Before I could start this post the US is ahead 1-0. Now the key is to keep your foot on the accelerator, don't commit stupid mistakes and control the midfield: possession,possession, possession. The burden of expectations is squarely on Brazil.
As for the third place game, it was arguably the most exciting one I have ever seen.
UPDATE:
It was a tale of two halves. The US clearly outplayed Brazil in the first half and Brazil clearly outplayed the US in the second half - and scored more goals. Clearly the key to the game was surrendering the goal early in the second half. Brazil's depth was a factor also. When the US can have players the likes of Elano and Dani Alves to come off the bench, they'll be in good shape.
All in all, however, a respectable effort.
So long as they tried; you can't ask more than that.
Posted by: Akaky | June 28, 2009 at 06:52 PM
I keep hoping: One day, the U.S. will be a true football power....
Posted by: Tambopaxi | June 28, 2009 at 09:44 PM