Soy Celeste

Money shot.

Last night, Uruguay won it's world cup qualifier, 3-0, against Colombia. Colombia beat Uruguay in the last round of qualifiers. Given the that it was a grudgematch, it was fairly sober and pleasant. But I'm slowly discovering that Uruguay might really be the Switzerland of South America, so this was not entirely surprising.

Other things I learned at the match:

• A new chant: "A esos putos, vamos a ganar."
• Uruguay is a great, staccatoed name to chant.  (ooo-roo-GWHY)
• No fist pumping, you punch towards the air with an open hand. 
• The stadium Estadio Centendario was built for the the 1930 world cup and is the only historical momument of World Football, so take that Azteca and Bernabeu...and a list of others.
• Patagonia, the store, must be Uruguay fans. I already had several items of clothing in "celeste" blue.  (that's heaven/sky blue). 
• "Soy Celeste, soy celeste, celeste soy yo" is an easy chant for a foreigner. 

Celebration after the second goal. Note the open hand fist pump.

Is this the origin of Liz Lemon high-fiving a million tiny angels? 

1-0 Uruguay