The USA with all the upsets and ubelieveable luck headed into the FIFA Confederation Finals with a mindset of, "We have nothing to lose, all the pressure is on Brazil."
Well it turned out to be that was true, the U..S came out looking to put pressure on Brazil as they striked in the first 10 minutes going up 1-0.
At the 27th minute, the U.S. struck again with a Landon Donovan goal.
Heading into the halftime up 2-0, U.S. finally looked like they were a legit team that you had to give respect to.
Without hesitation Brazil came into the second half and scoring quickly in the first minute of playing.
Up 2-1, the the U.S. looked like they were loosing momentum of the game.
20 minutes later, Luis Fabinano scores his second goal of the game for brazil, tying the game.
With a 2-2 tie, U.S. lost all the momentum and looked very nervous as game continued.
As the game had 15 minutes left, Brazil scored their third goal in the second half off a corner kick.
Overall, U.S. looked so good in the first half, limiting Brazil's shot on goals and keeping Brazil's defense busy with their two goals.
Brazil never gave up at any second of the game, coming in the second half to score a quick one, after that first goal for Brazil, U.S. lost the game. I felt like Brazil regain their confidence and took over the game and played their game.
U.S has surpised many countries now, going into the FIFA World Cup next year, I think U.S. will be recieving respect from these teams like: Italy, Germany, Brazil and Spain.
Congratulations USA, you guys made a great run in the confederation cup even though people gave you guys no chance, including myself. You have gained much respect from the world and of your nation.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Shaq to mess up another franchise
Cleveland just pushed the panic button to land the Shaquille O'Neal.
Now, what in the hell do they think this guy is its missing piece?
I do not believe O'Neal will push this weak Cleveland team over the hump. I still see them having trouble against the Magic, Celtics and Lakers.
This team is no where near being a championship team better yet they set themselves back a few steps by making this trade.
Like what happen to the Phoenix Suns, thinking O'Neal is that dominate/defensive player he was back in his Lakers days are way long gone.
All this guy will be doing is clogging up the paint so that "LeBrick" James cannot drive in and has to be focus to take a outside jumper where he needs major improvement in.
Anyhow I believe this is a really stupid desprate last plea from the Cavaliers to LeBrick to stay a Cav passed next year.
Now, what in the hell do they think this guy is its missing piece?
I do not believe O'Neal will push this weak Cleveland team over the hump. I still see them having trouble against the Magic, Celtics and Lakers.
This team is no where near being a championship team better yet they set themselves back a few steps by making this trade.
Like what happen to the Phoenix Suns, thinking O'Neal is that dominate/defensive player he was back in his Lakers days are way long gone.
All this guy will be doing is clogging up the paint so that "LeBrick" James cannot drive in and has to be focus to take a outside jumper where he needs major improvement in.
Anyhow I believe this is a really stupid desprate last plea from the Cavaliers to LeBrick to stay a Cav passed next year.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Great soccer playing
Wow! Where should I start.
Crazy day in the FIFA confederation qualifications in group B.
Okay let me set you guys up on the situations, Brazil was undefeated beating U.S. and Egypt so all they need was to play their last game and no matter the result they where in the next round.
Italy, beat the U.S. and lost a shocker to Egypt, so they had to win or tie their game and score one goal to advance.
Egypt, they had a one goal lead against Italy, if Italy lost, all Egypt had to do is hold off U.S even if they lost but if they lost it couldn't be more then two goals.
U.S., with TWO losses! Had ZERO chance of advancing going in today. They needed major help from Brazil and had to win their game against Egypt big time!
So what ended up happening today, Brazil beats Italy 3-0. U.S. beats Egypt 3-0, what does that mean?
U.S. advances with the odds against them!
Breaking down the games, Brazil came out very strong using their quick speed to put in two goals from Luis Fabiano and a own goal from Italy.
The U.S. took a 1-0 lead in the first from Charlie Davies, then two more in the second half.
