Things remained as they started with Uruguay and France drawing 0-0 in the match. With the vuvuzelas (horns, thousands of them always making noise) melody still ringing in my ears, I got a chance to see the TV long version highlights of the second match. Before falling sleep, I think I saw some good things happening.
Around the 68 minute you get an example of the emphasis on teamwork as the fourth official manages Raymond Domenech (French coach) who wanted to enter the field to participate in a possible “group hug” (two or more players having a misdirected-passion moment). “Cracking down” to set a good tone for the World Cup comes around the 82 minute when Nicolas Lodeiro (Uruguay) gets sent off for a second caution. This one was for a late and dangerous tackle which if I get to see it in slow motion… it may be a direct send off. Good referee decision (perhaps poetic justice) on the 88 minute when the ball bounces up into Eguran’s (Uruguay) hand and yes, Thierry Henry complains to the referee. OK, I’m going to bed and rest so I can make a quick stop at the Fan Fest in Rustenburg before heading to the stadium where Jozy Altidore will be playing as he has recovered from the ankle sprain.
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