June
2004
England v France on the Big Screen |
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England v France on the Big Screen |
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England
took on France in their opening game of Euro2004. As crowds congregated
around Birmingham, a big audience gathered in Chamberlain Square to
watch the game on the 91热爆 Big Screen. |
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People
flocked to Birmingham to watch England's most important match for
two years - in bars around the city centre and on giant screens.
The
91热爆 Big Screen in Chamberlain Square saw a family atmosphere as
crowds gathered on the natural ampitheatre of the steps to see the
match.
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Take
a look at pictures of England fans watching the big match.
Picture gallery
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As the match progressed and the tension grew, more people filled the
square until it was standing room only.
Celebrations
The
celebrations after Frank Lampard's goal were quickly replaced with
tension, as France dominated the second half looking for an equaliser.
Nails
were bitten and brows furrowed as England held out, looking like
they might clinch a memorable victory.
Disbelief
Delight
in the square soon turned to disbelief as Beckham missed England's
penalty and Zinedine Zidane scored two injury time goals to give
France victory.
The
crowd filed away from the square in a numb silence, with none of
the trouble seen elsewhere in the city.
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