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I was at the Yugoslavia/Argentina game and it was amazing. I was sitting in the heart of the rowdy Yugoslavian cheer section (had a blast, too). The Yugo fans cheered the entire game. They also boo'd (and cursed) loudly when Argentina had the ball, and it seemed to frustrate those players. I do not agree with this type of disrespect, but I do think it played a big part in this game. The Yugo fans were in reality "the sixth man". The fans for Yugo were more involved than any US fan--and they out-numbered us by far. Hell, the only reason my husband and I went to any of the games at all was because I had free tickets due to volunteering (one day, I was the mascot--Bounce. It was fun.)
Even though the US literally sent their "junior varsity" team, I don't know how well they would have done with stronger players against Yugoslavia. I don't think it would have been a "run-a-way" by any means for the USA, but I don't think they would have finished sixth, either. What a shame that the US did a poor job of representing themselves in this international competition.
just my 2 cents...
Diana
Oh, yeah....I thought it was odd that it was officated by only two refs....what's up with that?
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Diana
North Central Indiana
FP/SP SB, BB, and VB
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