what a cup, what a finish!

this has been a pretty entertaining world cup. i've enjoyed most of the matches, even when there have been those that were poorly officiated.

today's germany-italy game didn't disappoint. i was half heartedly rooting for germany. frankly, i've hated germany's football since the movie victory. but, for some reason, i've devoloped a deep dislike for italy. i'm not sure why, especially considering that i rooted for them most of the 94 cup and in that final vs brasil. but lately, i've just despised them. maybe it's because they're a puma side.

so, mike came over to watch the game and we both halfheartedly pulled for germany, but whole heartedly for a good match. and it was fairly decent. it seemed that both sides had a good streaks of controlling the match. both had some nice chances on goal, both had some luck go their way. and when it seemed destined for penalty shots, italy scored two goals in a minute and a half. game over. both were sweet goals.

i'm hoping france beats portugal tomorrow. then, i'll only have to decide if we go down early to bakos on sat for the 3-4 game, and if we'll stay there through the final.