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USA upsets #1 World Ranked Spain

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ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-25 00:53:31
June 24 2009 21:43 GMT
#1
I believe this is my first blog. haha I am very much inspired to express my extreme joy to have seen and be apart of the United States. Although we are in very hard economical times, this gives me hope for the future.

For those of you who are sports enthusiast, this was not a game to miss. With the United States soccer team heading into Wednesdays game predetermined losers and said to be very undeserving to be in the Confederations Cup Semi-Finals. The USA team pulled together and put on a game that will remembered by thousands. The US in the first half of the game played aggressive smart soccer, and with the first goal scored early giving the US a huge confidence boost and the ability to dictate the game the way they wanted. Spain tested the US soccer players in the second half with their beautiful finesse and knowledge of the game. The US held strong and finished the game winning 2-0. The goals made were by Jozy ALTIDORE (27') and Clint DEMPSEY (74').

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First Goal - Jozy Altidore
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Second Goal - Clint Dempsy

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The coach looking on
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Victory
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M favorite player Fernando Torres

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Highlights (A better video found thanks spike)






*****
Jangbi storms!!!
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
June 24 2009 21:49 GMT
#2
This game was pretty epic by the Americans, played really well.
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
June 24 2009 21:51 GMT
#3
No goal moments on YouTube?
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
iNcontroL *
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
USA29055 Posts
June 24 2009 21:52 GMT
#4
nice
boesthius
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States11637 Posts
June 24 2009 21:56 GMT
#5
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il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
June 24 2009 21:58 GMT
#6
Oh and Spain had alot of chances to score, like right infront of the goal.
kroko
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
Finland2136 Posts
June 24 2009 21:58 GMT
#7
Tim Howard was good. And so was US defence, cant remember their names, but they really gave their all with blocking shots etc.
I have Sick Timing and UnReal Macro
motbob
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States12546 Posts
June 24 2009 21:59 GMT
#8
I CARE ABOUT SOCCER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE
ModeratorGood content always wins.
pR0gR4m3R
Profile Joined February 2008
Spain1446 Posts
June 24 2009 22:01 GMT
#9
Congratz USA

This defeat is something to learn about, but Spain is still a big contender for World Cup

No worries
StarCraft-ESP.com Admin - Spanish StarCraft Community
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
June 24 2009 22:01 GMT
#10
Confederations Cup.

xD


Grats though
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
boesthius
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States11637 Posts
June 24 2009 22:02 GMT
#11
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HeavOnEarth
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States7087 Posts
June 24 2009 22:02 GMT
#12
lmao the coach looks like hes going "holy shit we're winning"
"come korea next time... FXO house... 10 korean, 10 korean"
AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
June 24 2009 22:03 GMT
#13
hmm anyone know where do watch the whole game?
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-25 01:54:00
June 24 2009 22:08 GMT
#14
Yes the US play was tremendously better. They showed tons of heart and nerves. Although there were times when they would get rattled and lose silly balls. I was so caught up that I didnt mention TIm Howards performance and it was a remarkable one. This is why he is a top Goalie and has the opportunity to play at Everton(European soccer club). Spain had a lot of opportunities to score, but I will applaud the US great defense.

People are like 'LOL confed cup'. I laugh at them because when youre playing for your nation in any cup no matter what it is. IT means something and to break spains winning streak of 15 games? A feet that NO OTHER NATION could do. Sup? Their performance makes me look very optimistic for the World Cup in a year.
Jangbi storms!!!
ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
June 24 2009 22:09 GMT
#15
On June 25 2009 07:03 AoN.DimSum wrote:
hmm anyone know where do watch the whole game?


Most sports sites you could probably watch it but you would have to be a member. Maybe you can watch it on ESPN and they will show it again. Most likely they will.
Jangbi storms!!!
Husky
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3362 Posts
June 24 2009 22:10 GMT
#16
When America wins its never an upset :D
Commentaries: youtube.com/HuskyStarcraft
ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
June 24 2009 22:11 GMT
#17
On June 25 2009 07:01 Boblion wrote:
Confederations Cup.

xD


Grats though



Spain lost xD lulz thanks for contributing though
Jangbi storms!!!
GHOSTCLAW
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States17042 Posts
June 24 2009 22:15 GMT
#18
On June 25 2009 07:10 HuskyTheHusky wrote:
When America wins its never an upset :D


in soccer (football)? America almost never wins, although they are getting better.
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kroko
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
Finland2136 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-24 22:18:27
June 24 2009 22:17 GMT
#19
Btw any1 noticed how bad linereferees there were ?!
XX amount of wrong calls, some even with 1m online before pass etc...

oh btw, MIRACLE ON GRASS!
I have Sick Timing and UnReal Macro
AzureEye
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1360 Posts
June 24 2009 22:17 GMT
#20
this was staged to get America to start paying attention to football (I hate using the word soccer)


Terrans who whine: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=107788
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