"... The North Koreans lost, but it was close, a 2-1 score. And when a North Korean scored his team's goal, I must confess I was rooting for the underdogs. Anything to spare these players the wrath of Kim Jong Il. In the stands, one could only be charmed by a contingent of North Korean supporters. No rhythm there. It was a regimented crowd, wearing identical red jackets, hats and soccer scarves, banging wooden clappers. How they came to the Cup—there are rumors they are hired Chinese actors—from the most hermetically sealed of places must be a tale all its own...."
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