by Ty Davison | Jun 29, 2010 | Sports
In a battle of floppers, it’s almost like I can’t lose: One of the teams I dislike is headed out. In the opening 30 minutes, Spain’s had the run of play with occasional chances for Portugal, notably a free kick from Christian Ronaldo that knuckled...
by Ty Davison | Jun 29, 2010 | Sports
A very closed game in the first half, with Japan getting a couple of chances from range. Paraguay’s trying to loft something in from the wings and head past the smaller defenders, but nothing so far. Given the style of play, we need somebody to score to break...
by Ty Davison | Jun 29, 2010 | Sports
[I’m blogging this post-game.] I doubt there’s anyone out there who’s not a believer in Brazil, but if there is, this game should serve as an example of their greatness. Ironically, if you didn’t see the game but just looked at the stats, you...
by Ty Davison | Jun 28, 2010 | Sports
Clinical finish on the first goal from Netherlands: Fast counterattack so that the defense is off balance with the central runner going wide to draw the defense out of the middle. He probably didn’t draw them more than a step, but the attacker with the ball cut...
by Ty Davison | Jun 28, 2010 | Sports
Adidas creates a new ball for each World Cup. It’s not uncommon for these balls to draw complaint, especially from goalkeepers since each ball seems faster than the one created four years prior. This Cup’s ball, known as the Jabulani, seems poor in several...
