I've just watched the replay of the USA-
Italy match for the 2nd time, this time
with BBC or ITN English commentary. A
reveting match to remember, blood, con-
troversy, one hard way to earn our first
ever WC point in Europe. You can even
here the USA supporters chanting over
the crowd. Now it's down to what game
we bring on Thursday. Italy and the
Czechs should have a game on as the
winner would face Australia or Croatia
instead of Brazil, our like candidate
should we go through. Still, plots
and conniving are not impossible. The
best scenario is that Ghana get an
early lead over us, thus forcing Italy
and the Czechs to play for a win, then we
back with a gaggle of goals to win and
go through.

Thursday rally to watch USA-Ghana at
Route 66 Bar in Osaka (phone 06-6775-8684)
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka subway station,
exit 4 go straight out, veer to the right
on the main street going south and the
sign is 30 m. in front of you, 3rd floor.
Kickoff is 11:00 get there early.