To: X Y Zebra who wrote (391 ) 6/21/1998 1:31:00 PM From: CountofMoneyCristo Respond to
"Pride going to the head," you said. Well, of course! But S. Korea is not a poor team. Remember how they played against Mexico's very good side before their star striker was given the boot. I admit predictions are tough to make in this Cup. I agree, it is the most wide-open we have enjoyed for a long time. Any one of these teams could win: Holland, France, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Nigeria. I think Germany, though they showed their world-class mettle today, are not true contenders. The first half-hour of Holland's game was disappointing, but after that they played an almost perfect game. If they can play like that throughout the rest of the finals, no one can beat them. It very easily could have been seven or eight to nil. Bergkamp missed two or three opportunities that, on normal form, he would have easily put away. Nevertheless, he is well on his way to being completely match-fit. I believe the game against Mexico will help him fine-tune his game further. He should be on top form the rest of the tournament. This Dutch team has what it takes. They have finally truly come together. But please, please, PLEASE, DON'T LET THEM SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT!!
