Last night I went to watch Germany-v- Brazil with German fans at Zeitgeist, a German bar in Vauxhall.
And what a match to choose to support Germany, as they pounded Brazil 7-1.
The bar was super-packed and sold out, so I hung around on the street outside. In spite of this, the atmosphere was infectious from the bar within.
Huge cheers every time Germany get the ball here. On top of chants, singing, face painting, flag waving and general good Teutonic cheer.
Someone in the German pub has got hold of a cowbell and is not afraid to use it.
But in spite of all the surprise, joy and celebrations as all the goals poured in to the Brazilian net, there was still room for a few (jaded) German stereotypes.
Meanwhile, amongst all celebrating, a man is perched at a bench checking emails on his laptop. Insert your own German efficiency jokes.
Some men here are discussing how Angela Merkel will react.
Germans dancing on tables here. Lots of muttering about rules from the doormen.
And, as always, the best entertainment comes from watching how other people react and enjoy the game.
A German fan on a bike has just arrived late. His disbelief at the score matched by him realising he's missed ALL the goals.
Spanish woman describing her German boyfriend - "ginger and white as hell" - celebrating: "he went bright red and waaaaaaah"
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