Our cruising guide indicated that the pleasant small bay of Slano Neoprobic (N42°47.166' E017°53.144') would be a good place for the big day to watch Croatia battle France. It was the first time that Croatia had made it to the finals and the place was going crazy.
We could hear the loud music and fireworks that was revving up the enthusiastic early village celebrants as they gathered for viewing the event on television screens everywhere, indoors and out. By making a reservation for dinner earlier, we got a choice seat. Everyone was dressed in red to support their team and we also wore as much red as we had to show our support for the home team.
Even though the crowd favoured Croatia, it was France that was statistically favoured to win. The cheers were explosive when Croatia scored and groans when France scored or Croatia missed a goal. In the end, the predicted stats proved accurate and it was France 4, Croatia 2.
But Croatians took it in stride, glad that they had at least made it to the finals and cheered for France when they took the Cup on stage. The party petered out many hours later.
Ruby reds
It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser. Quote by Harry Sheehy
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