DAVID 0 – GOLIATH 1 by sangwann

DAVID 0 – GOLIATH 1

The story of the bible was not repeated yesterday. Malta lost at home to Italy 1-0 but it was a respectable result considering that a Maltese player was sent off after 20 minutes play for a foul (I saw the incident on tv later and it didn’t appear to me that it merited a sending off). Malta played with 10 players up to around 20 minutes from the final whistle when an Italian player was sent off, too. You should have been there to hear the cry of joy by the Maltese supporters when this happened.
Malta defended for most of the game but it was an organised defence not simply blocking the goalkeeper’s area. What would anyone expect from a tiny nation that is playing against the masters of football.
I haven’t been to see a football match for years and I enjoyed the spectacle of a full stadium with cheering supporters.
More shots to come after I see what I have captured.
Thank you very much for looking and for your wonderful comments and all the fav’s on yesterday’s picture.
Sporting event photos are such fun. Love the big red shirt.
October 14th, 2014  
Great shot Dione. Sorry they didn't win but to hold Italy to 1-0 is amazing. They should be really proud!
October 14th, 2014  
it still amazes me that a game can play for 90 minutes and only have a 1-0 score
October 14th, 2014  
Great pic - sounds like it was a good match too. That is a huge T-shirt!
October 14th, 2014  
great atmospheric shot.
October 14th, 2014  
Love this. It recreates the atmosphere of a busy stadium and well played Malta!
October 14th, 2014  
Cool shot! Malta should be very proud of holding Italy to one goal, especially playing one player down for most of the game.Looking forward to seeing some of your shots of the game.
October 14th, 2014  
Great capture Dione :)
October 14th, 2014  
Sue
Great shot!
October 14th, 2014  
Wow quite the crowds........love the red shirt in the centre!
October 14th, 2014  
Beautiful shot. Love this spectacle!
October 14th, 2014  
This pic is full of the energy you feel when you attend a game and are ready to yell your heart out in support for your team.

You're right about the farmers not being able to do without such big equipment. (Big Boy Wagons). There's one old couple who still farm a small number of acres and work with some very antiquated machinery. They go by the house dozens of times a day with their old truck pulling a very small trailer (and I do mean very small, especially when compared to the hoppers like the ones in my photo). People say though that they're well-to-do because they've never spent the big bucks on the mammoth equipment. Thanks for stopping by my project again.
October 14th, 2014  
well done malta, wait 'til next year!
October 14th, 2014  
They did so well! Love this shot, that huge shirt, love it, the whole thing! Fav!
October 14th, 2014  
nice capture ...
October 14th, 2014  
Cool shot
October 14th, 2014  
Really nice shot.
October 14th, 2014  
That is one big shirt. Great shot.
October 14th, 2014  
Great shot.
October 14th, 2014  
One really huge shirt! Awesome capture. It is wonderful going to see live sport - the atmosphere is amazing, but much better to watch at home on tv, I think
October 14th, 2014  
A nice catch. Love that shirt!
October 14th, 2014  
great shot
October 14th, 2014  
And we lost from Iceland. Big trouble and disappointment . Great shot
October 14th, 2014  
Great capture
October 14th, 2014  
What a great capture !!:).
October 14th, 2014  
Love the vibrant colours in this. That is indeed a very respectable score.
October 14th, 2014  
Great shot. I like this big t-shirt. I hope you enjoyed the match
October 15th, 2014  
Nicely captured sporting event!!! Sounds like a fun time!!! Love that huge shirt!!!
October 15th, 2014  
Not all can be winners, but the sport needs to be fun
October 15th, 2014  
Such a colorful image!
October 15th, 2014  
Very cool shot!!! Love that giant shirt!!!
October 15th, 2014  
Well at least it provided you a great shot
October 15th, 2014  
Fabulous capture Dione.
October 15th, 2014  
Nice big red shirt
October 15th, 2014  
A respectable result indeed, great feeling captured here.
October 15th, 2014  
top footie shot dione, the Azzurri are always clinical
October 15th, 2014  
What a cool flag!! (I guess it's a flag!) That is a highly respectable result considering you were playing a man down and against such a powerhouse. This is a great shot and a fav for this US "Soccer" mom.
October 16th, 2014  
@paulaw @phil_howcroft @olivetreeann Thank you so much for your nice comments.
October 16th, 2014  
Well done!
October 16th, 2014  
Great shot Dione, colorful image.
October 17th, 2014  
October 17th, 2014  
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