US vs. Brazil - Soccer final in Confed Cup

[Alberto]

Even if you don't follow soccer, this (i.e. being in the final against Brazil in the Confederation Cup) is a VERY big deal for the US.

Last week they beat Spain 2-0, another shocker.

11AM/2PM (PST/EST) today on ESPN (I believe).

I am fully Americanized in that I now enjoy football (i.e. American football) as much as soccer (perhaps even a bit more) but big tournaments are always fun to watch.

If you have nothing else to do, it might want to check it out - perhaps while being on AA .

If the U.S. pulls off its second huge stunner within five days, it would send shock waves throughout the world. "If beating Spain in the semifinals was a statement, then this would be incredible," Howard said. "It probably will be one of the most unexpected wins in the history of sports."

Alberto

[PHC1]

Thanks for the reminder Alberto! Go USA!

[eljr]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Even if you don't follow soccer, this (i.e. being in the final against Brazil in the Confederation Cup) is a VERY big deal for the US.

Last week they beat Spain 2-0, another shocker.

11AM/2PM (PST/EST) today on ESPN (I believe).

I am fully Americanized in that I now enjoy football (i.e. American football) as much as soccer (perhaps even a bit more) but big tournaments are always fun to watch.

If you have nothing else to do, it might want to check it out - perhaps while being on AA .

If the U.S. pulls off its second huge stunner within five days, it would send shock waves throughout the world. "If beating Spain in the semifinals was a statement, then this would be incredible," Howard said. "It probably will be one of the most unexpected wins in the history of sports."

Alberto

Not me, this is a big game and ever the PC goes off. I have a few people here now looking forward to the start. (OK, maybe I'll leave the PC on and check in here )

[PHC1]

Goal!!!! Could it be the beginning of a small miracle? We'll see...

[PHC1]

Another Goal!!! This is getting interesting.

[eljr]

Tell me, how good is Howard playing?!

[PHC1]

Great effort. It would have been a miracle if they beat Brazil.

[eljr]

Ouch!

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Great effort. It would have been a miracle if they beat Brazil.

I would have loved a win, but this is a great result. It will make the World Cup next year more interesting for the US.

Congratulations to the team. No shame in being beaten by Brazil - especially 3-2.

Alberto

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Alberto

I would have loved a win, but this is a great result. It will make the World Cup next year more interesting for the US.

Congratulations to the team. No shame in being beaten by Brazil - especially 3-2.

Alberto

I was hoping they would hold on to win as well but deep down inside I knew it would be a tough one to pull off given the experience and skills of Brazil and they would come out with their guns blazing in the second half. You're right, no shame in it at all, it was a great effort. Now that team USA knows that it is possible for them to compete on that level, it will be very interesting next time.