When the time stood still
There is no fever like the World Cup fever when even the time stood still, in the nerve wrentching and nail biting match between the Argentinian and the German.Last night the villagers of Kampong Kerinchi travelled on foot, by cars and scooters to congregate in front of the TV screen in the neighbourhood mamak stall. When the Argentinian Gouchos scored their first goal, thundering cheers shook the whole neighbourhood. While the crowd held their breadth for the German's unwavering defence against the Gouchos' ferocious attack; late comers returning work from their night shift, silenced their motorbike engine from afar to join the rest of the crowd quietly from the back.
The moment when Germany equalized Argentina with a goal at the 83th minute, it was the beginning of a classic Shakesperean tragedy. In the clash of two titans, only one lives. The crowd was torn. The fate lied now in God's hand. All the crowd could do was to pray. The extra time felt like eternity and only the brave ones looked on.
Argentina fell to the sword of the German with a 2-4 in a penalty shoot-out, giving permission to the German to advance closer into the Final. But the Argentinian fought a brave fight. They might have lost their chance to the World Cup trophy, the news is out now that Argentina is back. They will be back again, this time to claim the cup. Don't cry for me, Argentina.
posted by Vegie @ 1:54 PM
4 Comments:
I appreciate the picture and feeling of the people very much though i don't join the fever for W Cup.
When we were at mamak at SS2 last night for France vs Brazil, never ever sit near the road - there was an ugly accident taking place when we arrived. It was so dangerous that the goons trying to pull a stunt, driving in high speed on a narrow road.
Argentine coach lost the plot. Both are great teams with great play. Germany will take the cup i believe.
U got the fever eh? So where r u watching the Finals?
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