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Come on Wales: A new fan of the Welsh rugby match
Tonight, there is nothing on the streets, but Welsh fans. They are moving toward the same way- the Millennium Stadium.
The large banner reading The Invesco Perpetual Series hangs on the national stadium of Wales. Fans are clutching tickets in their hands and queuing at different gates. Kids have tattoo stickers of Welsh Rugby Union’s logos on their faces. People outside can hear shouting and chaos at Welsh Rugby Union’s home ground in Cardiff.
A small crowd chant “Oggy!” Immediately, Other people respond” Oi! ”They all look excited and joyous.
In the stadium, crowds of people are milling about the paths. There are some food stalls on both sides, selling simple food, such as the Cornish pasty and hotdogs. The Carling beer stands attract long queues of people.
A lot of direction signs make a first-time comer confused easily. Yet asking other fans is the best way rather than following those signs. In addition, there are two staff responsible for checking tickets in front of every block, they also helpfully show the direction to people who get lost.
Before the kick-off, a man, holding the Welsh national flag, walks into the ground and sings the Welsh national Anthem. When he starts, all audience and all Welsh fans follow, which creates a unique atmosphere. They show their love of Wales through the singing.
As those programmes ending, the Wales vs. Canada rugby match gets underway. The 74022 audience’s emotions are running high. They wave the Welsh national flag, shout, and even jump up with excitement. A man bursts into song“ Bread of heaven” with an infectious voice, and people around him join the singing without hesitation.
Welsh fans chant “Wales” and roar “Come on Wales” throughout the match. When Wales scores, a father raises his daughter to her feet, a couple kiss and the fans can’t help to stand up to celebrate this moment. However, after Canada players score penalties, Welsh fans also clap for them, which is a sign of sportsmanship. Everyone here can feel and smell, the wonderful atmosphere of the Welsh hearts, of the people of Wales.
Some people start a Mexican wave when some player gets injured and forces the match to stop. The wave circles the stadium many times. Over 7000 spectators create an impressive picture.
Almost every fan has beers in their hand. Keeping shouting contributes to their thirst. Therefore, many people leave their seat at match and come back with a set of four Brain beers.
There is another interesting fact- whether men or women, they rarely bring their bags. Probably, to jump higher and faster is the main reason. There is nothing to stop them from showing their love of team.
That must be a memorable day, for people never watching live rugby match before. The fantastic atmosphere and the singing from Welsh fans impress all audience in the stadium, and make them decide to watch next live matches.
