I wasn't able to watch most of the USA-Italy game yesterday, although I did catch the end and Fred filled me in on the rest. "You have to write about how the ref was paid off by the Italians," he screamed. I don't know about that, but it sure seemed like the ref had it in for the U.S. At least the U.S. redeemed themselves for their crappy play on Monday; for having 9 guys out there, they did pretty well!
And how about Ghana? Who saw that one coming? Glad they did so well in their game against the Czechs, but I hope the U.S. can do well against them (and that Italy wins their next game).
Watching Croatia-Japan right now...merely an acceptable game. Croatia's penalty kick provided some good suspense. The Japan-Australia game last week was much more exciting.
The one thing that bugs me about soccer (and I realize that it's part of the game, but I don't care) is the acting. Player gets slightly touched and you'd think that he needs to go to the ER by the way he's rolling around on the ground, face scrunched up in "pain." I hate that. Yes, sometimes it's legitimate, but most of the time they're not convincing in any way. Bunch of crybabies. Get up and keep playing.
4 comments:
That game was awesome. They played with some balls considering the deck was stacked against them. Do you think that ref holds a grudge against the U.S.A?????????
I thought the US played great and should have won that game. If it wasn't for the ref interfering with the game. He was way to fast and loose with the cards. I find it a bit suspect that this happens with the Italians. They are caught up in a scandal at home that involves match fixing accusations. Plus, the fact that this particular ref has been suspended from working internationally for "officiating irregularities".
Now We have to root for a US and Italy win. Let's hope we see them play like the second game and not the first.
Re: the drama over minor injuries...clearly none of these guys played Rugby! :)
None of these guys are hockey players, either, that's for darn sure. It's almost a truism of soccer that players win games, coaches lose games, and refs ruin games.
And I thought the officiating in the NBA was bad...!
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