Friday, June 11, 2010

FiFa FeVer!=D

OMG! Today is the start of the Fifa World Cup! I HOPE most of you are going to a match or two. I f you arent then you better get yiur TV gears ready. If your not really intosoccer then you wont be doing either if those things. So since this post is ALL about Fifa Fever, this post is going to be REALLY REALLY REALLY LONG!
EEEEEEP! I am so excited!

  • First of all I'm going to post all the matches that are happening, when they are happening (in SA time) and Where they are happening! This you can happily print out!=) JUST UP TO GROUP C!

then I am going too...
  • post excuses on why to watch matches (or just watch TV)
  • post what you are and arent allowed in the stadiums.
  • post the LYRICS to Waka Waka (the Fifa World Cup song)
  • MAKE a quiz for you and your soccer loving friends!

I am going to insert a picture of a printer to indicate what you can print. (you can just cut the top off)
I just hope it wont print my WHOLE blog.









MATCHES!
2010 Match Schedule Group A
1. South Africa
2. Mexico
3. Uruguay
4. France

11 June 2010 – Soccer City Stadium
Host city: Johannesburg
South Africa – Mexico
Time: 16:00

11 June 2010 – Green Point Stadium
Host city: Cape Town
Team: Uruguay – France
Time: 20:30

16 June 2010 – Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Host city: Tshwane(Pretoria)
Team: South Africa – Uruguay
Time: 20:30

17 June 2010 - Peter Mokaba Stadium
Host City: Polokwana
Team: France – Mexico
Time: 13:30

22 June 2010 – Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Host city: Rustenburg
Team: Mexico – Uruguay
Time: 16:00

22 June 2010 – Free State Stadium
Host city: Mangaung (Bloemfontein)
France – South Africa
Time: 16:00

2010 Match Schedule Group B

1. Argentina
2. Nigeria
3. Korea Republic
4. Greece

12 June 2010 – Ellis Park Stadium
Host city: Johannesburg
Team: Argentina – Nigeria
Time: 16:30

12 June 2010 – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Host city: Port Elizabeth
Team: Korea Republic – Greece
Time: 13:30

17 June 2010 – Soccer City Stadium
Host city: Johannesburg
Team: Argentina – Korea Republic
Time: 13:30

17 June 2010 – Free State Stadium
Host city: Mangaung (Bloemfontein)
Team: Greece – Nigeria
Time: 16:00

22 June 2010 – Kings Park Stadium
Host city: Durban
Team: Nigeria – Korea Republic
Time: 20:30

22 June 2010 – Peter Mokaba Stadium
Host city: Polokwane
Team: Greece – Argentina
Time: 20:30

2010 Match Schedule Group C

1. England
2. USA
3. Algeria
4. Slovenia

12 June 2010 – Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Host city: Rustenburg
Team: England – USA
Time: 20:30

13 June 2010 – Peter Mokaba Stadium
Host city: Polokwane
Team: Algeria – Slovenia
Time: 13:30

18 June 2010 – Ellis Park Stadium
Host city: Johannesburg
Team: Slovenia – USA
Time: 16:00

18 June 2010 – Green Point Stadium
Host city: Cape Town
Team: England – Algeria
Time: 20:30

23 June 2010 – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Host city: Port Elizabeth
Team: Slovenia – England
Time: 16:00

23 June 2010 – Lotus Versfeld Stadium
Host city: Tschwane (Pretoria)
Team: USA – Algeria
Time: 16:00

STADUM RULES!
 
Here is the full list of prohibited items for the stadiums:
•No weapons or anything that can be used as a weapon
•No bottles, cups, jugs or cans
•No recording of sound images or footage other than for private use
•No large quantities of paper and/or rolls of paper
•No alcohol or drugs.
•No racist or xenophobic, charity, ideological or NGO material eg T-shirts or flags.
•No entering the pitch or area around the pitch.
•No banners or flags larger than 2m x 1.5m.flagpoles or banner poles of any kind.
•Only flexible plastic poles and so-called double-poles that do not exceed 1 metre in length and 1 cm in diameter and which are not made of inflammable material are permitted
•No promotional or commercial material.
•No umbrellas.
•No motorcycle helmets.
•No food or drink.
•No gas, spray cans, corrosives or anything that could cause fire.
•No fireworks or any kind of explosive
•No standing on seats.
•No excessive noise; megaphone, hooters or gas powered horns. Vuvuzelas are allowed.But only unbranded ones. Kuduzelas are not allowed.
•No selling of goods or tickets.
•No animals.
•No transmitting or broadcasting of sound, pictures, descriptions or results of the events via the Internet or other forms of media.
•No objects which could compromise public safety.
•No large bags, rucksacks, suitcases and sports bags. “Unwieldy” is given to mean all objects which are larger than 25cmx25cmx25cm and which cannot be stowed under the seat in the Stadium;No big objects which cannot be stowed under the seat.

WOW!
I got this imformation from this website:

http://www.vuvuzelasouthafrica.co.za/2010-world-cup-stadium-behaviour-what-not-to-do/

LYRICS!
You’re a good soldier

Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
Get back in the saddle
You’re on the front line
Everyone’s watching
You know it’s serious
We’re getting closer
This isn’t over
The pressure’s on; you feel it
But you got it all; believe it
When you fall, get up, oh oh

And if you fall, get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Cause this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Listen to your god; this is our motto
Your time to shine
Don’t wait in line
Y vamos por todo
People are raising their expectations
Go on and feel it
This is your moment
No hesitation
Today’s your day
I feel it
You paved the way,
Believe it
If you get down

Get up oh, oh
When you get down,
Get up eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

QUIZ!




1. What is the staduim in Durban called?
2. How many matches are being played in Durban?
3. How many countries are playing?

4. Who is playing the very first match in Durban?
5. How do we celebrate the World cup in South Africa?


I will post the answers on Monday!

EXCUSES!

  1.  Its good for your general knowledge.
  2. You have to support you country thats playing in the Fifa World Cup.
  3. (Remember watching football is usually better than doing chores so watch a few games with your family and they'll forget about everything)
I hope you all enjoyed this FIFATASTIC post!


3 blog lovin' comments:

Lexi said...

awesome post, ash! dont worry, im wearing my proudly south african t-shirt! LOL! hope south africa wins! Or mexico......nah, i guess I have to support my home country!

Loulou said...

Can't wait fro June 22, when France will kick your buts, in a nice way!!!! I did not mean to offend anyone and if I have, please forgive me, I am saying this only in a sporty point of view, outside of this, I love you to the point of where I know you... THSI IS WEIRD...

L. said...

Hey, this is the first time I've really stumbled across you're blog and I'm so shocked. It is awesome!

Also I love the World Cup, I always watch it and vouch for the underdogs. I totally agree with you're reasons why to watch it, plus I think the atmosphere is really something else.

As for the answers to your quiz I'd love to know them. They're pretty interesting:) Guess I'll wait for you're next post to find them ;D(L).