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USA - Honduras: What Went Right?
The USA sealed up World Cup qualifying in a tough away match versus Honduras. Give your input as to what made the difference for the Americans in the game.
Oct 11, 2009 1:50:52 AM
With the win over Honduras, the USA has booked passage to South Africa.
The odds seemed against an American win, because their road form had not looked well at all, and Honduras is always a tough venue for visiting teams.
Things were even more bleak for the USA side when Honduras notched the opening goal.
However, the tide then swung in favor of the Americans, and an unlikely hero was due most of the credit.
Conor Casey scored twice and helped the draw the foul that led to the winning goal by Landon Donovan.
What made the difference for the USA, in your opinion?
Detail your thoughts in the comments below.
Goal.com
The odds seemed against an American win, because their road form had not looked well at all, and Honduras is always a tough venue for visiting teams.
Things were even more bleak for the USA side when Honduras notched the opening goal.
However, the tide then swung in favor of the Americans, and an unlikely hero was due most of the credit.
Conor Casey scored twice and helped the draw the foul that led to the winning goal by Landon Donovan.
What made the difference for the USA, in your opinion?
Detail your thoughts in the comments below.
Goal.com
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