Watched the game in Spanish today. Switched to ESPN only once just to see if it is really the commentary that made the experience a bit slower last time around. It was right after the goal. The commentator on Telemundo screamed: Goooooooooooooooo... I switched channels to a “and Ballack hits the ball a second time, to score”, which made me switch back to the rest of ...ooooooooooooooooooool, Gooool, Goooool, Gooooooooooooooool.... I think I like the enthusiasm more. It helps the game experience.
Nice site (in German)....ZDFonline WM2002
i happened to watch this particular game too and i remember it well. not the game, but the crowds reactions and my feelings afterwards.
people from all over the world gathered together at a ridiculously early hour to drink coffee, eat eggs and watch the two tvs. towards the end of the game.. there was a very strong german contingent, but i was pleased by the strong enthusiasm for the red devils.
yes, it was quite an exciting game. and even though i do not normally stock too much emotion on these sorts of matches, i still found the drive home in the bright morning sunlight quiet, long and a bit depressing.
"towards the end of the game."
i meant to add that towards the end, the diner had gotten quite crowded with people standing everywhere and it was difficult to see either tv... but it was a nice enthusiastic crowd anyhow...
Posted by: takuan on August 28, 2003 01:56 AM