He shoots, he scores! The crowd cheered as Germany secured their second goal. The hundred spectators gathered downtown, intently watching the world cup soccer game on a giant outside screen.
Some sat on wood benches placed in the vacant parking lot while others preferred the comfort of their parked cars. All attention was directed towards the giant television screen located across the street, broadcasting the live match. Even the traffic passing by Peace Avenue slowed to catch a glimpse of the displayed score.
Mongolia does not have their own soccer team, they prefer instead sports such as archery, horseback riding and wrestling. However tonight, a crowd of over 100 locals gather in front of the down town State Department Store. There was no admission, or cost to watch the game gathering a mix-matched audience of men and women and children alike.
With the sun well below the horizon, the air was crisp and fresh. The rain started to lightly drizzle, the spectators were however too enthrall in the game to notice or care. A couple young boys had gotten a hold of plastic horns, creating the familiar world cup ambience.
Just before midnight the game came to an end. A last burst of cheers and horns was heard for Germany’s victory. People slowly cleared the lot and started heading home.
As the sun rises tomorrow morning the outside theater will transform back into a busy parking lot for the State Department Store, a 6 floored shopping center.
Sarah
