So we first started at the local mall - official shirt was over $100 and we are only passive Spain supporters so instead we bought lots of stuff from the other stores like a hat, flag, stickers etc... for $40 total for both us us. Much better.
We got to the stadium at 1pm, so still hours to go. We sit on the grass and wait and have our photo taken loads!!! Wonder if we will ever see it as this is worldwide media with 700 million people watching the final.
The gates open and we go to the staging area - really well done with the corporate sponsor booths giving you things to do for a few hours. Saw the new 3D Sony tv, virtual penalty kicks which I scored 3/3!, and even a double decker party bus....
The main thing was the party bus was for the Netherland fans and there was no such thing for Spain. The Dutch fans were fantastic on their costumes and support so we joined in, met much resistance but they took pity on our need to sing and dance.
Entered the stadium at 5 for the 6:30 ending ceremony. It was really well dine with an impressive light show and special effects. Shakira doing the waka waka song was the big name for me but many other singers included.
85,000 people in the stadium- wow!!
Felt exhausted by the kick off!! Watched 2 early fan / protesters try and het on pitch...and then watched a good march between Spain and Netherlands. Not big scores for goals and too many cards but Spain proved triumphant in the extra time at 116' to have Iniesta finish it off for Spain.
Congrats to South Africa for a really great world cup hosting. The quality of the infrastructure (stadiums, roads, airports) have been above expectations and the people have been proud and excited to share their country with the world.
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