World Cup Update
4:08 AM
I managed to catch the last night's early morning matches this afternoon.1) Mexico vs Iran: 2 - 1
Only the last ten minutes, this. Unfortunately this only warranted me watching Iran giving up. So I have not many comments, actually I have none, but oh well, 2-1, not too bad.
2) Portugal vs Angola: 1 - 0, Pauleta 4th
I was expecting a whopper goal-fest from Portugal really. But then again, I've realised this: Portugal would be nothing without Figo. Absolutely nothing at all. Figo is the only hype there is. Other than that, there's nothing going about Portugal. Just an average team.
Angola was dead ass nervous. They looked like they were wearing shoes for the first time. I had lots of theories about their stumbles in the first few minutes. Either the shoe sponsors were cheapos or they had always played barefoot back home.
But after a while they got into their game, probably got used to it and probably realised that Portugal was nothing without Figo.
Angola was Joga Bonito. This is, I feel, the best game I have watched so far. Riveting and tiltillating. Angola surprises many many times. You know football starts with possession, and then the carry through and then wham! They were real good at the first two, but somehow they always sizzled out at the last part. Either a fumble, or a miscalculated kick, or just plain knocking it without style, a nothing-to-lose rambo attitude - I have no idea whether it's just the way they play or what. I certainly do not think they lack in skills, and if they could just tie up that last part they could be 2006's Senegal.
But of course, that last part made the world of the difference, which is why they probably wouldn't be 2006's Senegal.
Aqwa contributed to many of the rambo wild shots. I wasn't sorry to see him gone. But the nice thing about Angola is that I cannot single out a shining star. They all have strong, stable qualities - good ball handling, fair keeping, guts to intercept and play with a so-called Football Giant - I'll be supporting them for as long as they're in, unless they're playing Japan.
(not possible. unless they both make it to semis.)
Well, that's it for today. We have USA and Czech coming up at 12midnight, an evening game Germany time at about 6, I should think, and another match which I can't for the life of me remember. OH MY GOD, I just realised that I'm going to miss the Japan game life - Japan - Australia - oh well. Reruns are abound. I'll catch it - crap! I'm teaching the next morning!! Argh, I'm not fated to watch Japan!! Oh well, I suppose it might be less painful if they lose. I'll support them in spirit.
Besides, I might get pissed if they decide to suck, like England playing Paraguay. I'd rather be watching Joga Bonito matches like just now rather than just my favourite team sucking.
......not playing well.
*swats horrible brokeback images away and fails*
Tomorrow is a day of football reruns, which is why I let myself while the afternoon away watching football instead of doing work, because also there is no 3 pm (9pm) match and therefore tonight I can do some work. Argh, I still feel sad about the Japan-Australia game. Oh well. 'Tis a test of faith.
I survived teaching. yey.