Rathskeller Pub in Old World, Huntington Beach
During the first half, fans who were packed in at the underground Rathskeller Pub were overjoyed when Germany scored its first goal. Some Ozzies thought the scorer was offsides, but that did not change the referee's decisions. During the second half of the game, international soccer players and their families at the Old World BeerGarden sang "Ole, Ole, Ole!" after Germany scored their remaining goals and eventually won. This beer garden was reserved for an Old World soccer club party where steins and pitchers of German beer were shared among the team players and their supporters.
Germany fans celebrating in the Old World BeerGarden
Podolski, from Germany, scored at about eight minutes into the game. Ozil was then yellow-carded. Germany scored again at about 26 minutes with a beautiful header by Miroslave Klose. Later on, they almost scored again, but an Australian athlete kicked the ball straight up in the air in front of the goal, preventing another point for Germany. Cahill, from Australia, got red-carded. It was said that the referee was very nervous when he made the call. Klose scored again at about 67 minutes. Germany scored once more shortly afterward at the 69th minute when Cacao received a perfect pass to the middle. The final score was 4-0, with Germany obviously winning.
Podolski, from Germany, scored at about eight minutes into the game. Ozil was then yellow-carded. Germany scored again at about 26 minutes with a beautiful header by Miroslave Klose. Later on, they almost scored again, but an Australian athlete kicked the ball straight up in the air in front of the goal, preventing another point for Germany. Cahill, from Australia, got red-carded. It was said that the referee was very nervous when he made the call. Klose scored again at about 67 minutes. Germany scored once more shortly afterward at the 69th minute when Cacao received a perfect pass to the middle. The final score was 4-0, with Germany obviously winning.
Atmosphere when Germany Scores and Wins
A married couple, Jason and Jenny Lambert, were supporting Australia, since Jenny is from Brisbane. In regards to his shirt with the word, "Australia" across it, American-born Jason stated "I've already had a couple threats on my life." Nevertheless, this couple's spirit was up when they chanted "Go Australia! Ozzie! Ozzie! Ozzie! Oy! Oy! Oy!"
Jason and Jenny Lambert support the Socceroos
Kristina Phillips, from Stuttgart, located in southern Germany, has been to many World Cup games in Germany. She was also a German soccer team's goalie and played against Spain as well as Italy.
Ex soccer player, Kristina Phillips
Soccer players from all over the globe, including Germans, English, Czechs, Slovaks, Irish and Mexicans play against each other every Sunday for a soccer club at Old World. The president of the club, Gary Cunningham, was originally from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, but presently lives in Los Alamitos, California. "All of my grandparents are from Ireland, so I am a European here at this club." While Otto Croveland, from Slovakia, is a sweeper who tries to prevent any attempted goals, Adam Walendziu, from Poland, is a forward. He scores "all the goals, not most of the goals, all the goals." Commenting on the match, he said "Australia didn't exist on the field...the Germans, they had more experience today and they controlled the game." Sebastian Kosiaizz, also from Poland, is another forward. When asked if he scores all of the goals, he replied, "Always, otherwise I wouldn't be playing." He thought the outcome of the game was "obvious" for Germany. "Australia is no competition for Germany. Everybody knows."
Old World soccer club players expect Germany's win
Jessica Engel, from Essen, located in western Germany, was sporting her colors. "I think this was the first real soccer game we had in this World Cup." She is often seen at this German village. "Old World is just the place to go if you wanna have fun!"
Old World regular, Jessica Engel
Tom Stack, originally from Pennsylvania, but living in California for 20 years, is another member of a team at Old World. According to him, the game was a "relief," because Germany "pounded" Australia. He is "hoping for a surprise" at the final round. He also went to Germany for the 2006 World Cup with his group to watch and play some games in a separate tournament. "What soccer does for the world and bringing people together is a wonderful thing."
Tom Stack's soccer experience
More team players included Fahta Ammi, from Algeria, who thinks Algeria can beat America, but they would "rather beat England." John Boyne, from Glasgow, Scotland, thinks Argentina will win the World Cup, because "they're the best team...all of the players are the best." John Weidman was born in Springfield, Missouri, but is supporting Ghana, since he lived there for a while, and also Ivory Coast, since he went to school there. He loves the fact that this tournament has arrived on their continent. "It's about time that Africa hosted the World Cup." Peter Farrfill, from Middlesborough, England, thought England's match against America the day before was "terrible," "very disappointing" and "not a very good performance." Moreover, while Andreas Schelker, from Lucerne, Switzerland, is a fan of Switzerland and wants them to win, Jason Ferrara, from San Clemente, California, is rooting for Italy.
More Old World soccer club players speak of their favorite teams
The fun atmosphere at Old World is enough to make people come back over and over again. If one ever wants to meet interesting individuals from across the globe, they will always be found among the staff and customers at this small German village right off the 405 freeway.
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