That was a grueling game to watch:

• Filled with hope by Ghana’s victory over the Czechs.
• Dejected as Italy goes up 1-0. No one can sit on a lead like the Azzurri.
• Back in the game with Italy’s own goal.
• Hopeful after De Rossi’s Red Card gives US a man advantage.
• Anxious as Mastroeni’s Red Card evens the sides up.
• Dejected when Pope’s Red Card gives Italy the man advantage.
• Excited as time runs out.

And the US is still in the mix. We have to beat Ghana on Thursday and we need a good result from Italy vs. the Czech Republic. But we’re still in the game.