So, it was a busy day for soccer today, both at home and abroad. Apart from World Cup action, the L.A. Galaxy saw action today as well. But more on the later. On the international stage, we had Serbia and Montenegro face of against the big Orange machine, Holland, in Leipzig, Germany bright and early this morning. Holland was able to surpress Serbia's advances, and clutched victory by the narrow margin of 1-0. Next up, the Mexican team made their eagerly anticipated debut in this world cup against Iran in Nuremberg, Germany. The Iranian team gave the Mexicans a fairly decent run for their money, still it was not enough to hinder the advances of "El Tri". Mexico emerged on top 3-1. (And the entire neighborhood goes wild! Mexican flags everywhere!!) In the last match of the day, Portugal took the field in Cologne, Germany to face the squad from Angola. The Portugese, always a force to be reckoned with, made a strong showing, edging out the Angolan team, 1-0. So, as of today, Groups C and D look like this:Group C:
1. Argentina (3 pts.)
2. Netherlands (3 pts.)
3. Ivory Coast (0 pts.)
4. Serbia and Montenegro (0 pts.)
Group D:
1. Mexico (3 pts.)
2. Portugal (3 pts.)
3. Angola (0 pts.)
4. Iran (0 pts.)
On the home front, the Los Angeles Galaxy attempt to gain redemption under the tutilage of a new head coach. Once again, they were home at the good ol' HDC, this time taking on Freddie Adu and the D.C. United. Last Thursday they lost for the first time ever against the Chivas U.S.A., but they managed to score, which was a slight improvement from how they had been playing. Today, the best they could muster (Again, better than they have been playing!) was a tie against D.C., primarily thanks to the triumphant return of Coby Jones. (Turns out it was just a sprain after all!). Coby came in for the second half, and the entire momentum of the game shifted towards the D.C. goal posts. Late in the game, Coby, on a defensive error from D.C., drove a nail deep in the D.C. net. That equalizer would be enough to give Galaxy a much needed point. Unfortunately, we still find ourselves in last place in the West. Hopefully, this tie means that a win is not far behind. Next up, we hit the road against the New York Red Bulls. Go, Galaxy!!
1. Argentina (3 pts.)
2. Netherlands (3 pts.)
3. Ivory Coast (0 pts.)
4. Serbia and Montenegro (0 pts.)
Group D:
1. Mexico (3 pts.)
2. Portugal (3 pts.)
3. Angola (0 pts.)
4. Iran (0 pts.)
Tomorrow: Italy vs.Ghana, U.S.A. (Woo Hoo!!) vs. The Czech Republic, and Australia vs. Japan
On the home front, the Los Angeles Galaxy attempt to gain redemption under the tutilage of a new head coach. Once again, they were home at the good ol' HDC, this time taking on Freddie Adu and the D.C. United. Last Thursday they lost for the first time ever against the Chivas U.S.A., but they managed to score, which was a slight improvement from how they had been playing. Today, the best they could muster (Again, better than they have been playing!) was a tie against D.C., primarily thanks to the triumphant return of Coby Jones. (Turns out it was just a sprain after all!). Coby came in for the second half, and the entire momentum of the game shifted towards the D.C. goal posts. Late in the game, Coby, on a defensive error from D.C., drove a nail deep in the D.C. net. That equalizer would be enough to give Galaxy a much needed point. Unfortunately, we still find ourselves in last place in the West. Hopefully, this tie means that a win is not far behind. Next up, we hit the road against the New York Red Bulls. Go, Galaxy!!
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