So now the semifinals are set, Wendesday it will be Spain vs. U.S. at 2:25 p.m. EST and Brazil vs. South Africa on Thursday at 2:25 p.m. EST.
I predict Spain vs. Brazil in the finals, it's hard to pick for either team because I love both but all I know is that it will be an exciting match.
Crazy day in the FIFA confederation qualifications in group B.
Okay let me set you guys up on the situations, Brazil was undefeated beating U.S. and Egypt so all they need was to play their last game and no matter the result they where in the next round.
Italy, beat the U.S. and lost a shocker to Egypt, so they had to win or tie their game and score one goal to advance.
Egypt, they had a one goal lead against Italy, if Italy lost, all Egypt had to do is hold off U.S even if they lost but if they lost it couldn't be more then two goals.
U.S., with TWO losses! Had ZERO chance of advancing going in today. They needed major help from Brazil and had to win their game against Egypt big time!
So what ended up happening today, Brazil beats Italy 3-0. U.S. beats Egypt 3-0, what does that mean?
U.S. advances with the odds against them!
Breaking down the games, Brazil came out very strong using their quick speed to put in two goals from Luis Fabiano and a own goal from Italy.
The U.S. took a 1-0 lead in the first from Charlie Davies, then two more in the second half.
So now the semifinals are set, Wendesday it will be Spain vs. U.S. at 2:25 p.m. EST and Brazil vs. South Africa on Thursday at 2:25 p.m. EST.
I predict Spain vs. Brazil in the finals, it's hard to pick for either team because I love both but all I know is that it will be an exciting match.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Champions claim history
The Los Angeles Lakers have completed their goal and made history doing it.
They have won their 15th NBA championship and 10th since moving to Los Angeles.
Coach Phil Jackson has won 10 NBA championships as a head coach and has arguably become the greatest coach ever.
Kobe Bryant has FINALLY won without Shaq! YAY! I am so proud of Kobe doing it. Last night when the game hit triple zeros and watching Kobe jumping up and down in joy, it all was a great moment and feeling that all his hard work had paid off.
Kobe had finally shut his haters up, no one can ever use their pathetic excuse of "Kobe can't win without Shaq," "Kobe is not a leader and is a ballhog," "Kobe will never win another title."
It feels good that all the haters can't talk anymore and hate anymore just because we have rubbed it in their faces, it feels good that we completed our mission after coming so close last year.
They have won their 15th NBA championship and 10th since moving to Los Angeles.
Coach Phil Jackson has won 10 NBA championships as a head coach and has arguably become the greatest coach ever.
Kobe Bryant has FINALLY won without Shaq! YAY! I am so proud of Kobe doing it. Last night when the game hit triple zeros and watching Kobe jumping up and down in joy, it all was a great moment and feeling that all his hard work had paid off.
Kobe had finally shut his haters up, no one can ever use their pathetic excuse of "Kobe can't win without Shaq," "Kobe is not a leader and is a ballhog," "Kobe will never win another title."
It feels good that all the haters can't talk anymore and hate anymore just because we have rubbed it in their faces, it feels good that we completed our mission after coming so close last year.
The future is bright for the Lakers as they had 10 men who got their first rings as Kobe and Derek Fisher got their fourth.
So key issues the team will have this off-season is that they will need to find ways to re-sign both Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza, who are both critical pieces to the Lakers repeating next year!
Friday, June 12, 2009
LA shows heart of a champion
In game four, the Lakers looked horrible in the first quarter with their big men in foul trouble, trailing by 12 points.
Starting the third quarter on a mission to get back into the game with shots being knocked down by Trevor Ariza (personal favorite player), Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom.
The Lakers steamed back to take the lead late in the third and make it a game again.
Early in the game, friends and family were blowing up my phone telling me they have given up on the game and thinking the Lakers will lose the game.
I consistently tell them, "Chill out! They are coming back, don't trip!"
Finally, the Lakers not letting me down come back and be themselves again.
The game was going back and forth in the fourth quarter as it came down to the close minute, Orlando is holding on to a five point lead, leading LA 87-82.
