Fortune definitely smiled on the Team United States Saturday. First, Ghana surprises the Czech Republic, and the USA salvages a 1-1 tie in what may have been the most controversial match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup so far.
Consider this: The USA couldn't score a goal (their score came on an Italy own goal). The team had to play the second half against a 10 on 9 advantage after some really horrible red cards by Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda, especially the direct red handed to Pablo Mastroeni right before half. Really, the USA couldn't really have asked for a better outcome.
The 1-1 tie against Italy gives the USA just one point, but that could be a crucial point. The most likely scenario that must happen for the United States to advance is Italy must beat the Czech Republic, and the USA must beat Ghana. That scenario gives Italy 7 points, the USA 4 points, and 3 points to Ghana and the Czech Republic. The USA's likely opponent if it advances to the Round of 16? Mighty Brazil. Ouch.
The U.S. soccer team must win against Ghana if it hopes to advance to the round of 16 in Germany. Get behind the Yanks or one of the other contenders for the biggest tournament in sports. Bet on the World Cup in the Bodog Sportsbook!
If you're dying for fantasy football - and who isn't? - play Bodog's World Cup Fantasy game. Pick your nation and give yourself a reason to root! You'll even want to go to the forums to defend your team, brag about their success, or rail against injustice.
Consider this: The USA couldn't score a goal (their score came on an Italy own goal). The team had to play the second half against a 10 on 9 advantage after some really horrible red cards by Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda, especially the direct red handed to Pablo Mastroeni right before half. Really, the USA couldn't really have asked for a better outcome.
The 1-1 tie against Italy gives the USA just one point, but that could be a crucial point. The most likely scenario that must happen for the United States to advance is Italy must beat the Czech Republic, and the USA must beat Ghana. That scenario gives Italy 7 points, the USA 4 points, and 3 points to Ghana and the Czech Republic. The USA's likely opponent if it advances to the Round of 16? Mighty Brazil. Ouch.
The U.S. soccer team must win against Ghana if it hopes to advance to the round of 16 in Germany. Get behind the Yanks or one of the other contenders for the biggest tournament in sports. Bet on the World Cup in the Bodog Sportsbook!
If you're dying for fantasy football - and who isn't? - play Bodog's World Cup Fantasy game. Pick your nation and give yourself a reason to root! You'll even want to go to the forums to defend your team, brag about their success, or rail against injustice.
