Okay I know --- I'm way behind on my posts -- please forgive me

Well I will first report on the MEN since they have been the most active since my last post...

Yes, I know it has been quite a few days since I have last posted .... please forgive me. In my last post US Men's had been defeated and then had their next game vs. Great Britain. Well it was an amazing game to say the least and guess what the MEN WON .... They had to win by 2 points and dog gone if they did not do it .. They won 3 - 1. So tomorrow Thursday 9/10/09 at 9:30 am they will play against RUSSIA. This is going to be a big one ..

Meanwhile the WOMEN's game that was scheduled on Wednesday vs. South Africa was canceled because South Africa did not come to Taiwan .. So we were considered the winners of that game so we now have 3 wins under our belt. So now after watching RUSSIA vs GREAT BRITAIN today play each other and the final score was Russia 6 Great Britain 2

USA vs. Great Britain Friday 9/11/09 at 9:30 am (EST 9:30 pm on 9/10/09)

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Russia will play Denmark on Friday.

As usual I can't say it better so I won't even try. http://www.usdeaflympics.org/ Sarah Segal wrote:

Photos by Sina McCarthy

Men's soccer upsets Great Britain
Americans fend off blistering British offense

by Sarah Segal on September 8, 2009

A goal made by British forward James Clarke just eight minutes into the match against the US Men's Soccer Team this morning didn't foreshadow a 3-1 American victory.
The British offense kept the ball in the US's danger zone for the majority of the game, impelling the Americans to utilize deep defense and rely on their "man of the match," goalkeeper Chris Jones.
Jones's back-to-back saves made his goal appear impenetrable, causing an agitated stir that soon escalated to anger among British athletes and fans alike. As forward Angel Ortiz kicked the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal at the 27th minute, the American fans simultaneously leapt to their feet with a roar, further upsetting the British contingent.
After the Americans' first success, the British revved up the intensity of their game but couldn't produce another goal for the remaining 82 minutes, even though the opportunities for them to score seemed endless.
Forwards Matthew Eby and Trip Neil shared some of their goalkeeper's and defense's glory by scoring two more goals in the second half. In the 39th minute, Eby, with an assist from midfielder Mike Lawson, headed the ball in wide of the goalkeeper's left. About 30 minutes later, Neil was granted a free kick and kicked the ball into the lower left-hand corner of the goal, bringing the score to 3-1.
Angered by Jones 'saves and the American offenders' success, an irate British fan confronted a US fan in the spectator box, prompting Taiwanese security to intervene and create a barricade between the two crowds.
In addition to Jones 'and the defenders' game-winning saves, the energy each American player exhibited from the outset kept the team safe against the British's tough offense.
"The other team played better," head coach Ken McDonald said. "But we had four chances [to score] and scored three. Even though we got less chances, we scored more goals, and we only had one corner."
After the men's past two games against Ireland and Japan, many American fans had expressed concerns about the team's future. But the heart the men poured into the game this morning had McDonald and other American fans pleasantly surprised and on the edge of their seats.
Team manager Terri McDonald said the men's performance on the field far surpassed her expectations.
"The coach made brilliant switching tactics, and Chris did a wonderful job," she said.
As Jones and the rest of the team ran to the spectator section to greet their rejoicing fans at the close of the game, US women's soccer player Betsey Hoerner hugged Jones in tears.
"It was really great to see the defense help pull the success of the game," she exclaimed. "They really put their heart into it. They wanted it so bad!"
(Photo by Sina McCarthy)

In pole vaulting Paul Southern won the GOLD in Pole Vaulting. So very exciting. He is staying in the same hotel and what a nice guy he is. He not only won but he broke a record. So we are very proud of him. Sorry I don't seem to have any photos of him. Awesome Job Paul.

Josh Furlough won Gold in the 400m ....

Furlough golden in 400m; Nash takes bronze in hurdles

by Leila Hanaumi and Joshua Weinstock on September 9, 2009

,,, He displayed a brilliant final kick, after which sprinting coach Jesse Bailey exclaimed, "phenomenal!"
Furlough ran a 48.16 seconds, a personal best.
"I'm thrilled. The 400m is my favorite event," Furlough said. "I knew I would place first from the start, but when [Novikov] passed me, I got mad and that pushed me to run even faster."