Day 3: Recap
Record—
Spread: 4-4
Straight up: 5-0-3
Back in the saddle once again! Nothing like a perfect day, a
well-played match, and a kraut victory to get one rejuvenated!
Hot Girl Standings
Country
|
Tally
|
Games
Played
|
South Korea
|
8
|
1
|
Ghana
|
6
|
1
|
USA
|
5
|
1
|
Argentina
|
4
|
1
|
Serbia
|
4
|
1
|
Slovenia
|
3
|
1
|
Nigeria
|
2
|
1
|
South Africa
|
2
|
1
|
Algeria
|
2
|
1
|
Greece
|
2
|
1
|
England
|
1
|
1
|
Uruguay
|
1
|
1
|
Mexico
|
1
|
1
|
Germany
|
1
|
1
|
France
|
0
|
1
|
Australia
|
0
|
1
|
Certainly not the Germans/Aussies fault that their honies
were not showcased. Quite the enthralling match played by the two sides! There
was simply no time to concentrate on the female fans! Surprise showing by the
Algerians. Ghanians, you are amazing. What a show of support, let alone the
ladies! We now have three countries in our top five that I frankly would not
have expected.
Thoughts on the Debut of Jürgen the German—
Say what you will, I’m calling it a robust debut for Klinsi!
For those of you not presently residing in the states, Jürgen Kilnsmann began
his career as an ESPN analyst today and completely outfoxed Alexi Lalas (as if
that is somehow difficult). Perhaps Lothar Matthäus, Joseph Ratzinger, and my
father have lowered my expectations for a German’s English ability, but I
thought Klinsi was eloquent, insightful, and poignant. Hervorragend, Herr Klinsman! Here are
my top-five lines:
1) “It’s all about the having of the fun”.
2) “The one guy needs a hug, the other guy needs the talking
to.”
3) “If Germany doesn’t make the semi-finals, the coach has
the issue.” (Damn right!)
4) “The timing of the runs is the key to the fluent movement
of the players and thereby the key to everything.” (No
shit, but better than the Americans come up with)
5) “Germany
will be prepared. Germany is always prepared.” (Indeed, we are like the Girl
Scouts. We are always prepared!)
God bless the Krauts and their tendency to over-translate
definite articles! Ich bedanke mich für eure Grammatik!
Stream of Consciousness—
At long last we are up and running. Thanks so much, Jungs!
Thank you for ultimately showing the world how the game is played and why it is
a joy to watch! The well-oiled German machine is up running. Now it’s your
turn…Spanish, Italians, Brazilians, and Dutch! Should be more open from here on
out. Simply awesome showing by the Ghanian fans today.
Way to go Africa! You have the first of what will hopefully
be many “Hometown Continental” victories on your own soil. Ghana remains one of
the classiest countries ever to set foot on the pitch. Recall when John
Paintsil pulled the Israeli flag out of his shorts? We love you, Black Stars!
As a German, I can attest to the flag that (quite literally) we are brothers!
