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To: X Y Zebra who wrote (1515)	6/18/2002 12:23:19 PM
From: Ed Huang	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5130

What a game! The attacks and counter-attacks from both sides made the game very exiting. In spite of a couple of controversial calls during the game, Korean team’s performance against the strong Italians was highly respectable and they came out ahead in overtime. History was made for Korea. Korea’s next rival is Spain. Spain is also a world class team like Italy, as we all know. But I believe Korea prefer to play against Spain than against Italy when they have a choice. The reason is Spain style belongs to gentle type, which makes physically smaller Koreans able to handle the game better. It would be reasonable to predict under the current situation, Korea have a better than 50/50 chance to beat Spain in the coming game and go to the semi finals. I disagree with Mr. Yeung’s reasoning about hate in soccer. It was simply too negative. For example I don’t find Brazilians are too arrogant and should be hated by others for the reason. Even if they were somewhat arrogant, if it is proportionally to what they have achieved in the art of soccer they have contributed to the world, it’s fine by me. (If they are too arrogant, they can’t play the game well any more, because the ego gets in the way). If we can balance our thinking between the positive and the negative sides of a matter, we should come out all right. Sorry Mr. Yeung, that’s how I see this issue. Looking forward to more WC entertainments.

To: X Y Zebra who wrote (1515)	6/18/2002 12:24:01 PM
From: George Papadopoulos	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 5130

Wow, what a game! When that kid scored the golden goal I must say I was overcome with emotions....tears, tears of happiness that is<g> As I expected, the South Koreans run the Italians to the ground.The Italians clearly showed they were on life support and they probably should have never come out of the second round. And yes, we have another edition of the Movie, Part XXXXXI....hold the lead, defend, defend, defend....Well if it works fine. If it works and can score in counterattacks (like the US) is brilliant. If you can not hold the lead by making another stupid mistake two minutes from the end, well YOU DESERVE TO LOSE! In OT, it was all S, Korea relentlessy attacking. If the Italians could hold for five more minutes they likely would have won in PKs due to their experience. Vieri missed the opportunity to put it away in the 90th minute, hey, great teams capitalize on others' mistakes, this Italian team sure did not. I was going to say that this Ahn kid should have never started the game, missed a PK, and was just ouplayed...until the golden GOLAZO of the tournament...Guess who was marking him....old statesman Maldini who, clearly due to fatigue, could not get in front of him and did not even have the legs to jump! This play was kind of representative of the whole game....Young super fit legs putting relentless pressure on you NON STOP! Folks, this Korean team can flat out play and can sure beat the Spaniards who feel mentally ready to go home IMHO...Wow, who would have ever thought we will be seeing US, Korea, Senegal and Turkey in the Round of 8!!!!!!!!!!! As far as the red card goes, I disagree. This ref was outstanding today, I kind of like his "attitude" and his whole style. Totti made a nothing to an Oscar like tumble.....I am sick of this sh*t, this is soccer, not the stage for dancers and ballarinas....this should serve as notice that this crap will not be tolerated...this and the obscene stuff that goes in the box in set pieces...by the way, the ref should have given TWO PK's, not just one in the same play<g> Another one who deserved a red was Vieri, his elbows broke half of the Koreans' players noses<g> The ref should have poured it on on yellows to the Italians for dissent, their whining makes the Lakers and Kings look like true gentlemen<g> For Italian fans, please would you give your coach a pacifier for god's sake.....or, come to think of it, a one way ticket to a nursing home where he belongs.... Italy, bye, bye, good riddance, Next! I again overslept and I did not get to see the Japan game, please post your thoughts if you saw it. Too bad the Japanese could not advance