The second match of second day between inter continental rivals England and USA finished with scoreline as expected, and goals – unexpected. First half started with a great goal by Steven Gerard, running in to a through pass from Heskey. A goal which left US one down, but as seen in all other areas, US never fail to try. They try for goal even with weakest of shots, one of which found a way past a green keeper. A shame of a goal, for all eyes to see this would be a sore sight. A routine stop, by any international keeper, was fumbled and put inside the goal post by Green. Dempsey did it good to shoot it straight. And the expressions on faces of English, well, a great sight to watch. David Beckham had the look of millennium. A match not worth mentioning even, but watched it only because of Steven Gerard. USA was a better team all the way, I loved the way Cherundelo and Donovan controlled the ball, and game. The English defense under Terry was mediocre, Lampard was unimaginative and Rooney subdued. I do not worry about Rooney, he is a match winner, the Nike ad shows perfectly the mind of Rooney. And as my good friend said, England sucks as a team(reason for his bias being Argentina... and mine, they don't play with passion). The second half substitution was better. I think Carragher should have been in starting eleven. Capello does everything correct, but what can he do if the players under him does not do what is asked, even the simplest of tasks, like collecting with both arms and body behind the ball. Lennon was running all over the right wing with a feeble ending, and in the end switched wings with same effect. Heskey is better, fitter and maybe a winner for Capello. Even though he should have scored with that right foot, only to wonder whether he thought that Howard was like Green? The US team has lots better to offer. Bradley, Jr is a good player. Onyewu is one of those players who might be a revelation in this world cup. And they fight really well. I love the American spirit.
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