The U.S. World Cup team is eliminated from the World Cup
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Kudos, Soccer,
After a valiant effort, the U.S. World Cup team were eliminated by Ghana in the World Cup’s first round of elimination matches. The U.S. lost 2-1 when Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan scored what proved to be the winning goal three minutes into the first extra time period. The U.S. team’s advancement into this round, as well as being the top club in their group coming out of group play, despite the obstacles of bad refereeing, says a lot about the team. The television ratings proved that Americans were following the team, and for however long, the viewing public could appreciate the sport. Fans and supporters of soccer in the States hope that that appreciation can last long, especially considering the drama and thrill of this World Cup’s U.S. squad, which was led by Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, both of whom played with the heart of champions, although without its title.
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Landon Donovan and the U.S. win Group C to move forward in the World Cup
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, News, Soccer,
Forty-five seconds into stoppage/injury time, Landon Donovan scored the go-ahead and what proved to be the winning goal in a U.S. 1-0 victory over Algeria. The U.S. finishing with five points, tied with England, finished at the head of its group due to the tiebreaker of most goals scored (four to two) and move on to the next round. They will play Group D runner-up, Ghana, on Saturday at 2PM ET. Donovan scored his 44th international goal, which is the American record. Thanks to the drama the U.S. team has been through thus far, there is high interest in the team and World Cup in general from Americans, a group not known for its love of soccer, as much as its love for football and baseball. Go U.S.!
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