Postivity got me nothing today.  I should've known.  When we showed up to Nevada Smith's for the game, I proceeded to order my standard, Carlsberg.  Why standard?  Well, I don't drink it much, but I drank it when the US beat Costa Rica and when they beat Mexico during qualifying - two dominant, important wins.  So, I ordered one.  Only, they were all out.  So right there, somewhere deep down inside, I knew it was over.  The Czechs didn't even need to score 3 impressive goals, making the Americans look like college boys in the process.  All they had to do was drain the Carlsberg keg from Nevada Smith's soccer bar in New York City and ensure it remained dry through gameday, and they got their win. 

 

Oh, I forgot to mention: the beer I drank instead?  Pilsner Urquell, the most famous beer from...the Czech Republic.

 

For those who may not have seen the score:

 

Bruce Arena's Team USA were taught a footballing lesson by the Czech Republic on Monday as they ran out convincing 3-0 winners in their opening match.

 

So, now we just need to beat Italy on Saturday and then Ghana the following Thursday, plus hope for the Czechs to beat Italy (that last little bit is due to the goal differential, which after getting smacked for 3 goals, is not in our favor).  Piece of (European) cake.