happy times.

[of_doom]

First things first: Happy (late) birthday to AmyGoing into the game, there was definitely a disorienting mix of optimism and apprehension. History and tournament stats were on Argentina's side, but without two of their most influential players and a super-sub sitting injured on the bench, the game was akin to a one-off tactical experiment for

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[of_doom]

Yeah, I switched over to the online stream when I realized that Telefutura was going to be an asswipe.

[of_doom]

ps. yeah, Fazio, he's just so. BIG. *woogly eyes*

[sweetle]

Banega may not have got much love from FIFA, but he did from the Canadian commentating team, at least; they thought he was great.

Congratulations to your boys. I was cheering for the Czechs, but Argentina were deserved winners. The shot of Petr in tears after the final whistle killed me, though.

[of_doom]

Man, I was seriously worried about going into overtime. I think if the Czechs could have hung on for four more minutes, they might have taken it all the way to a PSO.

[sweetle]

I'm sure that's what the Czechs were hoping for, but I didn't think they were going to make it through another 30 minutes. Argentina looked a lot more energetic at the end of the game.

[stickmarionette]

Aguero crying after the whistle. Wow.

(Apparently Messi was asked about the U20s in an interview, and he said something to the effect of: he's sad he can't be there, but since his friend Aguero is there, they should be alright. <3)

I'm so pleased for the boys - and am taking great satisfaction in the fact that we now have more WYC titles than Brazil. Our U20s never let us down. *grin*

[of_doom]

Well, we have two more than they do now. ;) It's still satisfying though!

[stickmarionette]

*blinks* Okay, I can't count. XD

Happy birthday, by the way!

[_phyxsius]

Kun is the best thing that ever happen and no. 19 - any chance he is Messi's brother? Haha they lookalike.

[aerocranes]

Happy Birthday >:D