The Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest has been set up at Darling Harbour for the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Soccer matches are broadcast live on giant screens in Tumbalong Park and Cockle Bay. Because of the time difference, most matches are played late at night or early in the morning, Australia time. Last Saturday night the fans gathered at Darling Harbour to watch Australia play Ghana at midnight. Every time a goal is scored by any team, flames shoot up in the air beside the screens, to add to the celebration and excitement.
Really cool place!
ReplyDeleteThat is exciting and it looks like a fun place to watch!
ReplyDeleteThat would be exciting and fun! I love it! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
beautiful..good luck!!
ReplyDeleteIt's the same everywhere! Today Portugal has played against North Korea: 7:0! Can you imagine the fun here?! :-) Great night shot.
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ReplyDeletesperiamo giovedì di non perdere la partita... altrimenti sarenmo fuori dal campionato mondiale !!!
Buona giornata. :-))
JM, I certainly can only imagine the sort of excitement for such a huge victory. Australia has suffered a defeat and draw so far, so no reason to celebrate yet.
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere surely must have been great. Wishing you good results and a nice Tuesday as well.
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These large screens are a good idea - we've had them in Manchester - it's a pity we've not had too much to cheer about though ..
ReplyDeleteahem - world cup - ahem - I will silently leave the building! lol! Yes I am from UK! (she whispered)
ReplyDeleteBraver man (or person) than I am, Gunga Din. Way too late (or early) for me, have only watched one match on TV let alone sat out in the cold in the middle of the night. Mind you, it might be different if they won something.
ReplyDeleteJ Bar: Looks like a fun place to see the games.
ReplyDeleteOur posts are somewhat related. What fun!
ReplyDeleteYou have to be a really keen fan to turn up there at 4am!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great way to take in the World Cup!
ReplyDeleteThe same Ding Darling as in Florida?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to watch. I like the idea of the flames being thrown up to add to the excitement.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
ReplyDeletemust be an exciting and fun atmosphere. great place for FIFA fans.
ReplyDeleteEcoRover, Darling Harbour is named after Lieutenant-General Ralph Darling, who was Governor of our state of New South Wales from 1825 to 1831. I've never heard of Ding Darling before.
ReplyDeleteAnyone losing sleep over the games. We in New Zealand are rejoicing. The last game was at 2.30am, I didn't stay up to watch.
ReplyDeleteHahaha football fever is everywhere. I could heard shouting of "goal" every night over here.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
ReplyDeletewow must be a thrilling experience!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture from the nightlife... looks like a cool and fun place..
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well done Jim for braving the cold night, great night shot of Darling Harbour.
ReplyDeleteWow, talk about adding dramatic effect, with the flames! Actually it must be a great atmosphere - possibly even fun, depending on how well your team does.
ReplyDeleteEven though India doesn't qualify we watch as many matches as we can but at home only. The place looks like a great place for watching matches.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun place to watch the game.
ReplyDeleteI am not a football fan at all, but it's hard to avoid :) it's simply everywhere !
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin the world cup, wish i was there that morning rather than getting stress watching it my bed LOL!!! go socceroos ...
ReplyDeletegreat night photo Jim