by Ty Davison | Jun 24, 2006 | Sports
Props to Mexico for making this much more of a game than I anticipated. All CONCACAF teams are now eliminated, which should surprise no one after the US crashed and burned. Since this game went to overtime, I’m now picking Germany to top Argentina in the next...
by Ty Davison | Jun 24, 2006 | Sports
It would have been closer than the 2-0 final had Sweden’s Larsson not lofted his undeserved penalty kick into the stratosphere. Of course it would have been more of a blow if Ballack had made even one of his half dozen shots on goal. As it stood, Germany put...
by Ty Davison | Jun 23, 2006 | Sports
GROUP A I picked Germany correctly, but I sure didn’t see Poland falling on its face or Ecuador playing as well as they did. GROUP B I picked England and Sweden correctly. GROUP C I picked Argentina and Netherlands correctly. GROUP D I picked Portugal and Mexico...
by Ty Davison | Jun 23, 2006 | Sports
The good news for France is this: 1. Their defense looks just fine against vastly inferior opposition. 2. Zidane will return from suspension for the next game. 3. There will be a next game after today’s 2-0 victory over Togo. The bad news: 1. Without Zidane...
by Ty Davison | Jun 23, 2006 | Sports
The Saudis gave it a good go, but they were clearly outclassed by Spain. The Spanish had numerous chances to put in a second goal, but ultimately had to settle for a 1-0 victory. Ukraine beat Tunisia 1-0 on a PK, advancing them to the second round.
