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fairytale openner/burst their balloon

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 Dwi
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What is the meaning of the phraes "fairytale" and "burst balloon" in this sentence?

HALF TIME
A strange first half has come to an end.

It was a rollercoaster for the Newcastle fans, who came ready to begin a new era and were rewarded with the perfect start as Callum Wilson gave the home side a fairytale opener.

But Spurs burt their balloon as they took control of the game and took the reins with a 2-1 lead after goals from Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Kane. Before Son added a third just before half time.

All that is secondary, as the game was suspended after a fan required medical treatment.

Now, thankfully, the supporter appears to be stable and is on their way to hospital.

 
Posted : 18/10/2021 2:36 am
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Fairytale opener means a dream opening - a really good start to the game. 

 
Posted : 19/10/2021 9:09 pm
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To burst a team's bubble means that a team has destroyed the dreams (fairytale) of another team. So, in this example Spurs burst the Newcastle bubble after scoring twice in quick succession.

 
Posted : 19/10/2021 9:13 pm
 Dwi
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Thanks for the explanation, Damian.

 
Posted : 20/10/2021 5:21 am

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