Not only in the US...but noone gives a crap that Brasil has won, the Confed cup is as interesting as spring training or any other friendly. It's a good prerun for the host nation, but that's about it. Noone gives a crap about the Confed Cup, not even the South Africans, as not one single stadium has been sold out. Just let the real WC roll around and then we're talking.
Tomorrow, U21 Euro final between Germany and England. This should be a good one. SCHLAND!!!
I really doubt that (bold part). Dunga would've been fired if Brasil lost.
I am very proud of the U.S. Superb effort. The second US goal was the goal of the Cup--a very "Arsenal"-like counterattack thing of pure beauty. I'm happy there were no cheapass PKs in the match. I can't bitch and moan about the Refs. I think the main ref was on top and called a fair game. FINALLY Brasil started to ring up Yellow cards like every other team.
However, the difference between the U.S. and Brasil is that when Brasil makes switches they know they're bringing on guys who will impact the game. When we make substitutions--we're PRAYING they do something positive. Sadly, our Subs brought the quality of U.S. play down and Brasil just rolled on.
Very impressed with the U.S. team. I think our only weakness is Ricardo Clark. He was exposed today as a very medicore player at the Int'l level. He looked like a frightened cub out there. I was puzzled that Coach Bradley subbed out Benny Feilhalber too. I thought Feilhaber was exceptional for the game--in a defensive role, shutting down Kaka, which he did, for the most part.
We really need 2 more great players to compete with "the big boys." Maybe there's an English player or a Dutch player unable to break through their national sides that we can give a "quicky green card and jersey" too...:thefinger:dunno:
I really think Feilhaber and Dempsey would look might slick in an Arsenal shirt next year. Le Professeur should not toss $30mil at Benzema. That would be a waste and instead--get Dempsey and Feilhaber:glugglug: