To the sound of a traditional band, German fans celebrate in the center of the capital since early Monday afternoon.
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Around midday, German Markus Beu, who has accompanied each of his team's matches, was already enjoying the first few sips of his draught beer at Largo Glênio Peres, a meeting point among fans before matches:
- I'm really enjoying Porto Alegre, but the weather isn't helping much - he said, referring to the mist of rain falling over the city center.
Waiting for the match against Algeria to kick off at 5pm, at Beira-Rio Stadium, along with a group of friends, he was optimistic about the result. Though he had some reservations:
- I think we will win in extra time.
Close by, a "typical German" (blonde, tall and pale eyes) posed for a photo with a group of local ladies - who formed a line. Alex Schmitt, also attending the match at Beira-Rio, already has tickets for the final, at Maracanã:
- We are definitely going to win this World Cup.
Fans have been strolling along Av. Borges de Medeiros to the stadium (the traditional Goal Walk) since early this afternoon.
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