Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Hope

Here's what I think is our best chance for advancement (because I don't think we're beating Italy):

Italy ties the U.S. and beats the Czechs: finishes with 7 points
The U.S. ties Italy and beats Ghana: finishes with 4 points
The Czechs (without Koller) lose to Ghana and Italy: finishes with 3 points
Ghana beats the Czechs and loses to the U.S.: finishes with 3 points

It's not likely, but it's possible. The Czechs are good, no doubt, but they are really banged up and perhaps Ghana's youth and energy can help them pull off the upset. If we tie Italy, they would need a result from their final game, meaning they would come out with their best against the Czechs. Unfortunately, I think the unlikeliest part of this scenario is the U.S. getting four points out of their next two games.

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