Before this gets too late -- although it's already too late -- I have to blog about what probably is the worst moment of the Women's World Cup, and also the latest proof that soccer, while at times thrilling, can also really, really suck.
Of course I'm talking about Laura Bassett of the English team. England was holding its own, and then some, in their semifinal tilt against Japan. But in the 92nd minute, Japan Midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi crosses the ball close to the six-yard box and the Defender Bassett sticks her foot out and, well:
After the game everyone said she had to stick her foot out. You're not doing your job if you don't stick your foot out for fear of making an owngoal because you might then allow an opposing player to handle the ball. Nevertheless that still fucking sucks. I have been impressed with not only women's soccer but soccer in general watching the World Cup, but it's moments like this that snap me back to the harsh reality that is soccer. A game like this can sometimes be random, but I can't think of any other sport where one random act can mean so much.
Yes, I know that she is a woman and that "bastard" is gender-specific, but:
Poor bastard.
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