I can't believe that I missed the Argentina v Serbia and Montenegro game. All the reports say that the Argentina display was awesome.With regards to England I think it is easy to get overly disappointed with the performance by the team against Trinidad and Tobago. I want to spread some words of optimism though after seeing many of the other teams perform over the last few days.
Holland beat Ivory Coast 2 - 1
Mexico drew 0 - 0 with 10 men Angola
Sweden beat Paraquay 1 - 0
Brazil beat Croatia 1 - 0
Maybe we are just perfectionists fans when it comes to supporting England. They dominated the game (69% possession) and won 2 - 0. So compared to many other teams (mentioned above) England have not fared to badly. However what we would all give for a display like Argentina gave today.
There are some crunch games coming up soon, which may give us an insight into the future of the trophy. Ecuador v Germany will be worth a look. As will Argentina v Holland. 2 great teams, this could already have been the final. I also think the Mexico v Portugal game has great importance, especially after todays draw between Mexico and Angola. Could Angola make the next round if they beat Iran??
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Not only was it the best performance of the World Cup (even surpassing Spain's demolition of the Ukraine) but it was, quite possibly, one of the greatest team performances I've ever seen...
As for the second goal...well it was the kind of thing to make you realise why football, above all sports, is the "beautiful game".
More thoughts here:
http://www.fustar.org/2006/06/16/day-7-2/
We shall never know, but could England have been a better side with Darren Bent in the squad?
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