Very poor - both the game and the BBC coverage.
Flat, uninspired, bereft of new ideas, living on former glories: and France were rubbish as well (thank you - I'm here all week etc.).
At times, the former world champions (take your pick) resorted to aimlessly hoofing it over the top of a static midfield. Ugly scenes.
I found the whole thing so depressing that I couldn't bring myself to finish this entry last night. Instead I had a glass of cider with ice - desperate times.
I found the whole thing so depressing that I couldn't bring myself to finish this entry last night. Instead I had a glass of cider with ice - desperate times.
What upset me most was the brutal reminder of what I've let myself in for: crushing disappointment. The opening game blinded me to the reality that a lot of World Cup matches are quite simply terrible games of football.
Was last night the first of many?
The last World Cup contained 7 goalless draws. Some were pure theatre:
Others (step forward Mexico - Angola) were not.
Thanks a lot France - Uruguay! I skipped dinner for that...
THE STORY SO FAR
Match of the tournament: South Africa 1-1 Mexico
Player of the tournament: Bongani Khumalo (South Africa)
Goal of the tournament: Tshabalala (South Africa v Mexico)
Glad I missed it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying this blog.
Please keep up the drinks updates.
In fact, maybe we could expand the food and drink commentary and cut down on the football a little bit?
You could even theme your food and drink intake around the matches played. Then when England play, you can eat English food.
I hope England wins. I am English.