Today is the Day

17:30. SOWETO. SOCCER CITY, SOUTH AFRICA. Greetings from the Media Centre at Soccer City. Arrived in Soweto a couple hours back to watch the build up. Wow, I can't believe today has finally arrived, its like Christmas, New Years and the FA Cup final all rolled up into one. 

I have seen every World Cup final since 1978 in various far flung places, but I never imagined myself tapping out this entry 3 hours before kick off at the ground. I just saw Arsene Wenger, hardly a wax statute, he looked... well, a very much like Arsene Wenger, wearing comfy sneakers nogal.

There was a sea of orange on the way through, the Dutch announce their presence less with their noise and more with the appearance.

Time is too tight, I cant miss Shakira. I don't really know what to expect from this match but I know what I am hoping for... namely, an open honest to and fro attacking brand of football from both sides, goals and lead changes a la Uruguay v Germany. Give us a spectacle that matches the dignity of this tournament up to this point. Therefore, no hand balls on the line, no diving, no penalties and no dodgy refereeing decisions. May the best team win and may the best players play to the potential they have shown through out the tournament namely, David Villa and Wesley Sneider.

Got to sign off and get to Shakira!! Go Oranje!