Olympics tilt

F*ckin shit...

Last night, despite the fact that the first preseason games of NFL started, I ended up watching Olympics soccer because... well, my team was playing against Team USA. It was basically the two of thes shittier teams in the division that are going at it but hey, I will never miss Japan v USA. Now for those of you who are casual soccer fans, don't get your panties up in a bunch and tell me how great US is in soccer also because this is an under 22 (with a few exceptions) league and the division also includes Nigeria and the Netherlands (apparent 2 year champs of the U-22 league).

Anyways, Japan generally sucks cuz we have all these guys who could do a lot of things with the ball and has good speed but no one that can score. Basically, no finisher and that has always been the thing about Japan's soccer teams, whether it's the actual Japan national team or the U-22 league. But it doesn't help when the official blows two fuckin calls. Two calls that were in the penalty box that would have resulted in a penalty kick which for all intensive purposes are considered a guarantee.

Here's an excerpt from an article:

After taking the lead, the U.S. was intent on defending it and did so capably, albeit with a bit of luck. Midfielder-turned-defender Maurice Edu was fortunate on at least two occasions not to be called for a penalty kick after committing fouls in the box, but Senegalese referee Badara Diatta turned a blind eye.

Said a relieved Edu: “It was pretty intense toward the end of the game as they were pushing a lot of bodies forward. There were a lot of scrambles in the box, but the referee made the right decisions to let certain plays go on.”


I mean seriously dude... TWO missed calls? At least call one. Do your f*ckin job!!!! This is the only game that Japan had the chance to win/tie. Jesus...

Now, Japan definitely had their chances so the fact that they didn't capitalize on any of several very good looks at the goal is where Japan sucks. But when they get unlucky with the calls, there's no way they could even sniff the victory...

What a way to start the olympics.