So as you probably could have guessed soccer (or futebol) is a very big deal here is Brazil. I wasn't going to let myself leave without going to at least one game so I took the first opportunity I got to watch a match. Although the Coritiba stadium is closer, my host family supports Atlético Paranaense so we went to the other side of town to watch a game. (If I get an opportunity I think I will check out a Coritiba game as well.)
The day of the game it was raining heavily (not unusual), but with a closed stadium it was dry and warm inside. The stadium wasn't packed for that game, but it would fill up more than what is shown in this picture. As an ex-soccer player I loved the game and it ended in a draw (1-1). The referee did make some questionable calls, however it amazed me at the vulgar being clearly and loudly chanted. (Of course, Luiz would have to translate this for me haha.)
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| A picture of our crew that made it to the game. |
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| The future of Brazilian soccer! |
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