World Cup - Game 1 - South Africa vs Mexico

[Sylar]

It's finally here! Game 1 of the 2010 World Cup is about to kick off in Soccer City, Jo'burg.

South Africa hosting Mexico.

What a racket - brilliant to see all the South Africa players singing and dancing in the tunnel.

Bring it on!

[SaulGoodman]

Those bloody horns

[Dunbar Hibee]

South Africa team are legends, singing and dancing their way out ! Hope they win

[SaulGoodman]

Good atmosphere

[seanraff07]

Put a bet on Mexico to win today so i suppose i have to back them.

[Makaveli]

Very little between them IMO, I'm siding towards South Africa by the odd goal.

[magpie1892]

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Good atmosphere

Wonderful, isn't it? The constant and atmospheric drone of the vuvuzela.

That's not annoying at all.

[SaulGoodman]

Corner to Mexico after a good attempt

[SaulGoodman]

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Wonderful, isn't it? The constant and atmospheric drone of the vuvuzela.

That's not annoying at all.

I was being sarcastic

[SRHibs]

Those horns are ****ing brain damage.
I've got it on mute already.

[seanraff07]

The vuvuzelas aren't annoying me at all, not sure about anyone else?

[magpie1892]

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I was being sarcastic

Thank God for that.

Those things shouldn't be allowed to leave the African continent.

[legends of 73]

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The vuvuzelas aren't annoying me at all, not sure about anyone else?

there doing my nut in. time to mute the tv

[magpie1892]

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The vuvuzelas aren't annoying me at all, not sure about anyone else?

I've been to about 25 games in Africa so I'm 'used' to the noise but it doesn't get any less irritating, nor has it any place in a global tournament.

If anything, I feel a wee bit embarrassed about the message the vuvuzela gives to the world about Africa.

[Hibs90]

Fancy a goal scoring draw here or Mexico to pump them.

[magpie1892]

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Fancy a goal scoring draw here or Mexico to pump them.

This has one-goal-the-winner writ all over it.

[seanraff07]

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there doing my nut in. time to mute the tv

I'd much rather watch the game without them, but there not annoying enough to mute my tv.

[down-the-slope]

good first 5 mins by mexico and should have scored...not enjoying it now as those ruddy horns are as i expected spoiling it...its just a dreadfull drone...not as if its in response to whats happening...at least a crowd roar or other instruments add to the atmosphere by getting louder when good chance etc...these things take away from the peaks and troughs of a game

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This has one-goal-the-winner writ all over it.

Only 15 mins gone, post that again in an hour if it's still nil nil

[seanraff07]

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I've been to about 25 games in Africa so I'm 'used' to the noise but it doesn't get any less irritating, nor has it any place in a global tournament.

If anything, I feel a wee bit embarrassed about the message the vuvuzela gives to the world about Africa.

I'd say the horns you get at cup finals are more annoying than them. Like i stated in my last post i'd much rather do without them but it's what they use at football matches in Africa so i accept that.

[Lofarl]

There must be a way Tv broadcasters can filter that high drone out. Our just let us hear the commentary with a the crowd noise much lower. Cant stand that bloody drone.

[seanraff07]

Unlucky there from Dos Santos, been the best player so far IMO.

[down-the-slope]

just got TV on Mute and Five Live on radio for sound as they seem to have a horn control and its not nearly as loud

[magpie1892]

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I'd say the horns you get at cup finals are more annoying than them. Like i stated in my last post i'd much rather do without them but it's what they use at football matches in Africa so i accept that.

Those cup final horns are annoying for, what, five minutes a game? Usually before kick off? I've seen people threaten to stick them where the sun don't shine if it's not given a rest.

This isn't an African tournament though. FIFA should stop these eejits from embarrassing themselves. How is it that only Africans think this drone represents 'support' and 'atmosphere'?

[seanraff07]

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Those cup final horns are annoying for, what, five minutes a game? Usually before kick off? I've seen people threaten to stick them where the sun don't shine if it's not given a rest.

This isn't an African tournament though. FIFA should stop these eejits from embarrassing themselves. How is it that only Africans think this drone represents 'support' and 'atmosphere'?

I agree with what your saying, it ruins the atmosphere cause theres no chanting.

They are much better getting rid of them for good but i don't think it's worth making a deal about.

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Those cup final horns are annoying for, what, five minutes a game? Usually before kick off? I've seen people threaten to stick them where the sun don't shine if it's not given a rest.

This isn't an African tournament though. FIFA should stop these eejits from embarrassing themselves. How is it that only Africans think this drone represents 'support' and 'atmosphere'?

Exactly. There's absolutely no relationship between the noise and what's going on on the field. They're actually drowning out any real crowd response.

Already I'm hoping South Africa go out as early as possible. I'd HATE to be in that stadium.

[Hibs90]

The way Dos Santos runs reminds me of the way Ronaldinho runs, you can see his influence on him.

[Lofarl]

Does not matter what teams playing that drone will still be there. You think Countries have taken 35-50000 fans with them?

[down-the-slope]

its a miricle that SA are not behind by 2 or 3 goals....

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Does not matter what teams playing that drone will still be there. You think Countries have taken 35-50000 fans with them?

I know.

But it's their supporters who're doing my head in right now.

Mexico just had a 'goal' disallowed for offside - correctly.