Friday, July 15, 2011

Donovan Or Wambach?

They are without a doubt the two most incredible, famous, and timely goals in United States soccer history. Each goal saved a USA national team from elimination in the waning moments; each goal produced amazing drama that will remain in the history books forever.

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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