The sun beats down, the whistle is coming, and Takumi Kato is thirsty. "Now would be a cold beer right," says the fan of the Japanese national soccer team, shrugging his shoulders. His desire remains unfulfilled: Alcohol is not in the small Qatar SC Stadium, Doha, only iced tea, Rayyan Water or sugar-sweet energy drink Pocari Sweat.Sato has experienced a lot on his Fanreisen was at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and four years later in South Africa. "All great experiences," says the 28-year-old. By contrast, Qatar, he is not really warm. "It's too quiet. There is no party, no beer, no discos. In the evening we sit in the hotel and know not what shall we do, "says the all drivers.
After the preliminary round Sato comes to the home. Here, Qatar, presented at the Asia Cup as nearly perfect host. The stadiums are very modern, spotless and well signposted. The folders are fluent in English, smiling at the bet and accompany every visitor to the seat. In Doha's center there is even a sort of fan mile - but that remains mostly empty.
Of football flair in spite of all efforts to not feel much in the small desert state. The biggest disappointment at the Asian tournament, which currently gives the world a taste of the 2022 World Cup, are the audience. If not just Qatar and neighboring Saudi Arabia played, lost on average only 6,000 fans in the arenas.
There are tickets already from 15 riyals, about three euros. For one of the richest nations in the world is a ridiculous price. But the Qatari inclined prefers to live his passion in the camel races. 2022 who still travels to Qatar can look forward to a lasting impression. Roughly in snow-white robes, the Dischdaschas, dressed fans who roll in the mid-term break their prayer rug facing Mecca.
Or 90-minute sprinkling of the Girbah, one of the bagpipe-like instrument. Vuvuzela was yesterday. Or fans celebrate their team's victory with fast-paced off-road vehicles. With petrol prices by 22 cents per liter (!) No problem. In other prejudices, meanwhile, admits to Qatar. A surprising number of women sitting at the Asian Cup in the stadiums, partly veiled, partly in Fantrikot.
And the kiosk has everything you could wish for Western Heart: pizza, nachos, and chips. Roasted sunflower seeds are already of the most exotic, which can be bought in the arenas. Paul Myron also appreciate it and bites into his tuna pizza. The Australian, who follows with his wife and two sons of the Socceroos over the world, is enthusiastic about Qatar.
"The hotels are first class, the culture fascinating and the people so friendly," the 38-year-old says in the half time break of the match against India: "Tomorrow we go skiing on the dunes. What more could you want "The answer he gives to himself:" Well, one thing I admit. A cold beer would not be bad now "
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