Coming out on the pitch you could feel the nervousness of the teams. Especially Team GB (that is what they are called here) as they had the pressure on them; home country, first game, opening of the Olympics. Our job was clear, to make sure the match was fair, focused on football and safe for everyone. Luckily the very hot temperatures effected both teams equally. We estimate it was about 90+ degrees on the field with plenty of humidity. Apparently the hottest day of the year for 2012 in the UK!
As a team we are very happy with our performance. We set the tone early, yet allowed for flow in the match where possible. We worked together well as a team. Always a few things to improve (as no one is perfect) and at tonight's debriefing we'll get some more specifics from FIFA on what adjustments team USA needs to work on for our next match.
Thank you everyone for all your support, we REALLY appreciate it!!
I have never found information about referee observers on FIFA tournaments. I'm interested who was your observer and who are observers on the Olympics this year. Congratulations, good luck :)
ReplyDeleteBoth crews did an amazing job and the matches were exciting to watch too! Good luck on today's matches and know that you've got folks cheering you on here at home :)
ReplyDeleteKari, thank you to you and your team for putting the US's best foot forward and representing American soccer at the highest level. It was great watching the four of you!
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