Hey Charlene; it's been quite the weekend. i'm already feeling withdrawal symptoms as teams are eliminated and sent home. the u.s.-italy match was something for the books, wasn't it! as Jill said, interesting to say the least. for awhile i wasn't sure if i was watching soccer or the gladiators in rome! yes, my husband was so happy that germany won, 3-0 over ecuador just now. germany is in first place in group A. the commentators on univision weren't thrilled at all with the russian referee. i'm rooting for england too this afternoon! and have to confess that i was thrilled that korea tied with france.