Tuesday, June 13, 2006
World Cup Fever.
64 matches.
32 nations.
30 days.
12 cities.
1 topic on conversation.
Yes, it is the time of the year. The time where people from all walks of life can finally gather and talk about one thing. The time where reading the sports news is a must if you do not want to be ignored. The time we renew our passion with a game we detested for 4 years. The time we are united to cheer together. The time we jump into a single boat and decide to sink or swim. The special time where the circadian cycle of our body is reversed. Yes.. it is time for a fever.
Football fever. World Cup fever.
There are many world cups in the world: swimming, fishing, skating, kite-flying etc. But when we talk about THE world cup, there is only one WORLD CUP. The FIFA World Cup.
I first got involved in World Cup in 1998, France '98. Back then, the biggest bet was RM35 in the finals between France and Brazil, and I lost RM35. Hell, last time, RM35 was like gold. I don't get no allowances and it is pretty tough to save up to RM35. At least I had my previous winnings to fall back on.
Then in Seoul-Japan '02, I was out of touch with it. No kaki in college ma. So no batting lor. Could have won quite a bit back then.
And now, Germany 2006, the time has finally come again for me to place all hands on deck and have fun with the guys. Late nights of football + mahjong. Shouting GOAL!!! at 4 o'clock in the morning can be exhilirating. And when you have money on the game, all the more fun.
RICHARD has a very comprehensive post on how the betting system works. So head on over if you are interesting to flex those wallets.
Every night, we will converge at the House of Vice aka B1-9-6 (one of the elevators shows -9 which i supposed is the Ninth Level of Hell. How appropriate. Haha. And then the fun begins.
So far, my games:
England vs Paraguay : Dumb bookie, so not counted. (I din't win any or lose any, btw)
Mexico vs Iran : Mexico must win by 1 goal. If draw, we lose. A very late bet of RM20 which won me RM18++. Woot woot.
Highlights:
At first Mexico was leading 1-0. Then Justin arrived and the moment he said 'Hi', Iran scored. WTH?!!! And it was 1-1 till the second half. And we thought we were losing. Then Justin said that it was late and he had to go. 3 minutes after he left, Mexico scored. And scored again.
So what is the conclustion?
Italy vs Ghana : Italy must win by 2 goals. If 1 goal, we get half money. If draw, we lose. A bet of RM30 which won me RM28.50. Woohoo!!
Highlights:
Rajinder's virgin bet and there are many heart-stopping moments. But in the end, what can I say? The Italians look good scoring.
Further matches to come:
South Korea vs Togo: One goal to win. Lose if we draw. Bets on South Koreans.
France vs Switz: Bets on France, but knowing those frenchmen, they very sesat wan.
Brazil vs Crotia: It is no surprise that Brazil will win here, but the handicap of 1 1/4 balls, a bit too much I think. But nevertheless, bets on brazil again.
So, fellow tourists, wanna bet on the games? I don't mind being bookie on this site. Mwahaha... if police comes then mah cabut la.
Afterall: Football fever... priceless.
There's nothing like the sound of
hundreds of voices screaming in unison.
- Kefka, Final Fantasy VI
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