Ever built one of those thingamajiggers in grade school science class to look at the sun? You are well aware that you shouldn't stare at the actual sun, but how bad could it be? Just a peak, for a few seconds, right at the burning fire of reality.
Or rather, maybe it is like watching a horror film from behind one's hand – peeking between the fingers. The urge to watch is more than there. One is driven to see the horrors for oneself, even if it might leave nightmares for 4 long years.
Canada’s men’s national soccer (hereafter known as football) team (CMNT) faces 4 long years of waiting, should tonight's match-up with powerhouse Mexico be yet another defeat. As recently as last week, the CMNT blew up what was felt to be REAL World Cup qualifying hopes, when they lost a home match 2-1 versus Honduras.
With 4 matches remaining in stage 3, and only -1 in the goal differential column, Canada is not mathematically out. Sadly, this does not take into account that of these 4 matches, 3 will be in foreign, unfriendly confines and a fourth will be a rematch versus said Mexico.
I have my face covered, though I’m still peeking.
For more blog commentary on tonight’s match-up, I hyperlink thee to the following:
- Footie Fool - Regroup for Mexico - synopsis "don't jump ship yet..."
- Out of Left Field – Ok, fine, the soccer game – synopsis “show pride boys! Disband the CSA”.
- Out of Touch - Canada vs. Mexico: How to Watch - synopsis "don't watch (bad luck)!"
And some more official links:
- CSA - Canada Looking to Make History in Mexico
- Sportsnet.ca Canada Happy to Avoid Azteca
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