Poland/USA
Call me surprised. USA played a game that I would have thought beyond their capabilities. They made their chances count and thats what had been hampering them all the time. They played well, and created chances, it was just that their chances never came to anything. Today they showed finishing.
We also saw the dichotomy of the sport. Poland showed up when it was the best team in the world. Everyone came to play and knew it was going to be war. When they played the US they thought the 3 points were in the bank. USA punished them for it, and good on them. Thats how you assert some authority.
Poland thought this was a sure thing. The USA went up early and then put their foot on the gas. Awesome, they never looked back. I never thought I'd see a performance like this from the US, they usually get a lead and protect the hell out of it.
Poland played okay, but nothing better than that. I'd bet that at their best Poland would still have lost. The US was an inspired team tonight. This is fairly high praise from me, as I'm not a big fan of US soccer, but their achievement tonight is undeniable, thoroughly impressive. That was an awesome game to watch.
Alright. Brazil/Korea.
Great game, although the Brazilians showed their talent, and their youth in the same game. They obliterated Korea, and then hit the brakes. I dont know why. They were in their zone, the style of play suited them well, and then all of a sudden, they let Korea back into it. Thats the inexperience. Great game. It had me at the edge of my seat the whole time.
Locke's score tonight: 2-1-1.
Not bad, would have been 3-1-0 if that Czech defender hadn't blatantly fouled the Korean in the box. They'll have to work on that.
Lets see how tomorrow goes.....I cant wait.....
Locke.