It looked like they had the Lakers frustrated with what looked like a broken play, Kobe took it in and found Pau Gasol running in and made a sweet pass and gives Pau a easy dunk to bring LA within three.
Lakers looking for anything for a stop, comes up with two missed free throws from Dwight Howard.
LA set up their last shot to force overtime, as they took the ball out from the back court.
Ariza passed into Bryant, who drew two defenders then passed it back to Ariza, who then passed it out to a open Fisher, who then had a hustling Jameer Nelson on his heels, then when Fisher had the right amount of space between him and Nelson, Fisher pulled up and splashed a three!
Tying up the game at 87, Orlando couldn't win it and the game goes into overtime.
LA, who was criticized for being inconsistent in the Houston and Denver series' told reporters that those situations will come back and help them when they we're in the finals.
Those words came true as they handled the pressure and played smart, as the Magic struggled and couldn't fix their mistakes.
Lakers take care of their business in overtime, proving that their experience was a benefit and made Orlando pay for their silly defensive mistakes and missed free throws.
Up 3-1, Lakers are not celebrating but some fans who are convinced it's over already, look to end it as early as Sunday night, saying that they know Orlando will be doing everything to not lose on their home floor.
I really think it can go either way, game five is 50/50. Anyone can win that game.
All I have to say is that I enjoyed the wonderful season that I have rode with the Laker team. Watching every single game since the first preseason game, all the way up to this point. The ups and downs, the team that broke the Celtics' 18-game winning streak and 12-game winning streak and handing Cleveland their first home loss.
Kobe dropping 62 points in New York, Gasol and Bryant representing the Lakers in the All-star game, watching Bynum go down with another injury and making his way back to the team healthy.
With Ariza becoming a legitimate three point shooter, so many things that happen this season and for it all to end with a champion is just the icing on the cake.
God, I love these Lakers! Go Lakers!
Starting the third quarter on a mission to get back into the game with shots being knocked down by Trevor Ariza (personal favorite player), Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom.
The Lakers steamed back to take the lead late in the third and make it a game again.
Early in the game, friends and family were blowing up my phone telling me they have given up on the game and thinking the Lakers will lose the game.
I consistently tell them, "Chill out! They are coming back, don't trip!"
Finally, the Lakers not letting me down come back and be themselves again.
The game was going back and forth in the fourth quarter as it came down to the close minute, Orlando is holding on to a five point lead, leading LA 87-82.
It looked like they had the Lakers frustrated with what looked like a broken play, Kobe took it in and found Pau Gasol running in and made a sweet pass and gives Pau a easy dunk to bring LA within three.
Lakers looking for anything for a stop, comes up with two missed free throws from Dwight Howard.
LA set up their last shot to force overtime, as they took the ball out from the back court.
Ariza passed into Bryant, who drew two defenders then passed it back to Ariza, who then passed it out to a open Fisher, who then had a hustling Jameer Nelson on his heels, then when Fisher had the right amount of space between him and Nelson, Fisher pulled up and splashed a three!
Tying up the game at 87, Orlando couldn't win it and the game goes into overtime.
LA, who was criticized for being inconsistent in the Houston and Denver series' told reporters that those situations will come back and help them when they we're in the finals.
Those words came true as they handled the pressure and played smart, as the Magic struggled and couldn't fix their mistakes.
Lakers take care of their business in overtime, proving that their experience was a benefit and made Orlando pay for their silly defensive mistakes and missed free throws.
Up 3-1, Lakers are not celebrating but some fans who are convinced it's over already, look to end it as early as Sunday night, saying that they know Orlando will be doing everything to not lose on their home floor.
I really think it can go either way, game five is 50/50. Anyone can win that game.
All I have to say is that I enjoyed the wonderful season that I have rode with the Laker team. Watching every single game since the first preseason game, all the way up to this point. The ups and downs, the team that broke the Celtics' 18-game winning streak and 12-game winning streak and handing Cleveland their first home loss.
