2010 World Cup: Day 13

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 23, 2010

2010 World Cup: Day 13

U.S. 1, Algeria 0

In the second controversial refereeing decision in as many matches, Clint Dempsey's apparent goal in the 20th minute was waived off for an offside violation.

U.S. 1, Algeria 0

With time winding down on the U.S.' 2010 World Cup, Landon Donovan delivered the goal that propelled the team forward to the knockout stage. In the first minute of extra time, Donovan found himself on the doorstep with nothing but net in front of him and knocked in the ball.

U.S. 1, Algeria 0

In the dramatic moment of the situation, most of the United States team piled on top of Donovan in celebration in the corner of the field.

England 1, Slovenia 0

Jermaine Defoe got England on the board with a volley off a cross from James Milner in the 23rd minute. Defoe's last goal for the national team also came against Slovenia on Sept. 5 of last year.

England 1, Slovenia 0

With Defoe's goal, England had plenty of bottled-up celebration to release. It hadn't scored since the 4th minute against the United States two matches ago, a streak of 198 minutes of full time.

England 1, Slovenia 0

Overall, England created more chances and looked more at ease than in its draw against Algeria. England had eight shots on goal to Slovenia's three and controlled possession 61 percent of the time.

Germany 1, Ghana 0

Mesut Oezil struck a left-footed shot into the top corner of the goal in the 60th minute to get Germany out to a second-half lead. His goal was one of four shots Oezil took in the match.

Germany 1, Ghana 0

Hopping into the air after scoring his goal, Oezil celebrated with his German teammates. The three-time champions were in jeopardy of failing to advance through the group stage for the first time, but Oezil provided them with the goal they needed.

Australia 2, Serbia 1

With a header off a cross from teammate Luke Wilkshire, Australia's Tim Cahill gave his squad a 1-0 lead in the 69th minute. Cahill returned with a bang after missing Australia's last match against Ghana.

Australia 2, Serbia 1

Four minutes later, Brett Holman put Australia up 2-0 with a 30-yard strike that found the bottom right corner of the net. Holman's goal came just nine minutes after he was subbed into the match.