hosts now only capable of finishing on four points, there must be genuine concerns over further progress in their own World Cup.
Uruguay on the other hand, many people's dark horses (including mine), looked hungry. And a little fella' called Diego is my new player of the tournament.
Not only is he now on course for the golden boot (two goals) he also takes ALL the Uruguay set pieces. I couldn't believe how many times he popped up over the ball at restarts. It's only a matter of time before he starts taking goal-kicks and throw-ins.
He also has excellent hair and does a passable impression of He-Man:
THE STORY SO FAR
Match of the tournament: Spain 0-1 Switzerland
Player of the tournament: Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
Goal of the tournament: Tshabalala (South Africa v Mexico)
Shiiiiiit, the Endelol bar has hit a new low. You should have taken your pints upstairs and watched it on Henry's giant screen.
ReplyDeleteDisappointed. So disappointed. Bah.
ReplyDeleteWe moved on for the second half - our eyes were getting tired...
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