Optimistic View:
This is just our customary slow start.
Their only goal came on a clear offsides that should've been called.
We had plenty of good opportunities, but they played out-of-their-minds good on defense (keeper included).
If this World Cup is known for 2 things, 1 of them is wins being terribly difficult to come by.
The group is still open, and NZ has the leaders to face while we get the last place team.
Pessimistic View:
We were embarrassed by a team that comes from a country where football isn't even the most popular sport.
Our only goal came off a PK that was the result of a soft call.
We missed countless opportunities, and the ball handling and passing was utterly painful to watch.
A team ranked 71 places below us, and we couldn't beat them.
Going in we were criticized for being too old to win, and so far we've fallen flat on our faces.
Neutral View:
At least we're not England.
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