If you thought that Dos Santos’ goal in the Gold Cup final was insane, you should check out last night’s results in the U-17 World Cup semifinal.
When Mexico tied the game 2-2 with an olympic goal, Julio Gómez left the field with a 7-inch cut in the head. He came back ten minutes later to score the last minute winning goal against Germany… with a bicycle kick. You can’t make this stuff up, it’s like a movie.
Will we have a 2005 repeat? I sure hope so. All goals below.
I just discovered Arctic Zero: An all natural, gluten free, suitable for lactose intolerants, and low glycemic. Basically, healthy ice cream with no chemicals!
Too bad it doesn’t taste good.
As seen in downtown Austin the day after the final.
Games this good are rare: Mexico came back from a two goal disadvantage to beat the U.S.A. 4-2 and win the CONCANCAF Gold Cup final tonight.
Until Saturday night, the United States had not lost to Mexico on American soil when at full strength in 12 matches dating back to the year 2000. (CNN)
Here are all the goals:
But if you only have time to watch one thing, watch Giovani Dos Santos‘ goal (remember him?) that clinched the match for Mexico. It’s the kind of goal that you would only expect from one of The Greats: Pelé, Maradona, Zidane, Messi… Unbelievable.
These occasions are becoming less and less bizarre. Now Shakira is all over Shimon Peres. Piqué stands off-camera staring at them jealously. More here.
More as a mental exercise than anything else, I want to compile a list of, say, 30 Rock en Español classics. Not best, not my favorites… but classics.
I am going to get the list started with fifteen sixteen. I have music loving readers who are knowledgeable so please help in the comments. In no particular order:
Please, no Maná crap.
A friend of mine referred me to this fascinating illusion / psychological experiment. If you shake your head side to side while staring at the image below, your brain will trick you into thinking you’re seeing something that you personally consider of immense beauty. The faint image that emerges varies according to personal standards and experiences. For example, the guy who sent it to me claimed he could see a sunset over the sea. I showed it to my brother and he saw a rainbow. All I see is an iPhone.
Give it a try, and post your results in the comments! It’s pretty cool…
We started the 2011 league yesterday in the Advanced Division with a tight victory in spite of having a numeric disadvantage in this match. This marks our tenth (!) anniversary, possibly making us the oldest team in the league. That’s impressive.
If/when all players show up, I may post a photo that includes everyone.
