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Landon Donovan was money again as his goal during injury time advances the United States to round 16 at the World Cup. With London shutting out Slovenia 1-0, USA was forced to win in order to advance. Landon Donovan’s late heroics and 1-0 win over Algeria puts USA at the top of their group at the World Cup for the first time since 1930, leading Group C with five points. England also moves on with five points, but with a fewer goal differential after their 1-0 win over Slovenia at Port Elizabeth.

Donovan slotted in the rebound after Algeria goalkeeper Rais Bolhi had stopped Clint Dempsey’s shot from close range in the first minute of injury time. It was his fourth World Cup goal, equaling Bert Patenaude’s U.S. record.

“I’m shocked. I’m so proud of our guys. Unbelievable,” Donovan said. “Clint made a good run in the middle, the ball fell to me …. time kind of stopped. You can’t miss from there.”

Both teams had chances but failed to score during regulation time. Dempsey’s goal was disallowed for offside in the first half and hit the post in the second. TV replays appeared to show Dempsey to be onside Read the rest of this entry »