I thought I heard ABC say the Ref was from Uruguay, had been suspended for irregularities two World Cups ago and sat out the last Cup.
Terrible what FIFA is trying to do to this GREAT game...You noticed the way the Ref called the game the second half yesterday..That's how the game is normally called not this ticky tacky NBA b/s style officiating...I'm just glad there was no loser yesterday and still gave 2nd life to the USA..Italy should take care of business against the Czechs while the USA will have it's hands full after playing their you know what off against the Italians...Ghana is the Cup's surprise and playig like it can beat anyone right now...