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Source: FOX News
Summary
The US men’s hockey team came back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Denmark 6-3 in the Winter Olympics. Fans of the Latvian hockey team raised a Greenland flag in the stands to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to acquire Greenland. The US team dominated on offense in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals. Fourteen players had points for the Americans, with a different goal scorer each time the lamp was lit.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Denmark took an early lead, and fans in the stands raised a Greenland flag to protest Trump’s intent to acquire the island nation. But the US team stormed back, dominating the second period to take a 6-3 victory.
It’s not uncommon for fans to get caught up in the moment, waving flags and making signs to express their support for their team. But in this case, the flag-raising was more about politics than sports.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the US team’s dominant performance in the second period.
This one felt recognizable early, with Denmark taking an early lead and the US team fighting back.
Original observation: It’s always about the flag, isn’t it?
Author: Evan Null
