Trinibagonians: We Lost, Let's Party!!!

The best thing about being in a city like London during the World Cup is that there will always be a pub, somwhere, showing the game, which is crammed to capacity with rabid fans.

Football is a game of anticipation, which only really comes alive when you have a vested interest in one of the teams. The easiest way to invest is to drown yourself in everyone else's dreams, screams and expectations.

Last night it was England up against Trinidad and Tobago. Roxy from work and her boyfriend Jack and I rushed off to Masque Bar in King's Cross after work to catch the carnivalesque atmostphere. On opening the door we were hit by a wall of people, flags and bombastic grooves. When the game kicked off the cheering was deafening.

And what a game it was! The Socca Warriors, who had pressed heavyweight Sweden into a nil-nil draw held out for almost the entire game. They were absolutely tenacious in their defence and if it wasn't for an absolutely spectacular save by Terry they would have had the only goal of the first half.

The entire game was pretty much played in England's half and the Trinibagonian fans cheering was more for the continued efforts of the defenders than any attacking play. The English came in waves and the warriors held out till the final moments before Peter Crouch got a peek over the wall.



Gerrard sealed it with an beautiful goal a few minutes later. The Trinibagonians almost managed one but were unfortunately ruled offside. There was cheering aplenty anyway.

When the whistle blew, the music cranked up and everyone went wild. Few crowds would have partied this hard after a loss. Just a little taste of what it is like during carnival according to Roxy. I think I know where I next want to holiday.

We drowned our sorrows back in Shepherd's Bush, at Quashie's Roti Hut. To add insult to injury, they were out of goat roti but the lamb was mouth-wateringly delicious.



Don't fret! All is not lost! Should England beat Sweden and the Socca Warriors overcome Paraguay (and they have in the past), it will all go down to goal difference. The carnivale could still be heading to the streets of London.

Tags: World Cup, Soccer, football, Trinidad, London, England