Thanks to a friend who gave me a ticket to the semi-final match of the FIFA Club World Cup, I saw the match between AC Milan and Urawa Reds! Getting to the stadium at Yokohama was an experience itself! Since it was my first time to watch a game at the stadium, I did not take into account the 67,000+ people who would be packing the trains and the streets!
My friend thought her ribs were about to crack as we pushed our way into the train car and more people were trying to get in! I nearly did not make it, it was a good thing I was small, and was able to fit onto the threshold, tip toeing to allow the train doors to close! WHEW!
I only watch live football games on TV, and I missed the instant replays and close-ups at the stadium; even if they were shown on the huge screens, I could not take my eyes off the field. There was an exciting and charged atmosphere at the venue, even at freezing weather, we did not mind it. The match was a bit lopsided with AC Milan dominating the game, but watching these football superstars play in person was truly fantastic! Hanggaling nila! Napapasigaw nga ako ng Tagalog, at times. "BILIS!", "Baba na... AY NAKU!".
Urawa Reds fans. I just love the way they raise and wave all the huge flags at the same time.
I have some favorite Reds players, some of them will be playing at the World Cup.
GOAAAAL! The stadium rang with cheers and sighs!
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