World Cup

[Kirsten]

We're all very disappointed here. It was a great match, both teams played well, and we were already expecting penalties - but then.... two goals in the last minute of the extra time are really devastating.

But congrats to Italy for being in the final!! Tonight, either France or Portugal will follow.

But I'm sad that the dream is over. The last weeks here were just incredible, the world cup fever has created such an positive energy that was all over the country, a corporate feeling I've never experienced before. It was just nice, seeing everyone with those flags, being a part of the whole thing, and I would have loved to see this going on for a few more days.

But it wasn't meant to be.

Kirsten

[beeniesmom]

Thank you for the Congratulations Kirsten.
You are a great sport.
I too, cannot believe what happened in just a few short minutes.
I was truly convinced we were going to the penalty kicks.... and lose.

I won't be able to see the match today because I am at work.
Keep me posted.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

[QUOTE=Maya & Inka's mommy]I feel sorry for you, Denise....., you are such a great soccer-fan, so you must be deeply disappointed QUOTE]


I'm disappointed but proud of how they stuck at it in the second half


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Going to be yelling for France to win tonight

[RICHARD]

We're all very disappointed here. It was a great match, both teams played well, and we were already expecting penalties - but then.... two goals in the last minute of the extra time are really devastating.

Being a huge sports fan I always have to ask..

Had Italy scored those goals in the first minute how would the game been changed?

I guess my question is,

Is it better to lose at the end or play 2 goals down from the beginning?

[Husky_mom]

i think if it were in the beginning you still had 80 something minutes to change that but in the very last minutes overtime thats that......

i heard it was 1:0 in the France Portugal match........ is it still that way??

[beeniesmom]

Being a huge sports fan I always have to ask..
Had Italy scored those goals in the first minute how would the game been changed?
I guess my question is,
Is it better to lose at the end or play 2 goals down from the beginning?

I don't think it would have made a difference.
Both teams gave 100% and were exhausted by that time.
It really was anyone's game.
I would feel the same had Italy lost.

[Kirsten]

I think 2 goals down from the beginning is easier because you're more prepared. And there's still a chance your team might turn the match around.

Kirsten

[RICHARD]

i think if it were in the beginning you still had 80 something minutes to change that but in the very last minutes overtime thats that......

i heard it was 1:0 in the France Portugal match........ is it still that way??

FINAL........France wins.

Kirsten.

Years ago I bought some tickets to a baseball game, at the end of the season.
as it turned out my team played the first place team to end the season, they were behind by three games with three to play.

Fiday night they won, I was there
Saturday, they won, I was there,
I had to work on Sunday, so just as I walked into the office they won the game..

There was a one game playoff that they miserably lost by 7 points....

But it was fun anyway!

[Kirsten]

Well, tonight, it's Germany : Portugal in Stuttgart for the 3rd place, and then there's only the final in Berlin tomorrow, Italy : France. And on Monday, the entire adventure is over.

We're hoping our team will win tonight, but still, the Germans are sad that they have missed the final. Funny thing is, all through the tournament, we had the loveliest summer weather (too hot for me, actually), but after Germany was defeated, the weather changed, and we have a lot of rain.

I took this photo today, it's sort of symbolic. During this World Cup, we have learnt to wear our flags with pride and joy, now they are down in the pouring rain...



Kirsten

[Killearn Kitties]

From the shouts downstairs, I suspect that Germany have just gone one up! It's great that so many have turned out to support their team in the play offs.

I expect that Lily is at the match?

[Barbara]

You up there in Northern Germany may have rain- we in the South still have the best weather ever.
I liked the good atmosphere all that brought over to our country. I feel most people had not expected our team to go so far. Of course I'm NOT watching the game- as I didn't see the others either

[Killearn Kitties]

Only one more to go, Barbara, and the fever will be over for another four years.

Well apart from the Europeans, all the club championships, the normal league games .. blah de blah de blah ...

[Kirsten]

3:1 - Germany won!!!


They were wonderful tonight, if they had only played like this in the semi final! *sigh* But then again, you're always as good as your opponent allows you to be. One last time, we hear the car parades outside (well, unless the Italian community here has a reason to celebrate tomorrow).

Only one match left (the final), and everything is over. Like Barbara has said, this World Cup has brought a great and positive atmosphere to our country, and even when you're not too much interested in soccer, it has infected you. It was phantastic, and I'm sad that it's over now.



Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Anyone here watching the final? It's live on tv right now. And what a dramatic start! France is already leading 1:0 (by penalty)!

Kirsten

[Randi]

I saw the last 20 min. of it. It's France/Italy - 1-1, so extra time is just starting now. I really don't know who to cheer for.

Well, since it's the final, it IS exiting, so I may stay awake.

In 92, Denmark won, what a great atmosphere in town, John and went out in town and everywhere "We are the champions" were played. It really was special!

Also, my mom used to watch all the football games, and I'm glad she got to see it before she died.