SATURDAY JUNE 24TH

ARGENTINA vs. MEXICO
RBNY locker room and Newark Airport, 3pm

I started watching the game at the locker room because we had to meet before we left for our trip to Chicago. The first half was exciting to say the least, and I was generally impressed by Mexico’s play. As you are probably are aware if you have read this blog before, I was rooting for Argentina due to my lack of respect for the Mexican National Team. If I was a Yankee fan, then Mexico would be my Boston Red Sox. I don’t particularly like their style of play, but even more so, I generally hate the lack of respect given to our National Team from their players and fans. But in saying this, I was quite impressed by the pressure they applied to a very good Argentina team.

At half-time, we made our way to Newark airport where I made my way through check-in as fast as possible so I could get to a restaurant to watch the second half. I was joined obviously by many of the players also interested in the game, as well as an old friend Orlando Conguta, who was making his way to Chicago representing MLS. The game was fantastic, and believe it or not, the airport bar/ restaurant was filled with people interested in the game. Frank from Iowa, Joe from Minnesota, and Mike from Ohio (all made up names) were infused with the passion of the game on TV and cheered as every chance for both teams came around. I write this only to show what kind of effect a good game can have on a person who is open to enjoying a game they obviously have no particular knowledge of. (I think my wife would be mad that I just ended a sentence with a preposition, oh well)

I was glad to see Argentina win, and look forward to seeing the game against Germany Friday(?). There win almost made the 2 hour delay at the airport okay. Almost!