Ukraine is Not Weak

You think Ukraine is a game? Ukraine was game, beating Switzerland on penalty kicks. Both teams played stout defense, and the game got exciting when each team had a great scoring chance thwarted by the crossbar. Switzerland did not allow a goal in the entire World Cup, until those penalty kicks (which don't count as goals).



In other World Cup action, just seconds away from overtime Italy was awarded a penalty kick against Australia. The call smelled fishy but some soccer experts saying the call was questionable but the blame really should go to a Socceroo defender. He dove in front of the Italian player, in the box. And while there wasn't physical contact it accomplished the same thing, knocking him to the ground and impeding his progress.