Canada vs. USA

AMERICA WINS!!!

Yesterday, in a smashing event of sportsmanship, the US beat Canada in the Peace Queen Cup Finals at The World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.

The air was thick competition as two western countries duked it out in Seoul. The intensity of the game was outrageous. Canadians dressed in their flags and funny hats, Americans with painted faces and more funny hats, and Koreans - some rooting for Canada others for the US, were in attendance.

In the first half, while the US had a few chances at making a goal, neither team made goals. In the second half, the US finally made a goal and Canada was unable to catch up.

As intense as it was, the game was not only entertaining, but it really brought out a lot of national pride. I'm slowly beginning to notice why Korea has such a pride in their country. Soccer is huge here. Going to soccer games and cheering on your country really does increase your pride in your country.

I know full well of all the many atrocities that the US has committed in recent years as well as in the past. Regardless of the mistakes, too often citizens of the US - and other countries for that matter - fail to recognize that some good results out of the some actions of the US. Billions of dollars in aid goes to countries in need, the implentation of one of the most sought out systems of government, and athletes to satiate the desire for entertainment and a facet for national pride.

Balance I say, balance!