HOLA AMIGOS! Como Estas? Hello from Women's World Cup 2011 in Germany! I couldn't help but notice how one of the Canadian players has the same haircut as the Heat Miser. Are you singing in your head right now?Two down- Thirty games to go! As I alluded to, yet didn’t officially predict, France beat Nigeria 1-0. Later, in Berlin, he big game did not disappoint. Germany had 2 great goals to top Canada 2-1. Canada’s Christine Sinclair (and former Portland Pilot) had her nose broken in the first half, but returns to score a goal and break Germany’s shutout streak.
I began this blog chapter in español for two reasons…as my only applause to Mexico for winning the Gold Cup 4-2 over the US Men’s National Team yesterday. As much as I don’t like that team, It was a grand comeback and was void of the usual cheap shots that El Tri has been know for in he past. Impressive. It showed some weakness in the US side that needs to be fixed before Brazil 2014.
Back here in Germany, Mexico’s women play England at 9aPT in Wolfsburg (one of the many words I just love say!) It reminds of a deep, heartfelt connection I have with these countries: my first car, a faded blue hand-me-down ’66 Beetle was produced in the city of Wolfsburg. Flash forward 20 years, my current mode of travel is Gretta The Jetta, which was manufactured in …..Puebla, Mexico. sort of a full circle story…but, not really. I can't really work England into this 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon's car thing, so I'll just stop now.
For England, this is clearly Kelly Smith’s team. Be sure to watch #10. She takes chances, attacks the game and has some style to boot (bad soccer pun, sorry). She is the kind of player that makes it fun to watch these matches.
New Zealand and Japan battle in the early game- 6aPT
Game Reminder- The US Women play on TUESDAY at 9aPT.
Next US games in Round 1 are Saturday and July 6.
Music of The Day, Patrick Hiller, one of our Engineers from Munich, recommends some new German rock - The Beatsteaks- check it-
Ipswich Town Stat of The Day.
Germany just gave up their first goal in World Cup Play since the final of the 2003 Cup. That's 679 minutes!
It’s your lucky day, you just won a Daily Double Bonus-
Your 2nd IPTN StatOday:
Yesterday’s opening game attendance- the 3rd all-time highest in women's soccer history - 73,680 in Olympic Stadium- The same stadium where Jesse Owens became legendary 1936.
This has been the Ipswich Town Stat of the day, sponsored by Håagen Dazs ice cream- just ONE of Ian Brown’s favorite foods!
Piper Down!
Be nice to our Bug & Score operator Gord Schmidt. The steps on our production trailer jumped up and grabbed Gord’s left leg. He valiantly battled this metallic monster like Frotto against the dragon. In end, Gord suffered only a broken ankle. Much like decathlete Dave Johsnon in the ’84 Olympics, Gord perseveres! He was back in the chair today for both games. hang in there, buddy.
I must go now. Tune in next time as we find out why our PA Jackie is smirking from the back bench (while Esther and Carly are hard at work).
Tchuss!
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