Snared by not-so-pint-sized Sharqs
The end of the final jam-packed day of four staggered matches seemed like an opportune moment for us to stretch the Examiner budget to just our second (!!!) beer of the entire tournament.
As we informed on the eve-of-kickoff, our first cold one in a bunker of an Irish bar tucked away in the Best Western Hotel was underwhelming. This time we went a little more upmarket to an outdoor terrace at the elegant Sharq Village, next door to Stadium 974 on Doha’s waterfront.
As far as warning signs went, that their definition of a pint was 410ml should have had alarm bells ringing. Alas, we ploughed on and ordered a pint-ish of Heineken. The damage? 19.90.
When we saw a tray of traditional-sized pints go by, we enquired how such a thing could be procured? “As part of the house combo sir…unlimited snacks and drinks for two hours.” Ah, lovely. The damage for that? 132. Once more, we kept it at just the one.
Cas leaves his Bud on the bar
Casemiro would appear to be just as enamoured with the booze being so scarce and extortionate as the rest of us.
The Manchester United midfielder rescued Brazil with a gorgeous winner against the Swiss. But after his man-of-the-match press conference, he walked off the stage and left his red plasticky Budweiser-themed prize up on the table. Cheer for the solidarity, Cas.
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