Friday, August 8, 2008

My Beijing Olympics


Today Aug 8 2008, here we are, on the eve of the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics. How apt the Chinese chose 8/8/2008 8pm for the opening ceremony, 8 being the lucky number for the chinese people around the world.

My Olympic viewing began last night at around 6pm, when I tuned in to the Olyroos (Australia u23 team) v Serbia (the u21 champions of Europe couple of years ago) in the Football tournament. The Olyroos scored first throughformer Sydney FC and now Derby County midfielder Reuben zabkovic. Caught the second half from the 57th min onwards. Serbia deservedly equalised with a headed goal from the second of two consecutive corners. Serbia were the far better team (14 shots to 6, 14 corners to 1) but the score was a draw 1-1. Hopefully the Olyroos can improve and get through the Group of Death.

Later on I caught glimpses of Argentina v Ivory Coast, China V New Zealand matches.

Now eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony.

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