Watching the 2014 World Cup in Parque Lleras (Photos)
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Watching the 2014 World Cup in Colombia was yet another expat experience I’ll always remember.
Laziness led me to watch Colombia’s first two morning (local time) matches against Greece and the Ivory Coast from the comfort of home.
They’d already qualified for the Round of 16 heading into their final group stage match with Japan, so the game didn’t mean much, but I decided it was time to start venturing out to Parque Lleras for the full experience. These are my favorite photos from the Japan, Uruguay and Brazil matches.
Colombia v Japan
With the Japan match lacking significance, the crowds were lighter in Parque LlerasA taxi driver having some fun with the 2014 World CupColombia scores against Japan in the second half, and the crowd eruptsColombia went on to beat Japan 4-1 with three second-half goals, including one in the 90th minute by James Rodríguez
Colombia v Uruguay
Celebrations break out after Colombia beats Uruguay 2-0James Rodríguez scored both goals in Colombia’s winYou can almost taste the foamA kid holds up talcum powder for saleA group of friends pose for a photo in the post-game euphoriaThirty minutes after the match ended, the celebrations were still going strong
Colombia v Brazil
Colombians sing their national anthem ahead of the Brazil matchThousands of people packed Parque Lleras and the surrounding bars and restaurants for what became a contentious match with BrazilIn spite of Colombia’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Brazil, many fans still chose to hang out with friends in Parque Lleras to enjoy the atmosphere and celebrate Colombia’s first appearance in the Quarterfinals of a World Cup
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Dave
Dave is the Founder of Medellin Living and author of the Medellin Travel Guide ebook. Connect with him via Twitter @rtwdave
I fell in love with Colombian football. I watched the qualifiers with my ex's family and then with some Colombians in San Francisco. Talk about passion. I have never seen a team with so much passion. It was shown with the THOUSANDS that showed up to thank their team in Bogota.
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I fell in love with Colombian football. I watched the qualifiers with my ex's family and then with some Colombians in San Francisco. Talk about passion. I have never seen a team with so much passion. It was shown with the THOUSANDS that showed up to thank their team in Bogota.
Yes sir!