The question is, which goal was more meaningful? Donovan's or Wambach's?
If you haven't seen the Donovan goal, stop reading; this post is not for you. If you haven't seen the Wambach goal, just turn on ESPN for 3 minutes; they'll show it. But just to refresh your memory, here are both goals, and a few points/counterpoints for each side.
Pro-Donovan:
-It was un-freaking-believable.
-The goal not only put USA through to the next round, but gave the red, white and blue first place in Group C.
-It couldn't have been scored by a better player. One of the best, classiest guys in USA soccer history.
-The goal felt like justice, coming after the US had been at the wrong end of an officiating controversy.
Anti-Donovan:
-It might be the easiest goal anyone has scored. Ever.
-The USA fell flat on its face in their very next game, a round of 16 contest vs. Ghana.
-It would have been extremely embarrassing if the US didn't make it out of their group, playing against soccer "powerhouses" like Algeria and Slovenia.
Pro-Wambach:
-The cross was absolutely brilliant.
-It was the latest goal ever scored in Women's World Cup play.
-It spurred the first comeback ever in the WWC when a team was down a player.
-The goal felt like justice, coming after the US had been at the wrong end of an officiating controversy.
-The USA squad cemented the win by beating France to advance to the World Cup final on Sunday.
Anti-Wambach:
-USA definitely should have won that game anyway.
-Although women's soccer has picked up momentum lately, it still takes place on a much smaller stage than the men's game.
-The finish was pretty routine.
Which goal do you think is more meaningful? Comment or vote.
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