U.S. vs. Algeria--Spoilers to Starboard!!!

[Bluepies]

I'm pretty sure I just scared all of my neighbors.

 

[GemStateJim]

Don't agree with the referee's decision there. Calling a foul on Algeria there seems to be a "makeup" for some of the harsh decisions that have gone against the U.S.

 

[CottonEyedHorn]

We did it!!!!!!

 

[GemStateJim]

That's the match! U.S. wins Group C and goes through with five points!

 

[salonghorn-70]

USA!!!! USA!!!!! USA!!!!!! USA!!!!!! USA!!!!!

 

[HousHorn09]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

 

[2feathers]

Wow; justice!

 

[Bill in Sinton]

A frustrating game but we pulled it out! Way to Go USA!

 

[Horns2005]

Holy!

 

[GemStateJim]

Group C is a wrap. Here are the final standings:

Team ---------------- W/L/T ----- GS -- GA -- GD ---- PTS
United States ________ 1 0 2 ______ 4 ___ 3 ___ +1 _____ 5
England _____________ 1 0 2 ______ 2 ___ 1 ___ +1 _____ 5
Slovenia _____________ 1 1 1 ______ 3 ___ 3 ____ 0 _____ 4
Algeria ______________ 0 2 1 ______ 0 ___ 2 ___ -2 _____ 1

And there you have it--the first time the U.S. has finished unbeaten in World Cup group play in the modern era (and maybe ever). Still, our Yanks advanced by the skin of their teeth and couldn't have left it any later than Donovan's game-winning goal in the first minute of stoppage time.

 

[accuratehorn]

Wow, I think I have World Cup fever!
The ref tossed that whiny Algerian *****. A ref can't let someone get in his face like that. He should have tossed bad hair guy, too.
Anyway, exciting finish to say the least. Way to go Donovan.

 

[WashU-Horn]

Hi England, say hello to Germany!

 

[l00p]

Algeria is less than a class act, they are less than worthy of respect. They proved this today. Go home.

 

[Texanne]

Thanks, guys ... I couldn't watch (I'm at work) but I followed the game through this thread. I admit that, soccer hater that I am, my heart was speeding up as I read the posts. As time passed and things appeared more and more dire, I was almost starting to sweat. I was actually worried!

Then I saw we scored and subsequently held them, and I am happy that the US advances.

Thanks, all!

 

[A. BETTIK]

A goal that well matched the frustration of U.S. fans. Congratulations!

 

[JohnnyM]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

 

[FWHORN]

The roar on the US side of the sportsbar I was at when the USA scored might have been heard throughout the entire Island. The bar was split half doing the England game the other the US. Incredible atmosphere.

Most dramatic goal in US soccer history even more than 1950 and 1989's shot heard round the world.

 

[PropositionJoe]

HOLY CRAY HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP.

what a finish. and what a guy to finish it.

my goodness. from the brink of elimination to winning the entire ******* group.

wow.

 

[Tama_Horn]

 

[CottonEyedHorn]

We now face Serbia and Uruguay. I'll take that over England's draw for sure!

 

[l00p]

The England v. Zee Germany will be a fun match to watch and yes, better them than us.

 

[hellbunny]

It's amusing how much drama I can feel watching ESPN updates on my phone while sitting through a company benefits meeting...

 

[triplehorn]

The most emotion I've ever felt seeing a goal. My shock and tremors have given way to a cool endorphin buzz.

Unbelievable !!!

 

[Bayerithe]

The Algerians are dirty ********. they were HOPING for a tie. what kind of BS way is that to play?

Glad we have Donovan to stick it to those dirty refs and Algerians

 

[groundss]

Jubilation

I'm too stupid to figure out how to paste the image directly into the post, but I love this shot. Benny's expression in the background pretty much summed up my emotions.

A great day for U.S. Soccer...my heart is still racing.

 

[PropositionJoe]

how in the hell am i supposed to come down from this high and focus on work?

wow. just wow. what an exhilarating feeling. just wow.

 

[GemStateJim]

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[l00p]

 

[kjgirl]

 

[robc]

Great Stuff! Congrats to the US for sticking with it and special that it was Landon to get the winner!