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Landon Donovan's World Cup Goal

Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:01 AM EDT
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By sahyder1
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One year ago today Landon Donovan scored arguably the most famous soccer goal in American history.

I don't even know if I should put "arguably" because I really can't think of another goal that had a bigger impact on American soccer fans. I was sitting in the waiting room at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ and it was cool to see doctors,nurses and other hospital staff filling the waiting room in the final minutes of the game against Algeria. When Donovan scored the place got pretty loud, well louder then it should have gotten in a hospital but it was one of those moments. I wrote about the American soccer in detail at the time.

Landon Donovan puts USA into the knockout round with his goal

American soccer fans around the world react to the goal.

 

 

 

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Crowny

You are right, it can be argued that was one of the most important of all time. The other would be the one where we beat England with nothing more than a bunch of weekend warriors back in the 1950 WC.

I was at home watching this one. On the verge of total depression. We were on the brink of elimination, and in 20 seconds we then went on to win the Group.

I was screaming. Running around my living room. Jumping up and down. It took me a good 30 minutes to stop from shaking.

This is why I love this beautiful game.

    Reply#1 - Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:48 PM EDT
    Crowny

    BTW: I never get tired of watching that compilation video. It still gives me goose pimples.

    Thanks for the seed. :)

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    Reply#2 - Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:50 PM EDT
    sahyder1

    Yeah, I don't think that video will ever get old.

      #2.1 - Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:11 PM EDT
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