(Tired and broken hearted, Racing fans wait for Huracán fans to stop cheering so they can leave)

The second official tournament of the year, the Clausura 2010, is well under way here in Argentina. Most teams are about 6 games in on their 19 game season and the madness is in full swing. Last night I ventured out to Racing for my first game of the season with my Italian buddy Marco. He is a die hard Racing fanatic so I couldn't help but to get in the spirit of things. The Racing Club is known for having one of the most loyal and rowdy fan basis despite the lack of success from the team itself. 

I was cautious at first because it was a night game (9pm start) and the stadium wasn't located in the best of areas outside Capital Federal. However, once within about a mile radius of Racing you could feel the electricity begin to mount and any fear I had immediately turned to excitement. 

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