U.S. Football Team Still in It

The U.S. looked much better against Italy today. Granted, their only point was an Italy own goal, but aside from that they played like they wanted it. They were tired at the end, with only nine men on the pitch. Bad officiating? Maybe. But just like as in any sport, you have to be able to play well enough that a bad call or two won't hurt you.

Now the U.S. have to get a win against Ghana on Thursday to have any hope of getting through. If they do, and Italy beats the Czech Republic, they're automatically through to the Round of Sixteen.

England will automatically go through to the Round of Sixteen but they need a win or a draw against Sweden on Tuesday to stay on top of Group B. My hunch says they'll win the group and play Ecuador in the next round, though Ecuador have been strong. If Ecuador beat Germany and win the group, England would have to play Germany.

All that to say, plenty more excitement to come in Germany this week!!

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