World Cup die-hards wait on win

Ian Godfrey revels in Germany's winning goal at the World Cup Final live screening in Dandenong. 123976 Picture: GARY SISSONS

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

ABOUT 50 die-hard supporters, councillors and police flocked pre-dawn for a screening of yesterday’s World Cup final live on Dandenong civic square’s big screen.
Most supporters – some decked in Dandenong Wolves club regalia – could be classified as neutrals.
They huddled together on chairs, warmed by portable gas heaters and hot drinks, kebabs and poffertjes as Germany and Argentina remained deadlocked until late extra time.
It was not until the 113th minute that lone German supporter Ian Godfrey, replete with facial war-paint, could lustily celebrate the winning goal.