Goooooooool!

Last night most off the group gathered after class to watch the US play Spain in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament. We were heavy underdogs, and no one here much respects US soccer. Basketball, yes. But not soccer.

We virtually took over the bar we decided on, and once the US scored in the 27th minute, our group began to cheer with such passion that most of the Spanish left in the bar departed for friendlier parts.

The USA won 2-0. Spain had not lost in 35 straight matches. We must bring good luck.

No one seemed too upset, but just to be sure, I immediately shushed the group of students that began the "U-S-A" chant after the match ended. Probably best not to rub it in. Though I read every newspaper this morning to savor the Spanish surprise at having been upset by a bunch of 'yanquis' that know nothing about soccer.