I don't ever remember any of the true U.S. Supporters on OT saying we would handle Czech Republic. At the the most, we were hoping for a slim victory but were really holding out for a draw...
If the ultras would be in disguise up on the rafters and on a signal the would let it all out the pitch would be drained with bengals, tp and other material.
I thought the technical skill of the Spanish players made it a more exciting game, even though you're right in that POL GER was more evenly matched with more tension.