Brazil vs. Paraguay

One of the things I was really looking forward to during this trip was watching the World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Paraguay.  The actual game was played in Sao Paulo, but I really wanted to wear a Brazil jersey and watch the game in a bar. I accomplished only one of these goals because I could not find a Brazil jersey to buy before the game.  I still want to find one to buy before I leave though.  People started filling into the stadium hours before the game even started, and every seat was taken about a half hour before it started.  The game was intense.  There were a lot of close goals.  I was watching so closely waiting for Brazil to make a goal.  Then I took a moment to take a picture with Joanne and Brittanie.  During the fifteen seconds it took to take the picture, Brazil made a goal!  I couldn't believe I missed it!  I was so upset.  Then, To make matters worse, the next goal scored was by Paraguay.  A player for Paraguay lined up and took a shot.  The Brazilian player number 7 was in front of the goalie.  He tried to kick it away from the goal, but ended up kicking it into his own goal!  It was terrible!  I definately will not be buying a number 7 jersey.  I would like number 11 or number 18.  They both played well last night.  Luckily, there was one more goal scored during the game.  It was by Brazil, player 11 actually.  We won the game 2 to 1.  Dan and I cheered along with the rest of the fans in the bar.  It was a great Brazilian experience to add to my memories.  

The bar, Favela, that we went to was the hippest place I

 have seen since I came to Brazil.  It really spoke to a younger crowd.  Every thing from 

the light shades to the menus was funky.  

The longer we stayed there, the more people came.  The downstairs part of the bar turned into a dance floor with a band.  We all really liked it and hope to go back again before we l

eave.