Kobe dropping 62 points in New York, Gasol and Bryant representing the Lakers in the All-star game, watching Bynum go down with another injury and making his way back to the team healthy.
With Ariza becoming a legitimate three point shooter, so many things that happen this season and for it all to end with a champion is just the icing on the cake.
God, I love these Lakers! Go Lakers!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Favored for magical shooting?
Just because the Magic did what they had to do and win game three as everyone predicted.
Everyone is now panicing and saying they can beat the Lakers now.
Now, now, I believed going into last night that it was going to be a hell of a game.
In the morning, reporters on the radio where saying Kobe had told them he was in a zone so expect something magical to happen later.
Kobe came out on fire shooting every shot he was taking including a four point play.
I was very confrontable with the whole game as we kept seeing the Magic shooting lights out at 75 percent, which will not happen again.
Down by eight in the fourTh and the Lakers made their way back into the game and tied it up at 99 with Pau Gasol's clutch free throws.
After that I knew the Lakers where giving themselves a chance to take the game but after that critical play where Kobe tried to split the double team but turned it over giving the win to Orlando.
So many missed shots and free throws could of made the difference in the Lakers winning but things happen for a reason.
This is the only victory Orlando will get in the finals, as they will go 1-8 in finals history including the 95' sweep they were handed by the Rockets.
Lakers will be holding up their 15th Larry O'Brien trophy on Sunday.
Laker fans will be celebrating years of patients of getting back to the glory.
Next week a parade down Figueroa Street will take place.
Los Angeles is a special place to be right now.
Everyone is now panicing and saying they can beat the Lakers now.
Now, now, I believed going into last night that it was going to be a hell of a game.
In the morning, reporters on the radio where saying Kobe had told them he was in a zone so expect something magical to happen later.
Kobe came out on fire shooting every shot he was taking including a four point play.
I was very confrontable with the whole game as we kept seeing the Magic shooting lights out at 75 percent, which will not happen again.
Down by eight in the fourTh and the Lakers made their way back into the game and tied it up at 99 with Pau Gasol's clutch free throws.
After that I knew the Lakers where giving themselves a chance to take the game but after that critical play where Kobe tried to split the double team but turned it over giving the win to Orlando.
So many missed shots and free throws could of made the difference in the Lakers winning but things happen for a reason.
This is the only victory Orlando will get in the finals, as they will go 1-8 in finals history including the 95' sweep they were handed by the Rockets.
Lakers will be holding up their 15th Larry O'Brien trophy on Sunday.
Laker fans will be celebrating years of patients of getting back to the glory.
Next week a parade down Figueroa Street will take place.
Los Angeles is a special place to be right now.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Magic certainly need magic to win
Watching game 3 of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic made me wonder, just what are they putting in the water down in Orlando.
The Magic shot an NBA finals record 75 percent in the first half and ended with another NBA record 62 percent shooting for the game. The question is... how long can this continue. I figure not for long.
Even with their great shooting, the Magic only won by four. The score could have been reversed if Kobe would have kept control of the ball in the final seconds.
Orlando's offense was magical leading to five of their players scoring 18 points or more. The Lakers, looking mediocre tonight, still had this game within their reach.
I can assure you that Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom won't combine for five rebounds on Thursday and that Mickael Pirtrus wont score 18 off the bench.
Rafer Alston looked less like Rafer Alston and more like Skip-to-my-Lou. Shannon Brown, who didn't play tonight, will surely being seeing Alston on Thursday.
Kobe looked spectacular in the first quarter scoring 17 in first quarter. This is no surprise, he scored 18 in the third quarter of game one. What is surprising is the fact that he went four of 15 after that. Whats really surprising is that he missed five free throws, especially in a game the Lakers lost by four. This from the same guy who scored 61 and went 20 for 20 at the line in New York back in February.
Orlando had a lucky night thats all. They had the momentum of almost stealing a win in Los Angeles. They had the home crowd. They had everything to play for. The Lakers who had a commanding 2-0 lead in the series got a bit comfortable. That though wont happen again.
