BARRIO FLORES

miércoles, julio 14, 2004

You're F-ing Kidding Me

Needing a 0-0 or 1-1 tie in the game between Chile and Costa Rica, Bolivia had their rematch against Colombia set. In the final minute, with 3 minutes additional time Chile and Costa Rica were deadlocked at 1. In the 93rd minute, an awkward rebound off a Chilean defender, gave the ball at the feet of a Tico. He striked and scored the winning goal.

Ironically, the referee was Marcelo Ortube, Bolivia's most well known referee. He could have stopped the game at 47:51 but decided to let them play on.

When I saw the goal hit the back of the net, I got up and said the title of this post, but without the dash.

Maybe it was for the better, I couldn't stand anymore disappointment from the Bolivian side in this tournament.