I had a feeling at the start of this match that France was going to win this thing. Spain shows flashes at times of how brilliant they should be. But, in the end, they always duck out earlier than they should–and things are starting to get late in the World Cup. It was time for them to make their exit. France obliged with a couple late goals to send them packing 3-1.
I always start thinking that things are going to be different this time, but they almost never are. Brazil will probably win the Cup. England will lose somewhere on penalties. The sun will come up tomorrow. Spain will get knocked out earlier than expected by losing a match they should have won.
France has its own funk to deal with, but for now, they live to fight another day. It should still be interesting against Brazil. Both teams may actually show up ready to play. I’m looking for Brazil to put on the first real demonstration of what they are actually capable of, though. Losing to Brazil in the quarters is no great shame, and France seem more intent to avoid another shameful tournament rather than actually thinking they can win it.
Brazil, on the other hand, act like they already have won it and are just playing some exhibition matches for the fans. It’s about time for them to show up. I thought Spain would have a chance to upset them, but I don’t think France has it in them. Brazil will Beat France then Portugal (or England on penalties), then Italy.
It’s starting to look as inevitable as the sun rising.
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They know nothing. It’s been sad. They’re constantly inventing players such as Michael Beckham. Too many infractions to even begin listing. My biggest problem with them is they just can’t shut up. Nothing worse than some ignorant fool (except for two ignorant fools, I suppose–which is what we get) with a never ending stream of nonsense (his PK had the accuracy, it was just a little high????–what the hell does that even mean? Just let the game speak for itself. There’s no need to give your 2 cents on every little action–especially when your 2 cents is wrong anyway.
I understand the Canadian viewers, used to the one man (British) announcer doing the match, were outraged when they lost the feed and had to put up with the comical American version for a bit. Now they can see what we have to deal with.
And the sad thing is, ESPN doesn’t even seem to realize how rubbish they are. It’s a complete disrespect to the football fans in this country.