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Exactly.USA played well.... and got lucky
Exactly.
I was happy to see France play listlessly -- they don't deserve to be in the Cup in the first place.
Exactly.
But goalkeeping is a big part of the game, and Tim Howard, a fine keeper, can be the difference in a close game.
The US played reasonably well and are capable of playing even better. Of course, they're also fully capable of playing worse. And I don't trust Bradley's personnel decisions.
Green's gaffe was a gift, but he did make the best save of the match on Altadore's close range blast -- he and the woodwork.
England has the superior individual talent, without question, but they're going to have to come together better as a team if they want to go deep into the tournament.
I was happy to see France play listlessly -- they don't deserve to be in the Cup in the first place.
And much as I appreciate the play of Argentina, I'm hoping for an early exit for them, if only to see the last of that git Maradona on the international scene. (If you'll pardon the Britishism.)
You're not the only one Celina. My Aunt can't stand that noise.
On the US VS. England
Damn early goal. The US fan in me is bummed by that early goal. The Liverpool fan in me is cheering for Gerrard. Of course if he played like that during the season 'Pool might have had a better showing
A better team than Nigeria would have punished Argentine for their defensive weaknesses.
I think with the nearness and power of the shot he did well to even get as much of it as he did.Green made a meal of Altidore's shot. It was very close to him, he should have got more on it.
It's not just that he's an ass. Not just that he was a cocaine addict -- that's one thing. But he also was sent home from the 94 world cup for performance doping. (Ephedrine)I'm actually pulling for Argentina this go-round. Maradona is like an older Jimmy Connors during his rebirth: I know he's an @ss, has always been an @ss, and will always be an @ss, but somehow it doesn't bother me so much, anymore.
Very few of them are proud of it and brag about their cleverness.Given the propensity so many star athletes have for cheating--in every sport--I can't get worked up over him in the same way that I used to.
Hmmm...I don't know about that. I think they're always proud when they "win." And they always take the money don't they?Very few of them are proud of it and brag about their cleverness.
Okay.But let's not make this into a Maradona derail.
Right. I'd prefer a field full of Messis. Hell, I'd settle for a field full of Australians...If you want to see how the game should be played -- the beautiful game -- look no further than Lionel Messi.
And no matter how flagrant the "Hand of God" was, there's no getting around the brilliance that led up to that moment.
The American press gets overexcited about their team's so-so performance, and goes on to demonstrate a poor grasp of arithmetic:
That's a take off on another famous sports headline (also tongue in cheek) from the sixties:The American press gets overexcited about their team's so-so performance, and goes on to demonstrate a poor grasp of arithmetic:
Obviously both England and the US were hoping for a 1-1 tie.Algeria and Slovenia looked unimpressive so the USA should start favourites against both.
You guys up for the challenge?
I know nothing about soccer. But I have to say it:
GO USA!