Sunday, July 15, 2018

Oh holy shit! Germany's out!

Yup.  South Korea beat Germany, 2-0.  Wow!  It's the first time in 80 years that Germany's been eliminated in the first round.  Germany took, to my eye, about twice as many shots on goal, and both of S. Korea's goals were a little sketchy, but in the end there it is.  Neither Germany nor S. Korea advance.  Wow!

Sweden over Mexico 3-0.  Slightly unexpected, but the Swedes are looking strong this Cup.  Not much else of note for this game - both Sweden and Mexico advance.

Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 and looked good doing it.

Switzerland tied Costa Rica 2-2.  The tied goal for Costa Rica in injury time was a penalty kick that bounced off the top rail of the goal, and then off the back of the goalie's head to go in.  So that's unfortunate, but Switzerland still advances.

From today the new round of 16 matches are Brazil v Mexico, and Sweden v. Switzerland.  Costa Rica, Serbia, Germany, and South Korea are all out.

My dreams were clear and easy last night, too.  Exciting times!

  -Dave

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