Tag: World Cup

Edmonton, Canada – WWC Semi-Final

Posted in 2015, North America
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Brenda came up from Calgary to join Nathania, Jeanie, and myself to watch the Japan v. England Women’s World Cup semi-final match at Commonwealth Stadium. Japan played well in the…

Edmonton, Canada – WWC Round of 16

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Alex, Nathan, Stephen and I watched a round of 16 match featuring top ranked US versus Colombia. The first half was combative and appeared that the game could go either…

Edmonton, Canada – WWC Opening Match

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My friend Alex was great in getting us tickets for the opening match (Canada v. China) of the Women’s Football World Cup in Edmonton.  It’s my second World Cup in…

São Paulo, Brazil – WC Round of 16 Match

Posted in 2014, South America
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Ins this last FIFA World Cup game, Jorge and I watched a Round-of-16 game between Argentina and Switzerland.  I was really excited at the chance to see Lionel Messi play…

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – WC Round of 16 Match

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Our third FIFA World Cup match was a Round-of-16 game between Uruguay and Colombia.  I was excited about this game – but that was before Luis Suarez had biting Chielini…

São Paulo, Brazil – WC Group Stage Match

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For our second FIFA World Cup Round-of-16 match, we watched Belgium play South Korea.  The costumes and singing weren’t as intense as the Netherlands-Chile game.  Also, it wasn’t the most…

São Paulo, Brazil – WC Group Stage Match

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For our first FIFA World Cup group stage match, Jorge and I watched Netherlands play Chile.  It was funny to realize the Arena was truly built hastily with some shoddy…