Women's World Cup Matches- 10/5/03

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

USA vs. Germany
7:30 PM EST- ESPN2
Germans are up 1-0 at half time, but it's still anybody's game.

Canada vs. Sweden
10:00 PM EST- ESPN2
(sorry i knew that)

Discuss.

[burrowowl]

1. So far

a beautiful game, very chess-like.

[Kamika]

2. canada vs sweden

canada beat china with 1-0

[HEyHEY]

3. Canada's gonna repeat!

WOOOHOOOO!...Maybe Canada US final...ohh something may come between duers!

[HEyHEY]

4. AHH I"M NOT IN THE LOOOP

TO MCUH BASEBALL TODAY >>>GO CANADA!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

5. It's Canada vs. Sweden

My mind's going again.

[Cheswick2.0]

6. Germany is Tough, however

They only had one kick on goal and made it. The USA had many and didn't make any.
Come on women, get one in!

[leftist_rebel1569]

7. yay...second half is starting!

:)

[madrchsod]

8. don`t think

usa going to make it ...if they score- it will go to penalty kicks. germany is as good as the usa and they`re ahead. after coaching 18 yrs of soccer, it`s just my feelings. i hope i`m wrong....

[leftist_rebel1569]

9. dammit...

31 scoring chances for the USA compared to Germany's 19, yet Germany's still up 1-0

come on USA!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

10. shiiiit

:(

[Kamika]

11. I blame clinton

clearly clintons and his penis fault

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

12. That must be it

HE iS TO BLAME FER EVERYTHANG> RSEILAJ92847

whoa, my inner freeper was taking over!

[leftist_rebel1569]

15. well...

it's his penis to be more specific. Blame it on Clinton's penis....yeah...:P

[leftist_rebel1569]

13. and there's only a few minutes left...

so, double :(

But, it isn't over yet! Go USA!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

14. this is horrible

what the hell, i'm going to cry.

[leftist_rebel1569]

16. SHIT

Germany scored! :cry:

2-0...Now it's over. :cry:

Well, at least Canada still has a chance...:shrug:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

17. OH MY FUCAKUWER Y(H*Q@$^872b41tb

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[Cush]

18. Wow

This is a shocker

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

19. I think

I'm going to just die right now. Just going to go crazy. really. wow.

[Bob3]

20. 2- 0 Germany in stoppage time.

now it's 3-0

Germany goes to the final.

[leftist_rebel1569]

21. DDDDAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!

:nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::nuke::

And now, I bang on my keyboard in frustration

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edit: now that i've calmed down a little, I'll post the final score - Germany 3, USA 0. :grr:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

22. 5 4 b

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[burrowowl]

23. OUCH!

3 to 0

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

24. They gave up

They knew they were done, so they gave up those last two. It's a shame, something I'd expect in highschool or even the WUSA, but not national play.

on edit: they didn't finish their shots well enough as I know they can, which makes it seem like they were giving up too much offensively. they played a tough game, there is no doubt- but I think they could have been more prepared for the Germans. They knew the Germans would be tough from the beginning. Watching the game, I don't think they were playing in their element, and the score isn't totally reflective of the actual level of play.

[Kamika]

25. you saw russia vs germany ?

Russia embarassed themselves

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

26. Yeah i saw part of that...

that was sad. usa did alright this match but they were tired and knew they weren't going to win it so they let two in.

[burrowowl]

28. Germany is

much further to the left than the US.
Damn, the only thing USA I could really cheer and get enthused about.
This should have been the finals. Unless Canada and Sweden have improved drastically.

[Bob3]

31. that's not fair

USA had pushed everybody up into the German half of the field trying to score - you do that - you leave yourself wide open for what happened both goals were the result of break aways - heck the same thing happens all the time even in the English Premier League.

Had they just "given up" they would have just gone into their shell and the end result would have been 1-0.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

32. Maybe

They did push up to try and score, yes- but I think they could have done a better job with finishing today, it just wasn't there. I know they could have played a better game, at points it seemed like it was just keep away.

[HuckleB]

41. No -- they had pulled a defender.

They were pushing to score. It was a necessary gamble, but they sure didn't give up.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

44. I didn't see that

I had my back turned for a good 5 minutes. Who did they wind up moving?

[HuckleB]

46. I don't know who --

I was at the game, and it was clear from the configuration of players in added time. Both of Germany's goals came on quick breaks back, with most of the U.S. team pushing toward Germany's goal. ESPN and local sports coverage also noted the pulled defender late last night.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

47. It must have been Boxx or Reddick?

I couldn't really tell I had my head down in frustration by the end! ;-)

[JohnKleeb]

27. ok

If any of these countries are in well I know Germany is
Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ireland lol yes Maggie I still have my ethnic pride. Woohoo and on the USA well ok I dont care lol.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

29. Nope none of those

Those were the four final teams.

Germany will go on to play either Canada or Sweden. The fact that I was hoping for a US vs. Canada final was just wishful thinking, I guess.

[burrowowl]

30. Well

soon we will see who we will play for third: Sweden or Canada.
This hurt: OUCH, OUCH OUCH.

[GOPisEvil]

33. Actually, if you think globally, having the US NOT win is better...

...for the game.

Just like the world has caught the USA in men's basketball, the world has caught us in women's soccer. While their loss is painful, if you think about the growth of women's soccer worldwide this is a good thing. Think about it: if companies realize that they can market to a worldwide audience, it is more likely that women's professional league will be well-funded. Just putting positive spin on a crappy night (except for the Germans - congratulations!).

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[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

34. That is true

Good point, David. Still doesn't really make me feel any better. Those Canadians better win tonight.

[GOPisEvil]

35. I just hope it's a good, well-played game.

The Swedes are playing really well right now. I only saw Canada play China, and they looked OK, too. I think these are two well-matched teams.

However, I think Germany will beat either of them.

By the way, that travel could not have done well for the US team - I think they were placed in the hardest group, and had to travel a lot because of the games being played here in the US again. That makes sense actually - I have no real problem with that - you have to overcome these things...

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

36. Yeah

I think the travel was somewhat taxing on the US team, but they usually are used to it.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

37. PS

Did you see Mia Hamm cry? :'(

[GOPisEvil]

38. Nah...I have been channel surfing between...

the Cubs/Braves and Steelers/Browns and the USA/Germany game. I didn't see the last couple minutes of the US game.

I feel bad for her, since this is likely her last WC. Maybe the Red Sox will win the World Series now. :D

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

39. Yeah

It's her last World Cup. She's 36 and she's done a lot for herself in her career... She should have no regrets when she retires from playing.

[burrowowl]

40. We play Canada

Sweden plays Germany.
Should be interesting.

[HuckleB]

42. Incredible Match!

The U.S.-Germany match was incredible. The action constant, with amazing attacks and defense both beautiful and tough from both sides. U.S. coach Heinrichs said she thinks it may have been the best women's soccer match ever. I don't disagree!

Canada-Sweden was a blast to watch, too. Though it was like watching triple-A baseball vs. the major leagues in comparison to the first game. I don't intend to inflame anyone with that statement. It's just that the first semi was THAT good!

[Kellanved]

43. I'm just watching a re-run,

as US-primetime is less than ideal for watchers in Europe. And I totally agree: awesome match so far. I hope this will help women's soccer (football) in Germany; it isn't a pro-sport here. With a few exceptions all those girls have normal daytime jobs.

So far a very fair game and the US girls have more of it - it might have gone the other way.

Btw: what were the two women protesting against? I wasn't able to read it.

[HuckleB]

45. Adidas.

The streaker protest was about Adidas, that is.

Congrats to Germany!