Painful
I know nobody cares but the US lost their first game of the 2006 World Cup. We have one of the hardest groups of the tournament and were soundly spanked by the Czech Republic (ranked #2 in the world) today in our opening match.
The World Cup is a huge deal here. When a game is in progress, if you happen to be walking around in the street, you can here the TV comentary seeping through the walls of every business and residence. People were generally nice about our loss but nobody feels particularly sorry for me given that four years ago the US knocked Mexico out of the tournament. People tell me it was one of the worst days they can remember. The whole country was in shock and it remains a touchy subject best avoided in pleasant conversation.
Anyway, I don't feel too bad because no one expected us to win and the Czech team scored three beautiful goals, but still, there is always that glimmer of hope.
Next stop, Italy. Ughh.
Gli Italiani vincerano! Their offense is too much for the sappy usaians. Prediction 3-1 Italy over USAians.
Posted by
Anonymous |
12:20 PM
better Czech yourself before you wreck yourself.
Posted by
Anonymous |
1:38 PM
Hey Nate - hope all is well. For some reason I thought you were going to Germany for the World Cup. Did you end up canceling? Too bad about the U.S. (and Mexico) both dropping out.
Posted by
Mike Doeff |
2:59 PM
Did your Spanish help you understand the Italian?
"Gli italiani vincerano" =
"Los italianos vencerán".
Posted by
Anonymous |
7:49 PM