Friday, June 09, 2006
Title: World Cup 2006
As the world awaits the start of the world's biggest footballing showpiece event.. In less than 1 1/2 hrs, Germany will kick off Germany 2006.. A football extravaganza lasting 4 weeks to determine who should be the rightful owners of the Copa Mundial aka Jules Rimet trophy.. Every 4 years, people from all walks of life come together to witness this sporting event that serves not only as a viewing pleasure to many footballing fans but also a distraction from their daily woes and problems.. Of course the pressure from work also, maybe the Bus Uncle should watch it to relieve stress but the latest news is that he's been beaten up.. And his englisg name is same as mine.. gosh!! Anyway, i started watching the World Cup back in 1994 when i was learning the game.. It was held in the US, their timings completely a mirror image of our time zone, i remembered vividly that we were supposed to attend a PE session for the 1st lesson of the day, but the teacher was a fanatic so we proceeded to AVA room switched on TV and watch Argentina vs another country cant remember.. but i know Maradona was ordered off the pitch for use of drugs.. haha..
In 1998, i started to watch more soccer and they were showed on Channel 5 or izzit Premiere 12 back then.. cant remember also.. But i loved the goal Bergkamp scored against Argentina.. De Boer pumped a long ball up, Bergkamp controlled it on the 1st touch bring down the ball, another touch to bring it away fromt he defender and finally a shot that put Netherlands into the semis.. 3 touches and that's it.. A world class goal coming from a world class player.. enough said..
In 2002, the time zone was perfect for us Asians.. It was held in Japan/Korea.. We were having lectures but once it will clash with the start of the 1st game, we skipped it to watch it at the nearby kopi-tiam.. haha.. If not, we will be going to Gilbert's house and clearly there was a line drawn for whoever supporting which team.. Great memories.. woo..
Now 2006, the world awaits.. So do I.. I cant wait for it to happen.. I am drooling over the prospect of seeing my Netherlands lifting the trophy for the 1st time in their history..
*cheers*
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