Watch both FIFA goals and tell me which one was more impressive.

[Sky Masterson]

Landon Donovan's FIFA goal against Algeria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bg8vQKN4m8
0r the Rapinoe/Wambach goal against Brazil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sgTXQ3EcdI

[dembotoz]

1. any day we score a goal against brazil is a good day

[Sky Masterson]

2. Yes!

:applause:

[rurallib]

3. i couldn't believe the men played Algeria straight up for a game.

That goal today - stoppage time at the end of OT - 2 hours of play - against Brazil - a player short --- Whewie!
And especially after the bad calls and the Brazillian attempt to stall. - Whewie!

[Sky Masterson]

4. I must admit that the impact of the Donovan goal felt more exuberant at the time.

But I have to give this one to Rapinoe/Wambach. :)

[some guy]

5. hard to choose.

though I did. :)

Donovan showed the importance of following through and not giving up on a play. He made the early pass, then continued forward to put himself in position for the relatively easy pick up with the goaltender down.

Rapinoe/Wamabch is a terrific cross, and great header - excellent timing!


The cool thing about futbol is that the opportunities to score come so suddenly, and are available practically always.

[NewJeffCT]

6. the women's goal was textbook -

it was a thing of beauty - great runs, perfect cross, great timing, great contact & placement on the header.

The goal in the men's game was just a great hustle play by the men, but not really a beautiful goal in terms of artistry.

However, I think the men's goal was more important for the men's team than the women's goal was for the women - the men are still trying to climb the mountain in international soccer. The women have been at, or near, the top for 20 years or so now.