GO ITALIA!
USA 0-3 Czech Republic
'Czech'mate for the USA!
If you were asked to pick out the most one-sided match of the 2006 WC to date, it would have to be this one. The Czechs looked dangerous in attack and weren't troubled by the USA too much in defense. The first-half was particularly dominant for the Czechs, with 2 fine goals to go along with the performance. Koller's header was pretty much unstoppable after 5 minutes, and Rosicky's beautiful strike after 36 minutes. The match had actually become a little stale before Czech Rep made it 2-0, with a 20 yard strike from Reyna, which struck the post and had Cech beaten, seemed to liven up the affair again.
The USA looked like a beaten side early on in the second-half. While the Czechs always looked like they could fins a third, shown by Rosicky's shot which came back off the bar, USA didn't seem to have the key to unlock the Czechs. With about 20 minutes left, Johnson came to life and had one shot flash wide, another denied by Cech. Rosicky finished off USA with 15 minutes remaining when he latched onto a lovely through ball from Nedved, to skillfully finish.
The Czechs are a dangerous side, but what looks like a hamstring injury to Koller will put a downside on their day. USA need a small miracle to make it through now.
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Originally Posted by ElectricStorm Pffff it is freaking hot here! *throws you in the pool* |
*ENYOS*
*Splashes Lizzy with water*
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Originally Posted by ElectricStorm Lucas Neill |
He has a cool name!
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Originally Posted by ForeverInLoveWithJus Tim Cahill should have been playing. |
I'd be surprised if he doesn't start against Brazil.
Cahill won the match for Australia and I'd expect him to be dangerous in their next group games.