So I don't want to brag but I've watched all of the World Cup games lives so far this summer. And I'm obviously a US fan but I don't think I'm being biased when I say that they have played the 3 most exciting games in the tournament. There have been other great games but nobody really had 3 straight nail biters.
Apparently the US got tired of the first script they were following. Going behind early only having to comeback was getting old so after 2 games of the same old same old they went with something even better. The old almost-score-5-or-6-times-only-to-have-to-score-in-injury-time was what they went with and it was killer.
I'm thinking that Landon Donovan's goal in the 91st minute that sent the US through to the Round of 16 has to be one of the all time greatest plays by one of the teams that I follow religiously.
Other plays that immediately come to mind:
Jeff Green last second shot vs Vanderbilt - Sweet 16 2007
Jon Wallace three point shot to force OT with UNC - Elite 8 2007
Nick Rimando PK save vs Dempsey - 2004 ECF
Darrell Green knocking down a pass on the goal line vs Vikings - 1987 NFC Championship
Darrell Green returning the punt vs the Bears - 1987 Divisional Playoffs
I'm sure I'm forgetting other great plays but that's what I got right now.
Back to the US v Algeria game:
Why was Algeria playing for a draw most of the game? Luckily they were trying to score late or the US might not be playing tomorrow.
Tim Howard needs more credit for the goal. His throw was huge.
I was glad to see Beasley get on the field. I thought the Yellow was bogus.
Bradley made really good subs.
It's hard to believe that Demeritt plays for Watford. As an Arsenal fan I'd rather him being on the bench than Silvestre.
The rest of the teams that went through on Wednesday:
I had England going through before the tournament so I'm not too surprised. What a bummer for Slovenia. They lose their game and hear that the US is tied so they were probably ok. Then a few minutes later they find out they are out of the tournament. OUCH.
Germany went through to the next round. I think everybody had that one. I had Ghana going through as well but WTF happened to Serbia? Talk about blowing it. I guess credit goes to the Aussies but what a brick by the Serbs.
I got all of the teams in C and D correct. I just had the teams in C flipped. I'll take it.
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