Can't Lose

Philadelphians and Guatemalans have something in common. We carry with us the heavy burden of losing sports teams. Relief may be on the way. Guatemala, a nation who loves soccer, has attempted to enter the World Cup tournament 12 times in the past 50 years and has never succeeded. This year may be different. Guatemala performed well in June's qualifying tournament.

Guatemala's shot at the World Cup tourney continues tomorrow night when they take on the heavily favored U.S. team at Estadio Mateo Flores. According to the Washington Post this match "will set the tone and, with victory, provide a jaded country (Guatemala) with renewed optimism." So Philadelphians with ties to Guatemala, tomorrow night is your night. For once we can't lose! It's either a victory for Guatemala or a victory for the U.S.A. To read the full article in the Washington Post click here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/08/18/ST2008081802730.html

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