Thursday, June 22, 2006
Like A Kick To My World Cup...
I am currently watching Ghana celebrate their victory over the United States after watching 90+ minutes of grueling soccer. I can't even see straight right now. I'm absolutely pissed...nay, enraged at the result of this game. Had the Unites States won they would move on into the quarter finals, but shit just didn't work out.
First, I now hate Ghana. Hate 'em. Soccer is a sport that is known for players taking "dives" and pretending to be hurt when the opposing player even comes close to touching them. It's a given, even in the U.S. That being said, I have NEVER seen so many players take dives and waste time as I did by Ghana in this game. It was a chicken-shit way to win the game.
Second, there was a call made at the end of the first half that directly led to the second, and deciding, goal for the Ghana Black Stars. Onyewu (American defender) cleared a header from the box and bumped into a Ghana striker, didn't shove him, didn't slam him, bumped him. Ghana striker takes dive, ref awards a penalty kick, U.S. back down by one goal. Bullshit.
Third, to the American Captain, Claudio Reyna....YOU DO NOT DRIBBLE OUT OF THE DEFENSIVE THIRD!!! Doing so will result in a goal for the other team...as it did today. That's shit we learn when we're like 10.
Fourth, U.S. offense...I'm sure the team is very sorry they forgot to pack you for the trip to Germany. One goal in three games is absolutely ridiculous.
Okay, I feel better...and hey, only four more years until the next World Cup. Shit.
Much Love,
Bo
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Bo, didn't see the game, but I'm honestly not surprised at the outcome. Don't get me wrong, I was pulling for the U.S., but I think at some point this country really needs to develop a style of play, some style that is uniquely our own. I'm not saying they need to be Brazil or the Netherlands (although watching them knock the ball around the pitch is like watching art develop), but they need to be more than just the most athletic, most fit team, that can outrun the other side. Arena even hinted at this in a pre-Cup interview that spanned about 4 pages in the NY Times. All in all though, very disappointng for team that is ranked 5th in the world; this is an extreme lackluster performance. Hope all is well.
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