The Local Derby Football Match

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So after the first game of passion I decided to come back to the Maracaña for a local derby. The stadium was full to capacity other than the bottom tier which was under renovation, there must have been 120,000 all over the stadium, in the stairwells, blowing their trumpets and playing the drums.

Unfortunately the team we were supporting lost but as each of the 4 goals was scored you could literally feel the stadium move and copious amounts of beer (at least that’s what I hope it was) thrown all over you. Thankfully because it was a local derby the fans stuck together on there own sides of the stadium but this did not stop the fights and riots at the end of the night. This is definitely more dangerous than a local derby back home.

Flamengo (1) v Vasco (3)

I forgot to tell you that during half time this little old guy about 70 is doing keepy uppys throughout the whole break. During both games he is there working hard and never drops the ball. He must be the mid time entertainment......so funny to see!

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