|
|
Mexico and Guatemala do battleDariela Aguilar, left, and Laura and Diego Zuniga anticipate the start of the soccer match. |
Juan Carlos Plata of Guatemala, in white, attempts to head the ball but is blocked by Mexico goal keeper Moises Munoz during second-half action at the Alamodome on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. Nikon D2H, 300mm lens, f2.8 @ 1/400, ISO 1600.
The world's most popular sport, which is not appreciated much in the United States, played to a large crowd in San Antonio's Alamodome on Nov. 10, 2004.Many of San Antonio's residents are Mexican immigrants, and many turned out to watch their native country's national team take the field against Guatemala.
The teams battled on the field, and fans proudly displayed their national colors and urged their teams to victory. In the end, Mexico won, and for many fans, it was almost like being back home again.
Above, Mexico's Jose Francisco Fonseca (10) attempts to shoot at the goal but is blocked by Fredy Thompson of Guatemala.
|  |
| Soccer fans react to the action on the field. | Mexico's Mario Perez ontrols the ball as he is chased by Eddie Cabrera of Guatemala. |
Shades and Shadows home
©2004 Billy Calzada