Originally Posted by crofter:
“Strangely I thought the BBC have verged on being patronising to the USA - they aren't exactly small fry in the grand scheme of things but the BBC sure as hell made it sound like they were punching against their weight all tournament.”
I agree that the BBC were quite patronising about the USA team. That was an unbelievable game and a brilliant performance from two very decent teams.
The USA were well organised, defended very well and put some good passes together. The move from the free kick was absolutely brilliant and that kid who came on at right back looked one hell of a player. There is more to that USA team that just passion and desire: there is the kind of skill and organisation that's enough to give any side a tough game.
I congratulate both sides on giving us one of the best games we're ever likely to see at a World Cup.