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World Cup NYC: France v Spain

Dialing back the crazy as part of our World Cup in NYC coverage was in order yesterday, and we figured that the Spain v France match would be the best for doing it. French fans are notorious for their indifference towards Les Bleus, and the Spanish, well, we didn't have a good feeling. We wanted to be someplace a bit more restful than previous venues.

We chose tiny 14-seat Mercadito on Avenue B, which is Mexican but is still running specials during every game that they show: Tasty $5 appetizers, $5 beers, and $2 Coronitas, little child-size beers for those who don't want to commit to an Aussie-level of fandom during the game.

Watching the game there was enjoyable (and, as France beat perennial disappointment Spain, we're glad we weren't at La Nacional) and relaxed experience. The Spanish took and early lead but of course flamed out by the end of the game, as they are wont to do.

This weekend's games will surely return to a level of soccer enthusiasm heretofore unseen in New York (particularly Argentina's match against Germany), as only the big boys are left, so prepare yourselves. We know we're ready. Look for our round-up of where to watch all the quarter-final matches tomorrow.

[Image via FRAUENDORF/Flickr]  

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