Originally Posted by
seanbeanstattoo
Had a brilliant time at the Etihad. Decent drive over,parked a 5 minute walk from the stadium ,free street parking adjacent to a wonderful Italian restaurant I discovered via google and thinking ahead thought Mmm Italy are playing,could be busy,so reserved a table which turned out to be an inspired move. The place was packed with wonderful proper football fans all eating,drinking and all talking to each other no matter where they had travelled from,who their home team was or who they were supporting tonight.
NOT ONE F U C K TA RD ON A MOBILE. It was fantastic. It was CONVERSATION. My daughter loved it, but then she isn't a social media addicted mong like so many. The owner and staff at this place were superb. Great food,great service and crazy low prices,(as is petrol round there,£1.12 a ltr unleaded)
Gentle stroll to the ground. Front row seats just to the left of the goal south stand. Caught a ball, (first time ever in 50 years at games) and returned it to Buffon. Had a bit of wee come out! Yes it was a friendly and yes the intensity wasn't there but the skill levels and comfort on the ball over the pitch were a delight all night. Highlights being the young junior football team behind us getting a full on Mexican wave going; Buffon and Cabellero great masterclasses;the loud but good spirited booing when the Argentine subs warmed up as Messi wasn't among them;and the understandable chants for the maestro.
Higuin was disappointing,Di Maria brilliant.
Absolute banging value night out.
Match tickets £40in total for both; great meal in great Italian £20; special memorable night with my amazing youngest FU C K ING PRICELESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!