Category: sport

Horses that look better in the Parade Ring than they perform on the track

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Example No.1:

We spent the morning walking along Struisbaai beach before heading off at lunchtime back to Cape Town (Azerbaijani radio all the way home) (IYKYK) to be de-sanded and ready to get to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth to see this guy’s race.

Let’s just say that we worked a lot harder than he did. Another disappointing performance.

Still, got a little bit of money back in the Lucky Last, so it wasn’t all bad.

And it was a beautiful day, but the weather has closed in already and we won’t be seeing the sun again until at least Thursday.

Unlikely to be beaten

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At least for a while.

This game of football last night.

Like nothing I’ve ever seen. I seriously can’t recall a game like it.

Arguably the two best club sides on the planet, going at one another like a couple of heavyweight boxers, punch for punch. And it just kept going and it just kept giving. To a header off the line in the dying seconds which could have been 5-5.

And they meet again next Wednesday. Surely it can’t live up to this 1st leg though.

Can it?

Here we go again

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Heading into the interior of the Cape for a few days away with friends.

We have a standard joke in our family that every advert for a Western Cape weekend getaway is advertised as “just 2 hours out of Cape Town”, whether it’s 30 minutes or 4 hours drive, but it does seem that this one really is almost exactly that. Presumably, that’s the sweet spot between being too close to the city and travelling too far from the city, so it looks like the nail has been firmly hit on the head here.

Fine work by the organisers (it wasn’t me).

Limited plans, then: just a weekend of relaxation, good food, good company and maybe one or two beers.
And probably – almost certainly – plenty (or more) football.

Previous trips have been nothing short of excellent, and honestly, I’m sure this one will be no exception, so look out for photos and news on here. I’m told that there is an internet there, but you know me and my blogging – you’ll be covered on here no matter what.

What a hit

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Last night’s result might not have been great, but it was a really good night out, and we did get to see this goal by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Ooh, I say…
Pick. That. Out.

On a more serious note, football matches remain THE best, most multi-cultural, most enjoyable, greatest community-building events in South Africa. We were surrounded by every race, every language last night, and people just engage with one another over a common activity.
All friendly faces, no trouble, no stress, just a really happy night full of good vibes.

How it should be.

Just not a good result.

Bafana Bafana night

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After a day of photo editing…

Bafana Bafana are back in Cape Town, and we’re going along. I’m writing this from the back of an Uber, heading into town and towards the DHL Stadium.

A spot of food and a drink or two on the Waterfront, and then we’ll head up to watch the second leg of the two-legged friendly between South Africa and Panama. A decent test for each of them ahead of the World Cup, and all to play for after last week’s 1-1 draw in Durban.

I’ll try and share a few photos on this post a little later, so do pop back.

HT 0-0. How did he miss that chance though?

Cape Town (DHL) Stadium continues to be beautiful…

FT: Disappointing result. Some work to do on the defensive side of things.

Quite a lot of work, actually.