it's the taking part that counts, right?
Mar. 28th, 2009 06:37 pmTook Small to the footy at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon, Wales vs Finland.
We lost, of course, 2-0, although the game was tighter than the scoreline suggests and pretty entertaining to watch. Finland are a strong side - they were content to sit back and defend in numbers all they way through, letting Wales run around doing all the work without actually achieving anything, then hit them on the break. First goal was just before half time and the second in stoppage time at the very end of the game, just to add insult to injury.
Small and I had great fun, though. We were expecting to be chilly, as there can be quite a draught in the stadium (plus there had been driving sleet earlier in the day) but in fact we were bathed in late afternoon sun and absolutely roasted. The ref fell over his own feet at one point, which was all kinds of entertaining, and there were other moments of great amusement, as well. Small thought it was the funniest game she'd ever been to. I've been taking her to Wales' home games for years now, but when she was younger it was mostly the atmosphere and experience she enjoyed, while not having a clue what was going on down on the pitch. These days, though, she follows the games avidly and offers critical analysis of the play and tactics!
So, another loss, and our chances of qualification for the World Cup already look pretty much dead and buried. But we've never expected to qualify, always just enjoy the qualifying campaign for its own sake. It's the taking part that counts, and this game was great fun. :)
Germany on Wednesday. I dread to think what that scoreline will look like!
We lost, of course, 2-0, although the game was tighter than the scoreline suggests and pretty entertaining to watch. Finland are a strong side - they were content to sit back and defend in numbers all they way through, letting Wales run around doing all the work without actually achieving anything, then hit them on the break. First goal was just before half time and the second in stoppage time at the very end of the game, just to add insult to injury.
Small and I had great fun, though. We were expecting to be chilly, as there can be quite a draught in the stadium (plus there had been driving sleet earlier in the day) but in fact we were bathed in late afternoon sun and absolutely roasted. The ref fell over his own feet at one point, which was all kinds of entertaining, and there were other moments of great amusement, as well. Small thought it was the funniest game she'd ever been to. I've been taking her to Wales' home games for years now, but when she was younger it was mostly the atmosphere and experience she enjoyed, while not having a clue what was going on down on the pitch. These days, though, she follows the games avidly and offers critical analysis of the play and tactics!
So, another loss, and our chances of qualification for the World Cup already look pretty much dead and buried. But we've never expected to qualify, always just enjoy the qualifying campaign for its own sake. It's the taking part that counts, and this game was great fun. :)
Germany on Wednesday. I dread to think what that scoreline will look like!