soccer part deux

So the date went well. I took a few photos from the game with my cell phone and have posted them here for your enjoyment.

The seats were really good -- we were smack dab behind the goalie, a few rows up. Didn't actually end up sitting in my actual seat because that whole section was occupied by the rowdy supporters of Metro (now known as Red Bulls) . Very bilingual, that group -- with drums and flags and banners -- they could sing insults in at least two languages! Most of which involved Ronaldo's mother or wife....not that he's actually on this team.

I can't believe that the home team scored two goals within a few minutes of each other, and it took me so long to get to my seat from the other side of the stadium that I missed both and had to watch the replay! I was seriously annoyed for a bit. And then the third goal came in the second half and was scored on the other end of the field so of course, it was hard to see from one end.

Refreshments were lousy -- I don't know if they're better when the Giants and Jets play. But wow, RFK stadium has an impressive spicy sausage sandwich (totally worth going to the Nationals games for), and Shea has better dogs and fries. Thankfully, my heartburn went away pretty quick. No wonder I was so hungry today after eating such junk.

And in a classic end to the evening, on the way back to the city, our public bus driver got lost, we were so close to getting back, and then it seemed we missed a turn and went right back past the stadium again. Naturally, he got a huge ovation when we arrived at port authority.

Overall, great fun, two thumbs up and all that. I might go back again to watch another soccer game, but honestly, I think I'd rather go to an exhibition series when the stadium is packed. It's kind of sad when it's half empty.