Wir hat es gemacht!

Today I had planned to contribute to give the Israeli authorities even more negative comments on the web, but, honestly; their worldwide reputation are already quite tarnished. The recent war crimes will hopefully not disappear from our common memory in wile; hence a personal break from the conflict would not lead to any major changes. It would probably just give me some more time to get into the facts and some wider overview in the situation as it seems like the political conflict within Knesset so far only are breaking the surface.

Now, to something more constructive.

Yesterday, after a hard fought victory against FYRO Macedonia I were of that opinion that we won because of determination and not because of the skills; that the Macedonian streght where in the audience in form of body fluids and coins, and that Germany were something way stronger. And they were. However, we rose to the task and we fought, and we, despite the odds, won. It's bloody unbelievable. We have just beaten Germany –the world cup holders- with a single goal 25:24. I had my doubts. I did fear some 10 goals defeat as the German players are some of the best in the world, and their team as a unit: as close as you may come to invincible.

I know quite good that it in 9 out of 10 matches would have gone in another way, but the last seconds, even the misses went in our favour this nite. The 10 last seconds were spoiled by some technical fouls in both direction, first by a Norwegian ball that went to a throw-in, then by foul throwing from the Germans. Perhaps not the fairest way of winning a match, as I personally would preferred either a last second save then a win on something technical. However, a win is a win! There’s still a hope for a semi final as we perhaps may beat Poland, and Denmark beating Germany. The last result less likely. But, still a chance!

I’m usually not a person who makes big deals out of sports results, but this, beating Europe’s best national team. It needs to be mentioned. And celebrated as 24: Redeption, a fantastic comment to the American hypocracy in their politics abroad (at least as it was during Bush's presidency), are running.