Before the match, there is a healthy tension among the supporters who have gathered in a bar in the center of the city. The tension is also understandable: there is only one point difference between the two leaders of the group. Curaçao is therefore just above Jamaica, which they have to keep at bay in this match.
And it remains exciting throughout the entire match. Especially if there is also ten minutes of extra time. But then the redeeming whistle sounds: the score remains 0-0 and Curaçao qualifies for the World Cup.
It creates a flood of emotions among the supporters. “I am so proud of our boys,” says one, “They worked so hard to get Curaçao to the world stage and they succeeded. The World Cup is coming!”