My friend Abdulla from motorsouq.ae encouraged me to watch this match. So I spent the evening of 19th December watching football in Abu Dhabi. And taking pictures. Lots.
It was the first Football World Cup I have watched live. While you can see very good pictures of the game on the internet and in the newspapers - the pictures below are to share my experience of being there among the chanting, cheering, passionate fans of the game.
It was a new experience - and I was lucky to be sitting right next to the RCA Argentina fans. They had what you call the sports spirit. And it was sad to see them head back home without victory.
Barcelona played a consistently powerful game, dominating the offensive. RCA defended very well but spent more time in its own side trying to save goals. Barcelona moved like lightening most of the time, and the passing and teamwork was extraordinary.
Made me wish that in real life, people played so well as a team too.
The Sheikh Zayed Sports Stadium - venue of the FIFA Club Football World Cup 2009 - Final match
The FIFA Club Football World Cup 2009 - Final match was sold out according to the sign
