Football...or Soccer to Americans (39)

12 Name: Enthusiast : 2006-02-11 06:37 ID:CqQSeoYQ

2002 WC was fantastic. I was really touched by the Korean team's performance and I almost cried when I saw Bak Ji-sung score against Portugal and then jump into Hiddink's arms

Alot of people were complaining that the refs were being too unfair to everyone except the Koreans, but I don't believe it at all. The Korean's own hard work is what won those games, and it was really inspirational to see what they accomplished (beating Poland, USA, Portugal, Spain, Italy and giving Turkey and Germany a good game is not easy feat for any team)

Now, Guus Hiddink looks like he might repeat his miracle with the Australian national team while the Koreans recieved another Dutch coach, Dick Advocaat. Individually, the Koreans are doing very well. Bak Ji-sung is playing for ManU and Lee Yung-pyo is also playing in Europe.

For 2006 Germany, I really want Holland to win. I've loved the Dutch in football since I was little. All of my favorite players are Dutch - Cryuff, Van Basten, Van Nistlerooy. I really hope they do well this year.

The Koreans really impressed me in 2002, but I hope the Dutch impress me even more in 2006

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