Not to overstate things, but expectations are sort of everything in life. Have you ever been hosted for a meal, or had a friend take you out to some restaurant and say, “This is the best [X] you’ll ever have.” Well, even if that bears true, that’s now just meeting expectations. Much better to set the bar lower / more realistic and be surprised! The only thing I’m willing to say is incredible is my peanut thai curry. But beyond that, be careful.
When it comes to football, expectations fully determine whether you are disappointed, satisfied, or elated with a result.