Senegalese magic
Quote: "Goaltender Tony Sylva was golden for Senegal."
Golden bystanding? It was more the lack of a French offence than any quality from the Senegalese keeper. France had a good crossbar and post, but so did Senegal. Senegal did play excellent defence and tackled extremely well. Their run to the finals of this year's African Nations Cup was no fluke.
As far as the game goes, how can anyone say this was boring? It was a world-class upset that started the tournament off in an amazing fashion.
That reminds me of some twerp I hear on CKNW Sportstalk last night, Alfie Lau, talking about how some games at these tournaments are real dogs. Dogs? It's the World Cup man!
Sometimes the games don't have the spectacular goals, but the fact that so much is riding on the game to the people in the countries involved means that every game is meaningful. If teams play well, it's news, if teams play poorly it's news, the importance of each World Cup game makes it exciting regardless of the result.
France are lost without Zidane. Look for his return in Game 2.
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Quote: "Goaltender Tony Sylva was golden for Senegal."
Golden bystanding? It was more the lack of a French offence than any quality from the Senegalese keeper. France had a good crossbar and post, but so did Senegal. Senegal did play excellent defence and tackled extremely well. Their run to the finals of this year's African Nations Cup was no fluke.
As far as the game goes, how can anyone say this was boring? It was a world-class upset that started the tournament off in an amazing fashion.
That reminds me of some twerp I hear on CKNW Sportstalk last night, Alfie Lau, talking about how some games at these tournaments are real dogs. Dogs? It's the World Cup man!
Sometimes the games don't have the spectacular goals, but the fact that so much is riding on the game to the people in the countries involved means that every game is meaningful. If teams play well, it's news, if teams play poorly it's news, the importance of each World Cup game makes it exciting regardless of the result.
France are lost without Zidane. Look for his return in Game 2.
max
lookingforwardtoIrelandvsCameroontonight