Relative Something

Different sport, similar passion. USMNT (U.S. men’s national soccer team) was up against Canada last night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament quarterfinals (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football).

I watched the whole spectacle on television. The quality of the U.S. team’s play in the first half was rather embarrassing. The score was 0-0 at the break. Things picked up a bit in the second half and then got wild in the final minutes. 1-1 at the end of regulation.

2-2 at the end of overtime.

In the deciding penalty shootout, the U.S. goalkeeper, Matt Turner made two saves.

The final shot by Canada hit the crossbar and bounced out.

The U.S. won on penalties, 3-2.

Canada deserved better but I’ll take the win so I can watch the U.S. team play again in a couple of days.

Today, I get a break from watching sports. The Tour de France is on the first of two rest days so there is no racing. I will be driving home with Cyndie’s mom this morning and Cyndie and Asher will stay at the lake with friends for a few more days.

I suspect there are some compost piles that need to be turned and a few areas that could use some mowing after a week and a half away. I’m feeling ready to be back home, despite the time at the lake being nothing short of ideal.

Home is where I wanna be.

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