[Explanation] On the evening of November 26th local time, Argentina ushered in a game against Mexico.
In a fan village in Doha, the capital of Qatar, fans from various countries who could not be there came to a nearby small square early to watch the broadcast of the game.
[Explanation] November 25th is the second anniversary of the death of the legendary Argentine star Diego Armando Maradona. Prior to this, Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in an upset. They hoped to prove their strength to the world with a victory , It is also better to commemorate Maradona.
[Commentary] Two hours before the start of the game, the sofa seats for hundreds of people in the square were already filled with fans.
On the temporary field on the left side of the square, there are several fans playing football. Among them is a father and son. The father is instructing his son to make free throws.
[Explanation] Earlier, FIFA issued a statement stating that the sale of alcoholic beverages was banned in all eight Qatar World Cup stadiums and surrounding areas. Fans had no alcohol at hand and replaced it with bottled water and canned Coke, or a refreshing cup of coffee.
[Explanation] The father and son who played football obviously forgot the time. They didn't return to the small square until the game started.
Without a seat, they simply lay down on the ground, the father posing in the shape of the famous Italian painting "The Creation of Adam", and the boy resting his head on a football.
A little girl with big eyes obviously didn't know the importance of this game for Argentina, playing alone on the sidelines.
[Explanation] The atmosphere in the small square is completely different from the competition scene.
There are no "weird" shapes, no cheering slogans, but there are comfortable sofas, and some fans simply bare their feet.
[Commentary] On the court, players from both sides came and went, and the broadcast screen seemed to lower the volume, and the cheers and cheers on the scene seemed extraordinarily quiet here.
Only at the moment of shooting or scoring a goal, the fans here are willing to leave the comfortable sofa, get up, hug, applaud and cheer.
[Concurrent] Malaysian Chinese fans Ajie
(How about it, how do you feel about scoring a goal?) Don't worry, I took a breath for a while.
[Commentary] 2:0, Argentina proved itself with its strength, commemorated Diego, and let the fans here breathe a sigh of relief.
[Concurrent] Malaysian Chinese fans Ajie
I have been supporting Argentina since 1998, and today I flew to Doha from Malaysia to support Argentina.
I am so happy today, and I finally breathed a sigh of relief. The next round of "life and death battle" against Poland will definitely win.
(Are you going to the scene?) I will be (going to the scene).
[Concurrent] Qatar fans
I am very happy because Argentina won, so we are very happy, we are all fans of Argentina.
[Commentary] After the game, the fans in the small square turned and dispersed, falling asleep.
Reporter Liu Chao reports from Doha, Qatar
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]