England 1-1 USA 2010 World Cup Highlights And Goals Clint Dempsey Goal R...

A picture says a thousand words.  England's keeper Robert Green lets an easy one go through him to give the US's Clint Dempsey a goal to tie it up.  Dempsey broke through the middle of a stout English defense and fired a relatively easy shot on net.  Green misplayed it and all of England sighed.  You hate to see something like that happen, but in England they are already calling it the worst goalie mistake in World Cup history.

Steven Gerrard put England ahead in the 4TH minute when Emile Heskey found Gerrard unmarked in the box who fired one past Tim Howard.  I thought it was over after that and the flood gates would open.  However I was wrong.  Thankfully.  The back four for the US were stellar.  Oguchi Onyewu was stellar.  He stood strong in the back and looked like the preinjury Onyewu who is our best defender.  The midfield was fantastic and the speed upfront kept England on their toes the entire game.  It was a great team effort for the Red, White and Blue. 

Tim Howard proved again why he is one of the best goalies in the world.  He stopped Heskey from point blank range.  He was the man of match and kept us in the game. 

I think what was more shocking was Bob Bradley out coached Fabio Capello.  Capello made some mistakes during the game.  Robert Green in net, not having the experience, was a shocking start for many.  Ledley King paired with John Terry was also a shock and King had to come off at the half due to an injury that saw Jamie Carragher come on.  His lack of pace played well for the US when Jozy Altidore blew past him and almost won the game for the US.  Green made a tremendous save that hit the post and kept the game at 1-1.  The speed of the Americans worked well against the English Defenders.  James Milner had to be substituted for the speeder Shaun Wright-Phillips because American defender Cherundolo was creating havoc down the right side and Milner could not contain him.  Bradley also came up with a great game plan against the best striker in the world, Wayne Rooney.  Rooney did not get a touch until the 17TH minute and was almost a non factor in the game.  They shut him down completely. 

The New York Post called it a 1-1 WIN.  "The greatest tie against the British since Bunker Hill."  Across the pond they were not so happy.  It was a loss for the British even though it was a tie. 

Uncle Sam's Army is in full march and ready for Friday's match against group leader Slovenia who defeated Algeria 1-0.  This is a must win for the US.  They will be ready, I will be ready, Uncle Sam's Army is ready.  Are you?

Until next time,
USA USA USA.