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Who wouldda thunk?!


Halftime score -

ENGLAND - 1
(Gerrard 4')

USA - 1
(Dempsey 40')


England were very impressive right from the start. Repeated run-ins by Rooney and Heskey kept the pressure on the USA's defenses and they conceded the goal very early. Brilliant touch by Heskey found Gerrard at the exact spot from where he had the US goalie totally wrongfooted. 1-0, England.

But then came their lucky break. It was a fairly inocuous attempt at goal by Dempsey which looked to be heading straight into Green's hands for an easy collection, but would you believe it...the ball seemed to have a mind of it's own as it swerved slightly out of Green's grasp and as if in slow motion, rolled slowly into the England goal with a diving Green trying desperately to keep it out!

Weird, exasperating and slightly embarrassing moment for Green. Joy for the USA!

Let's see what the 2nd half unfolds...