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>The nil-nil was not where I was coming from. To me the generally low scoring is actually a strength of soccer because when someone does score, it means something. I just thought it was badly played on both sides. There have been some really good, exciting (and low scoring!) matches in this tournament. I just didn't think this was one of them.
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>This isn't just me. The announcers thought the same thing. (Like all the announcers on the American telecasts, they are English). I also agree with them that Germany will make mincemeat of Italy. The intriguing semi will be Spain vs. Portugal.
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>"At odds with the press here" -- what are they saying? Do they think England played well?
My doctor recommended that to fall asleep faster I need to think of something that does not generate excitement, kind of plain and boring. Now when I go to bed I recall in my head England national team playing football; and it helps a lot.
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