A Great Footballing Weekend

By: Dave Martinez | August 25th, 2008

This was my footie weekend. Fo’ Sho’. Need proof? Well, I will be glad to share it . . . .

#1 – ARGENTINA WINS THE GOLD!!!!!!!

In what was widely considered the best footie game of the Olympics, the Biceleste faught through Nigerian pressure and African style heat to win the Gold Medal. World champs baby! And what a coming out party for Angel DiMaria. This kid has it all; the crossing and finishing ability to be a threat for years to come.

#2 – Red Bulls CRUSH the Dynamo

Just read my last post. That was dominance, without some of our biggest leaders. The cherry on top of an excellent footie weekend.

#3 – Fulham beat Arsenal 1 – 0!!!!

#Wow. I dont care if it isnt Fulhamerica anymore – this is my team in the Premiership, and was I ever proud to see Fulham play with confidence against an Arsenal team that, on paper, destroys the whites. Texan Brede Hangeland was on fire, defensively, and with his clutch goal. An encouraging sign heading forward, especially after that Hull City disaster . . .

#4 – Boca Juniors Steals One Away From Lanus!

In the Bombanera, Lanus actually came out like a house on fire. They took the lead in the 6th minute on a beautiful goal by Sands. But, a bit over 20 mintues later, Fabian Vargas equalized. Lots of ebb and flow to the game, till the 68th minute. Pochi came off the bench and made the Bombanera come off its hinges with a clutch goal for the win. Ahhhh . . . the bliss . . .

#5 – I went to my first Jets game – a win against the Giants 10 – 7

I am about to commit an OFFSIDE SIN. But screw it.

I went to the Jets Giants game, the first American Football game I have attended in my lifetime. I have been a Jets fans since Boomer Esiason was hitting Rob Moore on long bombs towards mediocre season after mediocre season. Through the Vinny years, I was there. Even the Browning Nagle era – I was there. So you can imagine my excitement to have this be my first real game.

I have to say, I was really impressed with the speed, precision, and size of these bastards! Im a big boy, but even Brett Favre makes me look like a malnutritioned homeless kid. I had an awesome time, and would love to attend more Jets games (especially ones that matter!). Check out some pics of the event . . .