6/24/2007

Gold Cup (that's soccer) Final this afternoon!

10 days ago I got some info from a friend in Panama: Panama is now playing in the Gold Cup in the USA. Last night,they tied Cuba. Not knowing there was a game on, I tried to go to a restaurant, and realized that wasn't going to happen since any restaurant with a TV was PACKED, and not a chance of sitting...so after 2-3 fruitless attempts...dinner at home...and I missed the entire game! Next game is Panama/Mexico on Thursday...be sure to watch, as Panama needs to win to get to the next round. Panama is leading their group with 4 points, and the other 3 teams (Mexico, Honduras, Cuba) all have 3. With a win or a draw, the Panamanians go on to tougher opponents Sorry for not posting sooner. this picture, by the way, is from June 16th USA v Panama. USA won that game 2-1, which is obviously part of why USA is playing Mexico today in the Final at Soldier Field (2pm CT). There are approximately three times as many concession stands at the new (2003) Soldier Field than the old facility, says the website. Chicago-style hot dogs, I presume. And what else? Anyway, I'd wanted to write about the kinds of food you can get at soccer (football) matches in Panama: Ceviche Cups, Pickled Quail Eggs, Pickled Pig's feet with Cucumber and Onion. Excellent. What else should I know?

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