Alright, bring the NOISE,
Monday night/Tuesday 1:00 a.m

I will watch the the Japan-Australia game at
Captain Kangaroo in Kitashinchi Umeda and then
move to Blarney Stone as soon as it is over.
I'll bring two extra USA shirts for anyone who
will wear the colors. Call me at 090-8382-9424
to hook up.

Intense viewing report: Opening match Germany-
Costa Rica seen at home. Impressive display of
goal scoring by both teams. The Ticos (CR) were
out of their depth but Wanchope saved face with
two nice goals. I'd say that Lehmann still looks
as shaky in goal - I'd go to Kahn if I were Klins-
mann (sacrilege for an Arsenal supporter).

Poland didn't bring their game against Ecuador.
Too bad for their fans.

Then the pub crush at Murphys for England-Paraguay
All the usual suspects present and accounted for.
Hoisted a USA scarf in the corner and then we
settled in for a dismal display after England's
nice little first goal. The heat played a role but the
2nd half was rubbish, as was Crouch, kicking around
like a wounded stork. Oh well, the English have their
3 points but they will need more if they expect to
get to the finals. If I were Sven...wait a minute,
I am.

Sweden TT seen at the Pig and Whistle to the accompani-
ment of a Japanese Steel Drum band. Credit to the
Soca Warriors for hanging on after an early 2nd half
red card to pull off the 0-0 draw. Sweden look nothing
like their 2002 team and may let TT or Paraguay sneak
into the 2nd round.

I found a Chinese TV viewer program that lets you
watch the ESPN2 feed from the USA. If you want to
hear what Americans are hearing from all the live
matches download it here although Dave O'Brien is
supposed to be so socer illiterate that he reads
from cue cards!

http://www.tvunetworks.com/downloads/TVUPlayer.zip