On the other hand the Lakers could have the same kind of game on thursday and still win. LA wont have much adjusting to do, Orlando has all the pressure of keeping the high percentage shooting.
Lakers should be able to take it in five because I don't see the Magic playing any better than they did tonight, but like the past three series, the Lakers are due for a bad game. So i'm predicting a Laker championship in six.
Enough said.
The Magic shot an NBA finals record 75 percent in the first half and ended with another NBA record 62 percent shooting for the game. The question is... how long can this continue. I figure not for long.
Even with their great shooting, the Magic only won by four. The score could have been reversed if Kobe would have kept control of the ball in the final seconds.
Orlando's offense was magical leading to five of their players scoring 18 points or more. The Lakers, looking mediocre tonight, still had this game within their reach.
I can assure you that Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom won't combine for five rebounds on Thursday and that Mickael Pirtrus wont score 18 off the bench.
Rafer Alston looked less like Rafer Alston and more like Skip-to-my-Lou. Shannon Brown, who didn't play tonight, will surely being seeing Alston on Thursday.
Kobe looked spectacular in the first quarter scoring 17 in first quarter. This is no surprise, he scored 18 in the third quarter of game one. What is surprising is the fact that he went four of 15 after that. Whats really surprising is that he missed five free throws, especially in a game the Lakers lost by four. This from the same guy who scored 61 and went 20 for 20 at the line in New York back in February.
Orlando had a lucky night thats all. They had the momentum of almost stealing a win in Los Angeles. They had the home crowd. They had everything to play for. The Lakers who had a commanding 2-0 lead in the series got a bit comfortable. That though wont happen again.
On the other hand the Lakers could have the same kind of game on thursday and still win. LA wont have much adjusting to do, Orlando has all the pressure of keeping the high percentage shooting.
Lakers should be able to take it in five because I don't see the Magic playing any better than they did tonight, but like the past three series, the Lakers are due for a bad game. So i'm predicting a Laker championship in six.
Enough said.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Favre soap opera continues
Is the former Packer joining their arch rivals this NFL season?
Speculations of Brett Favre joining the Minnesota Vikings still boil as the future hall-of-famer gets surgery done on his shoulder.
Reports say the Vikings have left the ball in his court to decide if he wants to sign with them.
I am personally fed up with Favre since last season when he wanted to come back to the Packers, but they didn't want him back.
Now it happens again, he wants to play again and come out of retirement.
I use to love Favre when he was with the Packers but after he retired and begged and made so much drama to come back and play he has made me dislike him.
What does it have to do to make you hang up the helmet?
Don't get me wrong, I understand that you love your job and it's hard to stop doing it after doing it half of your life but come on, if you're going to continue to play then get a contract done and stop playing around with these desperate teams who are willing to put their chances on a over aged hall-of-famer quarterback.
Sucks for the current quarterbacks the Vikings have, they basically told them that they have no faith in them and would take a person 20 years older than them to run their team.
Brett make your decision soon man, football starts in three more months, we don't want to hear anything from the NFL till then.
Speculations of Brett Favre joining the Minnesota Vikings still boil as the future hall-of-famer gets surgery done on his shoulder.
Reports say the Vikings have left the ball in his court to decide if he wants to sign with them.
I am personally fed up with Favre since last season when he wanted to come back to the Packers, but they didn't want him back.
Now it happens again, he wants to play again and come out of retirement.
I use to love Favre when he was with the Packers but after he retired and begged and made so much drama to come back and play he has made me dislike him.
What does it have to do to make you hang up the helmet?
Don't get me wrong, I understand that you love your job and it's hard to stop doing it after doing it half of your life but come on, if you're going to continue to play then get a contract done and stop playing around with these desperate teams who are willing to put their chances on a over aged hall-of-famer quarterback.
Sucks for the current quarterbacks the Vikings have, they basically told them that they have no faith in them and would take a person 20 years older than them to run their team.
Brett make your decision soon man, football starts in three more months, we don't want to hear anything from the NFL till then.
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