Classy Americans, anger...the Twitterverse was absolutely abuzz in the aftermath of the Canada-USA Olympic semi-final. Lots of anger towards the Norwegian referee, naming Christine Sinclair a flagbearer or Governor General; the fires of anger from all across Canada produced some gems.
The game ended late in the afternoon, but the debates, Twitter wars, arguments and whatnot will go late into the night and probably for years to come. But for your reading pleasure, some of the best (or the worst) tweets out there from after the game have been Storify'd for your convenience.
[<a href="http://storify.com/JohannesLanger/canada-vs-usa-the-reactions-storify-d" mce_href="http://storify.com/JohannesLanger/canada-vs-usa-the-reactions-storify-d" target="_blank">View the story "Storify'd: Canada vs. USA, The Reactions" on Storify</a>]<h1>Storify'd: Canada vs. USA, The Reactions</h1><h2>Canadians from coast-to-coast were outraged and heartbroken by the result in Manchester today -- leading to quite a few Twitter wars across the 49th, and even within our own borders. Here's a selection of some of it. </h2><p>Storified by Johannes Langer · Mon, Aug 06 2012 21:33:13</p><div>This one perhaps summed up a lot of Canadians' confusion on "that" free kick...<br></div><div>Who gives an INDIRECT FREE KICK IN THE 18 YD BOX IN AN OLYMPIC SEMIFINAL??????????? #CANvUSAIngrid Green</div><div>Once the final whistle went, the anger really began. <br></div><div>No pride in that victory for the US. Embarrassing lack of control and brutal calls by referee.Canada should be proud!#CANvUSA #olympicsGraeme</div><div>I don’t say this often but tonight, "The referee robbed Canada of a victory and a potential Gold." #RefYouSuck #canWMT #CANvUSA #CTVOlympicsWilliam </div><div>REFEREE: Christina Pedersen (NOR) Public Enemy #1. Canadian Enemy #1. #CANvUSAShireen</div><div>#CANvUSA thank the ref USA. they certainly were on your side! our #Canadian girls gave you a scare for sure didn't they?!Andrea Canuck Lover</div><div>To win against a good team is tough. To win against a good team and a referee is impossible. #canWNTAshley Chartier</div><div>As the players apologized, Canadians were there to say "No, no..."<br></div><div>I can't believe how many #canwnt players r apologizing. Nothing to apologize 4, u were robbed. Canada is behind u. #SinclairforflagbearerBlair Brownridge</div><div>Note to Canadians: STOP apologizing for not winning at the Olympics! Sinclair shouldn't even be led to say "sorry we let you down". My God..Greg Brady</div><div>Sinclair apologizes after heartbreaking loss....You and the rest of the team have NOTHING to be sorry about! #OhCanadaJay Donnelly</div><div>Sinclair don't say sorry!!! Bad call ref!Maggie MacDonald</div><div>Just saw the news with Christine Sinclair. She said "sorry I let you down" You didn't let us down, You make us proud to be Canadian.Bre </div><div>(There's a few classless American responses to that -- but I think that's saved for another day.)<br><br>(Oh what the heck...feel free.)<br></div><div>Sorry can't hear, still celebrating @GrantWahl: Canada forward Christine Sinclair: The ref decided the result before the game started.Dominic Parn</div><div>Know your position, Canada. Sucks to suck. And sucks to lose after a hat trick. Not sorry Sinclair! AMERICA!Stun Gun</div><div>Omg shut up Sinclair sorry USWNT is better than you. This is uncalled for. You lost. Accept it. http://pic.twitter.com/rFR3QCSXcaleigh richissin</div><div>Of all the players in the Canadian team, I only really feel sorry for Christine Sinclair. She is such a class act :)Alex Morgan Fans</div><div>The whole Shuttle-gate over with Badminton certainly inspired a few ideas.<br></div><div>Can a result at the #Olympics be overturned because the referee is on dope? #canWNT #Canada #soccer #canvsusaDan Charuk</div><div>Others (a minority) tried to take the higher road...<br></div><div>Based on the highlights looks like US missed a lot of chances. Have some grace Canada, don't cheapen what looked like a great game. #CanWNTFranco Buscemi</div><div>@LiliKligman plus #canWNT needs to keep focused there is still a Bronze medal on the line Thursday! Use that energy toward it!Charlie Flowe</div><div>The view of the women crying on the field certainly tugged a few heart strings across the nation. <br></div><div>Sophie Schmidt never gave up… watching her cry omg </3 </3 #CANvUSAUnstoppable.</div><div>Some others who haven't seen much women's footy -- were truly impressed. Albeit just a bit unimpressed with the officiating.<br></div><div>Best game of football I've seen for a long time. Either of these teams would give an EPL team a run for their money #CANvUSASinéad Quinlivan</div><div>#gutted but the Canadians proved themselves tonight. No doubt about it. Big ups to the girls & big ups to John Herdman #CANvUSA #London2012Lena Richarz</div><div>"@Ingridium: I had to come back. Before I have my donut, I just wanna say BOTH teams were ROBBED by poor officiating. #CANvUSA" #truth :(Donna (aka) D-MAC</div><div>And no controversy could go without some pot shots at the referee...<br></div><div>Was a bit surprised by the woman of the match award, but I suppose she had a great game #CANvUSA #USWNT #London2012 http://pic.twitter.com/lS3ggArqEvan Hart</div><div>The #CANvUSA ref was clearly a French Figure Skating Judge masquerading as a Soccer ref #robbedKevin Brideau</div><div>Wanting to buy my own Norwegian soccer ref, I tried eBay & Kijiji and was unsurprised to find the last one was bought by USA Soccer #canwntBrent Staeben</div><div>Can anyone find the ref after #canvusa? Seems that she was at the hotel collecting her crook cheque. #fifascam once againLi T.M.M</div><div>And Wikipedia, too...<br></div><div>Christina Pedersen (Can-US referee) on Wikipedia. The Internet doesn't lie... #CanWNT #CTVOlympics http://pic.twitter.com/QJV4vSJFMarc Soares</div><div>Even the Japanese fans were feeling our pain...<br></div><div>I'm sorry not to see Sinclair's fourth goal. Deserve to be fighting for gold. I would like you to support Japan in Final match. #canWNTトーキング東郷</div><div>So sorry for #Sinclair's effort all wasted down to that ref's wrong call !電話クラゲ</div><div>But some were ready to look ahead to the future.<br></div><div>prediction for the French Canadian bronze medal match? poutine and pouting. #olympicsoccer #CanWNT #FRAvJPN #CANvUSADevon Kirkpatrick</div><div>#CanWNT Hold your heads high girls, you deserved to win today. Revenge can be yours, and Canadians will cheer you on... World Cup 2015Ben Kerr</div><div>...while others found an upside to this. <br></div><div>The upside of the #CANvUSA game today is I'm finding lots of #arrogant_americans to block. Great effort #CanWNT! Need another on Thursday!Ryan Tryssenaar</div><div>Meanwhile, the deification of Christine Sinclair was just beginning...<br></div><div>Alright folks, let's go ahead and get this one rolling, shall we: #SinclairForFlagBearer #CanWNTDaniel Squizzato</div><div>#canWNT .. Where in front wohooo ..Sinclair for order of Canada call the GG from the stadiumAlex Lach</div><div>Christine Sinclair for flagbearer, PM, representative of Earth in case of first contact. #canWNTthrace</div><div>Sinclair has my write-in vote for PM, Queen of England & Master of The Universe. #canWNTJosh Johnston</div>
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