A Saturday To Remember

What a Saturday it turned out to be? The drama was there, the excitement was beyond anyone's imagination and the outcome was pure joy.


First was the Men's basketball team when they took on Iran. The Iranian's showed plenty of character in their game and for this I have to respect them. But once our guys got their grip on the game, there was no turning back.
They outclassed their opponent in every aspect to win the game 97-82. Manu GINOBILI lead the way with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block shot. Luis SCOLA also contributed big with 20 points, 7 rebounds & 2 steals.
Next up the women's hockey team face Germany in their pool match. Luciana AYMAR showed just why she is the world’s best player as Las Leonas overcame the Germans 4-0, putting themselves firmly within reach of a semi final spot. Goals from Claudia BURKART, Alejandra GULLA (2) and a terrific strike from La Maga AYMAR gave them the victory, and now need to beat bottom side New Zealand to seal their progress into the medal matches.

And then the Under-23 football team took the Netherlands in their quarter-final clash. Watched by non other than the Great Diego MARADONA, Lionel MESSI echoed every single move of the great one to inspire the Albiceleste to victory.
The 56,000 people in the Shanghai Stadium could never be wrong. They came to see our stars despite knowing the 100m Final (what a race and congratulation Usain “Lightning” BOLT!) was going on in between of the match. It was money all worth it for them as MESSI scored one fantastic goal and set up the another for Angel DI MARIA to sent the Dutch packing.

By the way, I kept wondering who is that “Anonymous” (thanks for the results on Sailing) that often posts comment on all the latest results on our blog. Please don't by shy, introduce yourself to us.