When I saw the highlights of the USA women in the World Cup yesterday I couldn't believe the first goal Hope Solo let in. But in the highlights you couldn't tell how bad the conditions were. I watched the game later - it was pouring, turning what normally would be routine saves into adventures she mostly handled well. It was really weak midfield play, poor tackling in midfield and defense and loose marking in the back that let us down. The game really showed how much Abby Wambach adds to the squad - both PRK goals came while she was on the bench gushing blood.
North Korea had a player named Un Suk - which was a nice summary of their team. They didn't suck. Here's a more positive take on the US game from SI:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/mark_bechtel/09/11/us.nkorea/?eref=mostpop
US now has a must-win situation with Sweden - finishing second in the group means having to face Germany too early. Germany, in case you missed it, beat Argentina in a laughable 11-0. Maradona has no daughters and Messi and Tevez no sisters I guess. GK Correa had a particularly tough day, knocking 2 in herself. And Germany's Prinze is now tied with Michelle Akers for leading all-time women's world cup scorer with 12 career goals.
http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6912377,00.html
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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