"I can't believe I'm losing to this guy."Well, that was short-lived.
The United States soccer team lost to Ghana today by a score of 2-1. GHANA! The loss eliminated the Americans from the tournament, who subsequently took their balls and went home. Of course, anyone who has seen their first round play would question if they had any balls to begin with, but that point is now moot.
The problem with the U.S. team this year was their constant deer-in-the-headlights look while on the field. Like a quarterback in his first Super Bowl, the Americans looked scared to death. Yes, their group (Italy, Ghana, and the Czech Republic) was strong, but on paper, they were expected to at least make round two. They didn’t, and now U.S. Soccer has some difficult decisions ahead.
It’s a damned shame.
"...their constant deer-in-the-headlights look while on the field. Like a quarterback in his first Super Bowl..."
ReplyDeleteUnless that quarterback is Ben Roethlisburger or Tom Brady.
Speaking as a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I can only reply: "Ouch!"
ReplyDeleteIs that Ru Paul playing for team Ghana? good god I don't blame the US team for running awat from the likes of THAT guy!
ReplyDeleteIs Germany still in?
ReplyDeleteEarp...we just need to accept the fact we're cursed and get over it. Enjoy the wins when we get them and realize that we will never ever win a championship (unless it is AHL hockey or MIL...
ReplyDeleteVinnie - Thanks for that. I think I threw up in my mouth a little.
ReplyDeleteAnon - Yes, Germany won their first round group, and live to fight another day.
HA HA Bug on a windshield...too funny!
ReplyDeleteIf you are from the country of Ghanna does that make you a Ghanarian?
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