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Post by jash on Oct 15, 2013 22:23:47 GMT -5
I have to say, I have mixed feelings about the outcome of this one.
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Post by soccerpapi on Oct 15, 2013 22:57:50 GMT -5
Better 2nd half for US..
There was nothing to prove on this one (already qualified), but play hard and earn your spot.
JK did right thing by giving a bunch of 2nd string / bubble guys the opportunity to prove they deserve to go to Brazil. Panama's first team throwing the kitchen sink at our B-team - Required heart, hard work, will to not lose, desire on to be on the team to be able to score 2 in stoppage time to send Panama home, on their home turf.
Although, Mexico not going would not hurt my feelings - Looking at overall qualifying, Panama deserves a shot more than Mexico as Mexico seems to have under-performed all throughout - they typically show well during WC.
In my mind, Zusi who should not be on the bubble has certainly earned his spot.
Young Aaron Johannsson deserves a ticket to Brazil.
Mexico needs to send those two a lifetime supply of tequila for keeping them alive.
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Post by soccerpapi on Oct 16, 2013 7:07:42 GMT -5
Wow, still cannot believe that ending...soccer/football can be so brutal at all levels of the game - youth, pros, etc. One moment, a whole stadium/whole country thinks they still have a chance to qualify for the biggest event in the world. And, how with only 2-minutes to go, one country's hope is derailed while another is kept alive. A lesson for our youth players, regardless how bad you're playing that day, never stop playing 'til the whistle blows. The final result does not always tell the whole tale of two halves - Panama really worked hard to qualify (so sad). Mexico should be calling Zusi & Aaaron this morning to "thank them" - no tequila, actually, since they're underage  |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 16, 2013 7:44:51 GMT -5
its too bad, worse part is i fell asleep on the couch. we don't get bein in HD on comcast, and my eyes were killing me. too hard to watch fuzzy balls and fuzzy men.
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