Spain V Bosnia

The boys and I went to see Spain V Bosnia last Saturday night (06/09/08). It was the first game Spain played back on home soil since winning the Euro 08 Championship. It was a great occasion; however the actual game could have been better. 5 buses went from Caravaca de la Cruz (approximately 250 people) to the game which was played in the new Real Murcia FC stadium the Nueva Condomina in Murcia. Spain won 1 -0 to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a goal from David Villa. Villa’s goal made amends for a first half penalty that he missed. I have written a full match report which is to appear in a future edition of Newcastle United supporters fanzine true faith www.true-faith.co.uk

At the game we met the famous bar owner from Valencia Manolo el del bombo (see photo), Manolos bar doubles up as a sports museum and due to his frequent travels in support of Valencia and Spain and his unwillingness to let others run the bar he has suffered financial losses. He has also lost his family, who he found gone upon returning from a match in 1987, a very committed guy!!