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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FIFA to keep U.S.-Slovenia referee Koman Coulibaly off the World Cup field as a referee
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Front Office, News, Soccer,
Koman Coulibaly, the infamous and detested World Cup referee that spoiled the United States’ non-victory, may not take the pitch again as a referee according to rumors on how FIFA will deal with the unfortunate situation. The U.S. was down 2-0 to Slovenia, but came back to tie the match at 2-2. In the 86th minute, Maurice Edu seemed to score the go-ahead goal, but Coulibaly disallowed it for a reason that is not entirely and aesthetically know since replay shows that there were no infractions by the U.S. Because of Coulibaly’s call, only getting the tie could keep the U.S. from advancing if they lose their next match against Algeria. However, the U.S. does control its own destiny, as a win will have them advance into the next round.
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US and England tie in World Cup Matchup
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: News, Soccer,
The United States and England finished their World Cup match in a 1-1 tie, much to the joy of the US and its fans. The English team were heavy favorites going into the matchup and rightly so, however, thanks to a save blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green on a Clint Dempsey kick. England captain Steven Gerrard scored the game’s first and England’s only goal early in the match, and despite some heavy pressure at times, the US and goalie Tim Howard staved off anymore goals. England’s star and Manchester United member, Wayne Rooney was quiet throughout the match. The United States plays Slovenia next in their Group C matchup on June 18th. England plays Algeria the same day to give a clearer picture as to whom will advance from the group.
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Hossa finally finds the holy grail
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Championship, NHL,
The third time was a charm for Marion Hossa, who, after three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, finally got to hoist the shining silver mug. Hossa’s Penguins fell four games to two in the 2008 Finals. In the offseason, Hossa jumped ship to champion Detroit and hoped for a repeat, but his new Red Wing brethren came up one game (and one goal) short of this feat. They lost, of course, to Hossa former allies from Pittsburgh.
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