Brasil (0) Portugal (0)

Stunning architecture and vibrant colours were our impressions of the new Durban Stadium on our first visit for the Brasil (0) vs Portugal (0) Game on Friday. In the pics Dave and Llewellyn pose with fans and in front of the Stadium with it's impressive arch and cable car that can take visitors to the top (although this facility is closed during the World Cup). A disappointing goal-less game however as spectators rather did the Mexican wave. Even the Pope was there... is he a Brasil supporter? lol

Guests gear up for the Brasil vs Portugal clash

The guesthouse was awash this weekend with Red and Yellow, the principal colours of Portugal and Brasil and the Stadium was incredible with the vibrant colours, buzz of the vuvuzelas and outrageous outfits. Guests Eddie (Notingham), Gabriel (Toronto) show their support for Brasil with Dave (also in yellow), Shibu and his son Shane presented Dave with a gift from India, and at the Stadium Nelson (Perth) with Llewellyn (guesthouse co-owner) show the colours of Portugal. This was the first time I had been inside the Stadium since it's opening recently.

Brazil vs Portugal Fri 25 June

The proof of the pudding is in the eating and I made my way yesterday to the FIFA ticket office to collect my tickets I bought online some time ago.

The crucial part of the visit was waiting long enough as the queues in the early days when the ticket office opened were hectic. Yesterday was a breeze and I walked right up to the counter and my tickets were instantly printed out.

So here they are. We are going to see Brazil vs Portugal. I have already bought my Brazil t.shirt!!

Soccer fever.. less than 30 days

It's less than 30 days to the World Cup event and around us shops, cars, houses, people.. are sporting world and South African flags.

The wedding shop window display - top pics - are really awesome and the pics don't really do justice to the real display. Well done guys. GO FIFA GO!! I still have to collect my tickets to the Portugal vs Brazil game.. avoiding the queues, and last night I made contact with a guy involved with FIFA who may have some Australia vs Germany tickets available. Anyone want to buy some?

Brazil vs Portugal 25 June

We've got tickets to the Brazil vs Portugal game in Durban.

This means I need to brush up a little on my history, not that I don't know the Portuguese origins in Southern Africa.

The early Portuguese explorers, Bartholomew Diaz, followed by Vasco da Gama were looking for an alternative route to bypass the Turkish blockade of the Silk route that linked Europe and China and passage by sea around Southern Africa was the key.

It was Vasco da Gama who succeeded in going all the way around the South African coastline making Portugal the first European nation to reach the Far East by sea in the late 15th Century.

With this illustrious background, we will be proud to host the Portugal Football team in Durban for their epic clash with Brazil and we are delighted that we managed to get these tickets.

Brazil vs Portugal Fri 25 June

The Brazil vs Portugal game in Durban on Fri 25th June should be an exciting on with these two great rivals.

Excitement for the FIFA 2010 World Cup Football event is growing and on the 1st February the next load of tickets that were offered for sale will be released, so we are hoping to be able to attend this game.

Here is a link to quite a good blogging site that features information on all of the competing teams.

There is still limited accommodation at the Guesthouse for this game, so hurry to book online here or email us at DurbanStadiumView@gmail.com