Go 'head Girl Go 'head Get Down News
du Nord, February 13, 2006
-USA beat Japan 3-2 Friday night, but it wasn't nearly that close. It was 3-0 by the time Japan woke up, and got two late ones as the US backed off and got lazy. Taylor Twellman again demolished the opposition defense. That makes it two huge games in a row for him. Great timing with World Cup cut downs right around the corner. He set up the first two goals for Eddie Pope and Clint Dempsey, then hammered home the third with a header on a corner. Very impressive. I think I am going to start stealing an old hockey favorite and declare Three Stars Of The Game after every USA match. Here is my first attempt:Third Star: Deuce Dempsey - Continuing to increase his quality on both sides of the ball, and seems to come out of nowhere in the offense (like a ghost!). Perfect place and timing for 2nd USA goal. Like his New England teammate Twellman, he is fearless on the pitch.Second Star: Eddie Pope - Seems to be in prime form, with perfect placement and poise on defense, while getting forward very quickly and precisely