The infamous La Paz has claimed another prize scalp. I've no doubt that it makes a difference playing there given the altitude. I mean when the air is thin, it's harder to breath but come one, you are talking about arguably the best team in the world here. There's no excuse for this defeat. Here is a team that's not played in the World Cup since what? 1990?

If the World Cup were held there it would last for about a year given the number of stadiums they have.

Hmm I don't think there's anything supernatural about it. Thought it was common sense that we adapt to our environment and based on conditioning and training, are able to do certain things better or longer. Why can a diver hold his breath longer than you or I? Were they all born with bigger lung capacity? How come is it Africans have more stamina when it comes to marathons/long distance running? Once again, I think the explanation is pretty simple.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Apr 3 2009, 02:04 PM