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Old 08-19-2008, 06:25 AM
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OT: Guatemala and the World Cup/soccer

Thought this article in the Washington Post might be of interest to soccer fans out there:

Guatemala Hopes 13th Time Is the Charm
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Old 08-19-2008, 09:10 AM
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I wish we could watch this game between the US and Guatemala! Our family is CRAZY about soccer and my nephews are already planning Ben's rise to superstardom in MLS. Of course, since Ben is only 4 months old, I think they might be a bit premature:-)
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4/24/2008: Meeting our son for the first time!
5/10/2008: Finally home forever!

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Old 08-19-2008, 12:38 PM
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Thanks for posting this. I wish we had more of this type of post which helps keep us in touch with current affairs in Guat.
Mary

Go Guatemala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
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I'd love to be able to see this game too!!! GO Guatemala!!!
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Old 08-19-2008, 05:52 PM
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According to ESPN.com, the game is at 10pm Eastern tomorrow (Wed) night and will be shown on ESPN2.

(That's past my bedtime, but I'll set Tivo!!)
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