The Finals and Queso. Mmmmm......
This post isn’t an immediate follow-up, but it is close enough. I had a trip to the Houston area at the end of last week and got to see my sister on Thursday. It was fun but I had a splitting headache the next morning. Stupid pints. Actually, they were tasty, and so was the wine at dinner. Guess that was the problem!
Anyway, what has been going on since last we spoke? Not much for Arsenal, other than a story the Gael Clichy signed a new contract with the club. He told his agent that he wanted to sign only with Arsenal and to not even look around at other clubs or
more money deals. That is a true Arsenal man. I wish some others had the same attitude. I know it is a bit different for us fans who would love more than anything to be paid millions and be associated with the Arse. But there is such little loyalty in sports today. As a result, I do like it when a player moves and finds the grass isn’t greener. They may have some more money but that should never be the ultimate decider in life, unless you have absolutely no money, but then even with a grain of salt.
Wow, that was a bit of a ramble.
Well, in Euro 2008 Germany scored a late goal, Turkey style, to beat Turkey in the first semifinal on Wednesday. On Thursday, Spain beat Russia 3-0 with some great play from Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas!! Wenger really needs to make this boy captain. He is only 21 but is way beyond his years.These results set up the final today of Germany v. Spain. The first goal was always going to be key in this match as Germany is well suited to sitting on a lead and defending, thus making it hard for Spain to break through. Spain would need an early goal to help open up play so they could get chances for a second, which considering their lackluster defending would be important.
The match started today with me sipping a Boddingtons and feeding my boy a bottle. Germany came out strong and put some pressure on Spain. At the same time Liam threw up a little on my shirt and shorts. Spain and myself regrouped and the Iberian youth pushed forward. In the 33rd minute a through ball sent Torres and Lahm chasing it into the German box. Torres then sprinted around the defender and was able to put enough of a loft-toe on it to send it over the diving Lehmann for the 1-nil lead. It truly was a good goal.
Spain kept it up and was able to see off some German attacks before half time. During the break, I heated up some plastic queso and sat down with another pint and chips to see the second half through. Spain continued their good play and Germany kept attacking. Both sides made subs, Spain’s were mostly defensive, and they
managed a bit of luck in the remainder of the game. So Spain are now the European champs and Cesc has a winners medal plus no injuries. All in all a good summer for the lad. Now some rest and a good preseason will see him ready for club football.
Not much else has been going on. I flicked to the Ladies U.S. Open, but decided to write this instead. I was going to try and play golf, but sometimes things don’t work out. Now I’m rambling again. Maybe I should get another beer and watch Star Wars with my daughter. Guess I’m sorted now!
Adios
Anyway, what has been going on since last we spoke? Not much for Arsenal, other than a story the Gael Clichy signed a new contract with the club. He told his agent that he wanted to sign only with Arsenal and to not even look around at other clubs or more money deals. That is a true Arsenal man. I wish some others had the same attitude. I know it is a bit different for us fans who would love more than anything to be paid millions and be associated with the Arse. But there is such little loyalty in sports today. As a result, I do like it when a player moves and finds the grass isn’t greener. They may have some more money but that should never be the ultimate decider in life, unless you have absolutely no money, but then even with a grain of salt.
Wow, that was a bit of a ramble.
Well, in Euro 2008 Germany scored a late goal, Turkey style, to beat Turkey in the first semifinal on Wednesday. On Thursday, Spain beat Russia 3-0 with some great play from Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas!! Wenger really needs to make this boy captain. He is only 21 but is way beyond his years.These results set up the final today of Germany v. Spain. The first goal was always going to be key in this match as Germany is well suited to sitting on a lead and defending, thus making it hard for Spain to break through. Spain would need an early goal to help open up play so they could get chances for a second, which considering their lackluster defending would be important.
The match started today with me sipping a Boddingtons and feeding my boy a bottle. Germany came out strong and put some pressure on Spain. At the same time Liam threw up a little on my shirt and shorts. Spain and myself regrouped and the Iberian youth pushed forward. In the 33rd minute a through ball sent Torres and Lahm chasing it into the German box. Torres then sprinted around the defender and was able to put enough of a loft-toe on it to send it over the diving Lehmann for the 1-nil lead. It truly was a good goal.
Spain kept it up and was able to see off some German attacks before half time. During the break, I heated up some plastic queso and sat down with another pint and chips to see the second half through. Spain continued their good play and Germany kept attacking. Both sides made subs, Spain’s were mostly defensive, and they
managed a bit of luck in the remainder of the game. So Spain are now the European champs and Cesc has a winners medal plus no injuries. All in all a good summer for the lad. Now some rest and a good preseason will see him ready for club football.Not much else has been going on. I flicked to the Ladies U.S. Open, but decided to write this instead. I was going to try and play golf, but sometimes things don’t work out. Now I’m rambling again. Maybe I should get another beer and watch Star Wars with my daughter. Guess I’m sorted now!
Adios
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