So a quick little recap as the group stage of the 2010 WC has been completed. Great great stuff. Of course we couldn't be happier with the way things played out for the ole Red White and Blue. We could go on and on about the biggest goal in US Soccer history, but let's sum up a couple other team's happenings.
Overall, gotta love that the 2010 World Cup is shaping up like World War II- France has forfeited, America turned up late, and England is left to fight the Germans. Italy, I believe was just asleep the whole time.
Some surprise teams that look really Good:
While perennial powers Argentina, Brazil and Spain look really really good, especially Argentina with the doubts coming in, there are a few other teams that look awesome, that I didn't think would.
Uruguay-they play great soccer. Goal scorers, quick play and my sleeper for Golden Boot with Forlan.
Biggest Surprise-who looks very dangerous-Japan!
Fucking posessed, energized, super fast and fun to watch.
How big was winning the Group for US. Yes, The United States looks like they are playing some of the best soccer of the tournament too. Not just saying that, they legitimately look good for once. Knocking it around, creating things, great keep in the pipes, and sooo mentally strong. Most of these other countries would have folded up shop down 2 goals to Slovenia, getting bitch slapped all over by the referees, and seeing opportunity after opportunity fail and fail against Algeria. Kept pushing, pushing, and you could just see they weren't going to go home. 90 minutes 45 seconds-then history. AMAZING. So, that said... Who would you rather be slotted with going into the quarters the-Argentina-Mexico-Germany bracket or South Korea-Ghana-Uruguay?? Nuff said. Obviously anybody that makes it this far is good. real good, but that walk to the semis looks mighty better now if you ask me.
More to follow, I gotta go get a cheeseburger and watch Spain Chile right now.
I still like Brazil to win it all, but watch out for the Landon Donovan Pants Party!
