This was a great day for US soccer. It was a scoreless thriller until the 92nd minute when Landon Donovan buried a shot in the back of the net. The US had many chances throughout the game so it was fitting for them to score.
Even if you are not a soccer fan you've got to admire the US's desire to win. They never let up against a pesky Slovenia team which seemed to be playing for a scoreless tie. The US win not only kept the US alive for the knockout stage but won Group C despite England's disregard for the rest of the group.
When the World Cup group C draw was made last year, England and their fans all but had the group won and were focusing on who they would be playing in the knockout stage. They overlooked a resilient, gritty, USA team hungry to make a mark in South Africa after disappointing performances in the last two World Cups. So now both the US and England move on to the next round. Drama and excitement will surely be ratcheted up a couple notches in the knockout stage.
Next up, US vs Ghana on Saturday.
Go USA!
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