Brazil 12th

if you have been following closely to the World Cup this year, especially Brazilian games, you would see this man on your television screen quite a few times. the Brazil 12th man.

this emotion-filled picture was taken during the semi-final match between Brazil and Germany which resulted to a record breaking scoreline of 7-1. this Brazilian fan stood alongside thousands of fans as they witnessed what is said to be one of the horrifying World Cup match in history.

at this point in time i cannot remember this man's name but he is pretty famous. not celebrity famous but just famous for his love of football and his his country. it was reported this World Cup is his 7th such event he is attending. every World Cup he would be there live to support Brazil. furthermore, he was featured in newspapers couple of times as well. so much so, he and many others called him the Brazil 12th man.

for those football idiots out there, the number 12 is used as a football team has only 11 players playing on the pitch. the term 12th man is used to represent the team's fan.

so later that same evening, he handed over the cup he was having to a young German fan. his words were translated. he told the German fan that Germany deserve the win and to go on to win the cup.. also, he requested her to bring it to the final match. the moment was of course captured.. how heart warming..

outclassed

early morning shock for everyone around the world.. unless you are either a fan of Germany or a hater of Brazil. Brazil was totally outclassed in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2014. the first 45 minutes of the match ended with Germany having a commanding lead of 5-0. second half wasn't any much better for the host side as the game ended with a scoreline of 7-1. let's see the key highlights of the game.

congrats to Klose for becoming the top scorer ever in the final stages of a FIFA World Cup event. his record broke previous recorder Brazilian's Ronaldo's record. throughout the game Germany seemed to be playing good passing and unselfish plays, tearing the defensive line of the host time and time again. Neuer was great with his reflexes and confidence. unfortunately, he had to concede one last minute goal that denied other wise an awesome clean sheet. Brazil played with no backbone and no game plan. really sad to see a team crumble to such a stage. let's see how they will play in the 3rd placing play off this weekend.

here, recognise the legend's face.. Klose.

anyone who failed to see the rape session, the highlights are at the end of this post. i called it rape for 7-1 in a match between two compatible teams like Germany and Brazil is no longer called a football match.. here is the highlights.. 7-1.

RH

yes, this is an update on my life.

so things are starting to get busy these days. got into Raffles Hall for the first year of study in NUS which is good.. i need not worry about traveling to and fro home and NUS for at least the next 12 months. yeah to waking minutes before lessons and what not. so anyway that s not the point. i recently started going down there to help out with some RAG preparations which will take place on the 6th of August.. if i did not remember wrongly. so anyway, been painting and decorating and creating props and what not. meeting new friends and learning new things. rather good start i would say. hope for of such things come by in the next few weeks or so.

the bad side? waking up early and packing myself like a sardine as i make way to NUS RH. each time, the journey takes about 2 hours. also, leaving halfway because i have lessons to teach back in the east of Singapore. ohh wells, just doing what i can.

those things aside, NUS admin stuff is streaming in. bank loan stuff, camp stuff, hostel preparations, course preparation.. and stupid QET. really hope all go smoothly with minimal or no obstacles. really thankful to those friends that help me along the way.. be it with simple explanation to favours. i really appreciate them. my family has been supportive too.. so yeah me. i'm blessed.