FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 Final Closing Ceremony South Africa Destiny Enthrones Holland
Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010
by Michael Gaffley
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FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 South Africa Destiny Enthrones Holland
Feelings are neither right nor wrong; they are just that, feelings. I wonder what the feelings of the players, administrators, coaches and fans are as the chronometers are ticking away the seconds to the final game of World Cup 2010.
Going back to feelings my question first of all is about how the Dutch players and coaches are feeling. They are the only unbeaten team in this final. They have scored goals; they have defended their goal line, well. "Who do we have to watch, or who will mark who". Will we field the right combination of players? How do we prevent getting yellow and or red carded? Who will kick the penalties should that be needed. While the Dutch are thinking strategy what might the Spaniards be feeling; survival?
Spain will no doubt feel that they can beat this undefeated Dutch side. They will
have to repeat over and over again that the Dutch team is not invincible. They
will however, wonder how they even got to the final given their mostly one goal
victories. They will feel nervous about their close encounters with the other
teams. They will be overwhelmed by the buzzing sound of the greatest soccer
musical instrument, the ever present, vuvuzela.
And then I am wondering about those players who were carded. How do they
feel now that they realize that they are not in the final. Do they have regrets? Are
they sad? Do they feel disappointed? Should they rather have done what the
coach asked for? What do they tell their children, their wives and their girl
friends. What about those teams that did not even win one game, how do they
feel? How does the players of Ireland feel about being cheated out of the
opportunity to excel. Would they have done better than Les Bleus?
How does President Zuma feel? Is he proud that his country has done so well. Is he happy with all the accolades about his country as the perfect host country for the World Cup 2010? Is he happy to give recognition to all the political parties for their role in ensuring a successful outcome? Is he happy with the role of churches, mosques, synagogues and other civic structures in order to empower the right attitude in the country? Thank you Madiba you gave us the Soccer World Cup on African soil. I hope that you will enjoy your presence and spirit at the closing ceremony.
How do the spectators feel about this epic historical, nerve wrecking, quadrennial battle? Was it worth the money? Did it give the thrills and was it great to be part of a crowd of thousands divided by two sides on the field of play. They were sharing one stadium, one playing field and yet they co-existed even while cheering opposing teams. They bought stuff at the same kiosks and they travelled the same roads.
How do our visitors feel? Was it worth the trouble and the trauma of long distance travel? Do you feel sill now about feeling so scared to come to South Africa? Were you impressed by the friendliness of its peoples? Were you impressed by the sights and sounds of South Africa?
I am just musing because feelings are neither right nor wrong; they are just that; feelings! And the vuvuzelas can be heard all over the world. Last night when Le Bron James announced his preference you could hear the vuvuzelas in the back ground in America.
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