▲ Germán Berterame, an Argentine in the process of becoming a Mexican citizen, returned to Monterrey after fracturing his left ankle in the game against Portland. Photo Ap
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renew or die says the slogan… and America died. The four-time world champion vacated the scepter in the Australia-New Zealand Women’s World Cup and leaves with his tail of glittering stars. He is the goodbye of Megan Rapinoe, now on the substitute bench, and Julie Ertz. The Stars and Stripes team did not have the necessary energy to stop the overflowing energy of other teams, whose strength and dynamics hopelessly displaced them. In Melbourne, the Swedes took it upon themselves to send them home.
The Oceania tournament is turning out to be the great showcase of modern soccer, in which the athletes exhibit a vertical, fast and highly effective game. With surprise they said goodbye not only the United States, but also Canada, Brazil, Germany and Norway. Other teams that also carried the label of favourites, such as France, Spain and England, have struggled more than imagined against opponents lacking figures, but irreverent, all dedication and fight, which have left a pleasant taste and the certainty that it is coming. the best.
Memorable images remain for posterity, such as Ireland’s Olympic goal, a pleasant Haitian team, the goodbye tears of the Brazilian six-time World Cup winner, the incredible Marta. The Canadian five cups, Christine Sinclair, 40, who retires as champion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. And a United States that urgently needs a replacement, leaves frustrated for not achieving its third scepter in a row; However, it has been a spearhead in the fight for gender equality and is the team with the most soccer moms: Crystal Dunn, Alex Morgan y Julie Ertz.
The Japanese –capable of reaching the rival area in three passes, and who win with two goals ahead even when they are erratic– march with perfect pace and show that the title won in Germany 2011 was not accidental. Nadeshiko, along with Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands, they await the others classified to the quarterfinals… They are of a similar size to the Mexicans and prove that the complexion of the European and American women is not necessary to prevail in a good fight, shine and fill stadiums .
The Leagues Cup could well be called the tournament for Messi and his friends, the Inter Miami attacker from Rosario shone with a double in regulation time and in a crazy game he shouldered the team and managed to tie against Dallas to force the definition in penalty kicks, where he was an inspiration for his team and saved the business!… Meanwhile, the Mexican teams succumbed to a large extent by practicing a stale, obsolete style of play, clinging to having the ball just to wear themselves out in inconsequential side passes.
Technicians like Ricardo Ferretti (at risk of dismissal, by the way) appear immediately, who after being eliminated sing the rusty refrain: If a team deserved to win, it was mine, I have no doubt…, just because their pupils had more time the ball or came more times to the front. Another revelation that leaves the tournament that is played in the United States: Pachuca and Atlas, recent monarchs of the Mx League, were left out due to their ineffectiveness from 11 meters; if they train two hours a day, it would be good if they apply another one to practice penalty kicks.
There are also those who complain about not playing on neutral ground or back and forth, such as Antonio Mohamed and Nicolás Larcamón. They are not right, they knew the conditions in advance; In addition, the Mexican clubs, in terms of public, are almost local. The sad Leon, champion of the Concachampions, did not have the necessary packaging to show itself as such. Chivas, leaders at home after three dates, made a fool of themselves. To top it off, Rayados and Tigres have to eliminate each other, there are two serious cards left: América and Toluca.
It was mentioned that matches of date 4 of the Mx League could be brought forward between the eliminated, but Concacaf wants all the attention to be focused on the Leagues Cup, a tournament without interest for many fans installed on both sides of the Rio Bravo, so it will not be possible , and the teams begin to numb themselves or lick their wounds… Monterrey and América mourn the injuries caused by playing on artificial grass and the wear and tear of Germán Berterame and Henry Martín… the important thing is that Messi demanded not to play on a synthetic pitch.
2023-08-07 08:58:24
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