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JWsleep · 06-12-2006, 03:18 PM

Just awful. You saw all the weaknesses of te US on display, especially in the defensive midfiled and on the left side. But what really bothered me is how flat and lsitless they looked. Sure, things can go badly, and the czech republic is a great team--but come on. Beasley especially looked like his heart wasnt in it, and they gave away SO many balls in midfield it was rediculous. I thought Eddie Johnson added some spark, and I would like to see him get the start against Italy. But if we allow top-flight players to walk in from 35 yards out, and if we can't control our defensive midfield, we are going to get smoked again.

Nothing Keller could do on any of the goals: he had no chance on any of them.

If Reyna's shot off the post goes in, it would have really helped our spirits and confidence. But that's shoulda coulda woulda. Now we have to BEAT Italy. Wow. The only hope is Italy fails to take us seriously (would't surprise me, given our play), and then we'll see. It's a tough group, no doubt. And to think Mexico only has to beat Iran and Angola to get to the next round! Ugh.

06-12-2006, 03:18 PM	#41
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	Re: World Cup Fever? Just awful. You saw all the weaknesses of te US on display, especially in the defensive midfiled and on the left side. But what really bothered me is how flat and lsitless they looked. Sure, things can go badly, and the czech republic is a great team--but come on. Beasley especially looked like his heart wasnt in it, and they gave away SO many balls in midfield it was rediculous. I thought Eddie Johnson added some spark, and I would like to see him get the start against Italy. But if we allow top-flight players to walk in from 35 yards out, and if we can't control our defensive midfield, we are going to get smoked again. Nothing Keller could do on any of the goals: he had no chance on any of them. If Reyna's shot off the post goes in, it would have really helped our spirits and confidence. But that's shoulda coulda woulda. Now we have to BEAT Italy. Wow. The only hope is Italy fails to take us seriously (would't surprise me, given our play), and then we'll see. It's a tough group, no doubt. And to think Mexico only has to beat Iran and Angola to get to the next round! Ugh. __________________ Hail from Houston!