Fútbol

Today is day 25 here in Ecuador and there was a pretty important soccer game or as they call it fútbol here. The national team of Ecuador played the national team of Argentina. I had been looking of a jersey to wear for this game since I arrived in Ecuador but I did not want to pay too much for one so I held out. It was a good thing I held out too because there was a street vendor selling jerseys that day before the game right outside of the university. I got my jersey for only $6!

Unfortunately I was not able to get tickets to the game that was played here in Quito. So some of the other students here and myself decided to watch the game together. We all met up and found a public area with a T.V. to watch the game from live. The atmosphere was really exciting. Everyone was decked out in blue or yellow jerseys and lots of people had their faces painted as well. Even though we weren't at the game you would have never known if you had closed your eyes. People were yelling, cheering, chanting and blowing horns throughout the entire game.

The game was a close match with both teams scoring one goal towards the beginning. But sadly Ecuador could not score another goal, even though there were many attempts made, so the match ended in a tie. Even though we did not win it was great to be surrounded by friends and get to be part an event that is a very  important part of South American culture.

My friend Julia and I enjoying the game!