Mark Toney Poet Haibun

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2023 Fifa Womens World Cup - Usa Vs Netherlands

United States had looked defeated after Netherlands' Jill Roord scored a goal in the 17th minute, the first time United States trailed in a World Cup game since the 2011 quarterfinals.  In the second half Lindsey Horan became angry after a hard tackle by Netherlands’ van de Donk.  Minutes later Lindsey scored the equalizer on a thunderous header.

USA humbled
Orange Lionesses’ Roord—
don’t make Lindsey mad

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Vijay Pandit July 27, 2023 at 5:04 AM Thanks to Lindsey, USA was able to reverse the momentum for a 1-1 draw. Your poem is very timely to honor the team, Mark. Some players are just special as you so wonderfully convey in this poem. Mark Toney July 27, 2023 at 9:10 AM Vijay, thank you for taking the time to stop by on your special day. Your gracious comments are much appreciated.

Joanna Daniel July 27, 2023 at 1:55 AM Lovely description of the game, Mark, I don't follow football, but this made it easy for me:) Mark Toney July 27, 2023 at 3:48 AM Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Joanna!