Opening Game: South Africa vs Iraq - Page 2

RahzeL · June 14th, 2009, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Osman

I hope no one is allowed to go in with horns in any of the other games, it was ANNOYING how they were constantly blowing those frigging horns

Yup, those horns were unbearable.

Almogàver · June 14th, 2009, 17:35

Awful game. Really boring. Some things to say. The grass looked too high and too dry, which doesn't help football, IMO. Aside this, the pitch didn't look in good conditions anyway, things to improve for the WC.

JD · June 14th, 2009, 17:38

They played rugby on the pitch about a week ago, which was a terrible decision. It's usually a perfect pitch for playing football.

Romario11 · June 14th, 2009, 17:40

im just happy Iraq (my country) is in this tournament.

Almogàver · June 14th, 2009, 17:47

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Originally Posted by JD

They played rugby on the pitch about a week ago, which was a terrible decision. It's usually a perfect pitch for playing football.

The organization should take care with these details.

BTW, I was surprised not to see the stadium full of people. A bit sad to see some empty seats. Isn't this tournament attractive for South Africans?

RahzeL · June 14th, 2009, 17:48

It was full, they just didn't sell any tickets for the first few rows.

JD · June 14th, 2009, 19:16

Yeah was 100% sold out, but for security reasons the front few rows weren't sold. It's all bullshit because Ellis Park has always had spectators in the front few rows when it has been sold out before.

Ajala · June 14th, 2009, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Dutch Lion

I hope this wasn't a prequel as what to expect of the World Cup next year.

South Africa will probably be in an easier group next summer, expect more boring matches.

nahtino · June 14th, 2009, 22:09

Im embarrased, but yeah Our soccer etam hasnt been even half decent for a long time .