USMNT drew Argentina Sunday 0-0 in a fast-paced match at a packed Giants Stadium. Tim Howard was the man of the match, stopping two point-blank shots from Cruz. Adu came on in the second half, and the Argentinians treated him with respect, often swarming him with two or three men. That limited his effectiveness, but once he adjusted to the attention later in the half, he began to create. He wasn't as threatening as he was in the Spain game, but Adu really adds something to the USMNT. When he's on, the team is just more fluid.

Overall, the Nats looked much more aggressive and sharper than they did against England or Spain. Both the US and Argentina took this friendly seriously; there were several yellows, and each side had a man sent off. A draw with the No. 1 team in the world is a result to be pleased with.

Over the weekend, I also watched Portugal-Turkey and Germany-Poland (in Euro 2008). Both favorites won 2-0. Ballack played well for Germany, as he usually does. Disappointing: Germany's Mario Gomez, whose touch in the box was wanting. I'm rooting heavily against Portugal, because I loathe Ronaldo. But Turkey was simply outclassed, and deserved to lose.

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