Another Unimpressive Victory
Brazil played better than in the first game, which is an almost meaningless statement. Ronaldão ran more in the warmups before the game than he ran against Croatia. Both he and Adriano were more active, which gave more space to Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Kaká, which brought the offense closer to life. And Zé Roberto was very good.
I watched the game at a local "Mexican" restaurant. I have never been to Mexico, and the owner (a great guy) has. But that said, I know the type of "Mexican" food that the restaurant sells, and it's a poor imitation of Chi-Chi's. They don't put cilantro in ANYTHING, which makes all the food taste just a little off. The salsa tastes like slightly, ever so slightly (and of course, the Brazilians complain that it's too hot) spicy spaghetti sauce. But the atmosphere is nice, and it's only two block from my apartment. And convenience trumps damn near everything.
Sundays are family days in Recife, if not all of Brazil. People go to the beach (except during the winter, when it rains every day), and otherwise they stay home with their families. So the restaurant wasn't too crowded. I had been hoping for a packed house, but that will have to wait for the next round.
People screamed and yelled at the tv, at the players, and we all complained about Ronaldão. We drank beer, ate "Mexican" food, and in the end Brazil managed an easy win, so we were all at least content.
Still, it was a subdued crowd. As much as we drank, this Brazil team is sure taking it's sweet time getting into gear. There's a nervous edge to the party atmosphere in Brazil right now. Everyone keeps hoping that things get better, but after only two games (and a guaranteed place in the second round) people are starting to lose hope. Brazil has been a dominant force since the mid-nineties, and still has the talent to dominate. But you have to wonder what Ronaldão was doing in the last month, because it certainly wasn't preparing for the World Cup.
Maybe it's good for the game if Brazil takes a little break from dominating. Let Argentina join the tri-campeão club, or let the Netherlands win a World Cup, finally. But what I want to see is the national party that is a world championship, and I don't think I'm going to see it this year.
I watched the game at a local "Mexican" restaurant. I have never been to Mexico, and the owner (a great guy) has. But that said, I know the type of "Mexican" food that the restaurant sells, and it's a poor imitation of Chi-Chi's. They don't put cilantro in ANYTHING, which makes all the food taste just a little off. The salsa tastes like slightly, ever so slightly (and of course, the Brazilians complain that it's too hot) spicy spaghetti sauce. But the atmosphere is nice, and it's only two block from my apartment. And convenience trumps damn near everything.
Sundays are family days in Recife, if not all of Brazil. People go to the beach (except during the winter, when it rains every day), and otherwise they stay home with their families. So the restaurant wasn't too crowded. I had been hoping for a packed house, but that will have to wait for the next round.
People screamed and yelled at the tv, at the players, and we all complained about Ronaldão. We drank beer, ate "Mexican" food, and in the end Brazil managed an easy win, so we were all at least content.
Brazilian nachos are eaten with spoons. Who knew?
Still, it was a subdued crowd. As much as we drank, this Brazil team is sure taking it's sweet time getting into gear. There's a nervous edge to the party atmosphere in Brazil right now. Everyone keeps hoping that things get better, but after only two games (and a guaranteed place in the second round) people are starting to lose hope. Brazil has been a dominant force since the mid-nineties, and still has the talent to dominate. But you have to wonder what Ronaldão was doing in the last month, because it certainly wasn't preparing for the World Cup.
Maybe it's good for the game if Brazil takes a little break from dominating. Let Argentina join the tri-campeão club, or let the Netherlands win a World Cup, finally. But what I want to see is the national party that is a world championship, and I don't think I'm going to see it this year.
posted by Venha Futuro at 10:49 AM
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