Win Over Honduras: How Did The U.S. Turn It Around?

Goal.com wants your opinion on the World Cup qualifier between the USA and Honduras.

Jun 6, 2009 11:30:28 PM

More On :  Honduras, USA
It looked like more of the dismal same when Carlos Costly put Honduras ahead early in the first half. Coming off a crushing 3-1 loss to Costa Rica, the U.S. national team needed a full three points to ease its way in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

Featuring a drastically altered lineup, Bob Bradley's men pushed on the pressure to equalize through a Landon Donovan penalty and then go ahead 2-1 from a Carlos Bocanegra header.
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Goal.com wants your opinion on how the USA turned the match around. Did the tactical shuffle with Conor Casey coming in to lead the line make the difference? Was it veterans like Donovan and Bocanegra taking responsibility and grinding out a result? What's your take?

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