AUSSIE BAR

As my previous posted picture, WORLD CUP mania is very much alive here. Every single game is being tracked by bars, restaurants and resorts. Game schedules are even posted outside the establishments. Well this shows the much support of Thai in their tourism. Most foreigners here (or "farangs" in Thai) are from the West and very much fans of soccer or futbol. The picture here shows Australians in AUSSIE BAR (at least 98% Australians) watching their country men play against Brazil. Every fumble, every good pass, every fouls committed by either teams, you could hear their different remarks. I feel their intensity too..I myself was a varsity player in this field. And I miss playing the sport watching this game with them.I wont forget this moment. I was watching the game standing along the street beside two bars. I felt like I was in between of two groups of "hooligans" as they call it in Europe (i think); the Brazil fans (previous post) and the Australians here at the Aussie Bar. I was a chilling moment for me. You could hear the remarks of either sides whenever the referee makes a call. You could see hand gestures made towards the other group whenever there was a missed opportunity or a goal was scored. It was a chilling moment and at the same time intimidating. I know that this kind of situations can lead to a brawl. And then Brazil won. Their fans celebrated on the street(see pictures of previous blog). The Australians lost 2-0. Although you can feel the tension between the two groups, luckiliy for me, the clash didnt happen after the game. The Australians were sport. They accepted defeat and let the others celebrate and cheer for their team.It was a kind gesture for the Australians. I'll give them a high five. it was thei 2nd appearance in the World Cup. Teh defeat was nothing to be ashamed of. Being in the World Cup finals is proof enough that they excel too in futbol. Its was a sweet victory to lose to the best team to date. i wont doubt it if Brazil wins the World Cup.Well, how I really miss the playing futbol again...I wished i had the opportunity of playing for my country too. Damn! now I miss watching games with my friends. Oh well...life goes on.