Ahh, the anticipation. I am watching the World Cup right now, 2:30pm EST. The USA is playing Ghana in the qualifying round. Last week USA beat Algeria (photograph above) in the last seconds of the game, moving us to the next round when almost all hope is gone. The excitement has been astounding.
Now, we play Ghana, who we lost to four years ago in the last World Cup. So the pressure is on for both teams - Ghana is the only African country to move on into the qualifying round (a bit dissappointing since the World Cup is being played in South Africa this year) and whoever wins this game moves on and whoever loses goes home, so USA is in it to win it!
So, I'll update again when the game is over.
Let's go USAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
5:02pm - After some overtime Ghana won - 2:1. Great job USA!!
Photo: http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/06/24/alg_landon_donovan.jpg
I do not mean to be a US football team hater but US did not play their best. Ghana's offense and defense were excellent. US' defense was good in the second half but Ghana's was better. Tim Howard once again was amazing today as he always is.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for Ghana. They represent Africa in the quarter finals which is especially important this year with the World Cup being being in Africa for the first time. Great game nonetheless. I was jumping up and down on my bed. Wish I had people to watch the World Cup with...I miss Tech.
Anyways, still rooting for Brazil and Portugal all the way though. Definitely nervous about the Portugal vs. Spain game on Tuesday.