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copteacher
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 Posted: 08/12/04 - 15:43 Post subject: How cool-Iraq playing in the olympics today and an UPSET WIN
Playing Portugal in soccer.
1st olympic team for Iraq since 1988 and they upset a favorite in Portugal
how are people going to politically spin this.
Nice job team
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Pug
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Posted: 08/12/04 - 15:50 Post subject:
I want to ignore most of the spin, from either direction, but i just think it is awesome they are getting a chance to play without the threat of torture hanging over their heads.
It's great that they picked up a big win.
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copteacher
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Posted: 08/12/04 - 15:52 Post subject:
an upset win over a medal contender.
I think it is great. Good for them.
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 08/12/04 - 15:53 Post subject:
They were in Sydney four years ago. This is the largest team they've had since 1988.
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copteacher
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Posted: 08/12/04 - 15:56 Post subject:
| Gogirlgo wrote: | | They were in Sydney four years ago. This is the largest team they've had since 1988. |
I meant to say soccer, team, I misread the article.. To even qualify was incredible.
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Posted: 08/12/04 - 16:10 Post subject:
| rtpd113 wrote: | | Gogirlgo wrote: | | They were in Sydney four years ago. This is the largest team they've had since 1988. |
I meant to say soccer, team, I misread the article.. To even qualify was incredible. |
Yeah, because Iraqis are used to playing "electric" soccer in their bare feet! 
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