2010 World Cup vs England
USA 1–1 England: Dempsey's equalizer earns a vital point in Group C.
The United States faced England in Group C of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on 12 June 2010. The match ended in a 1–1 draw. England took an early lead through Steven Gerrard in the 4th minute, but the United States equalized in the 40th minute when a shot by Clint Dempsey was mishandled by England goalkeeper Robert Green and rolled into the net.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 22, 2010
- Venue
- Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
- Score
- United States 1 – 0 England
- Scorer
- Landon Donovan (84')
- Assist
- Clint Dempsey (corner kick)
- Tournament
- 2010 FIFA World Cup – Group C
- Context
- USA already qualified; England needed the win to advance
Lore & Background
The two sides had previously met once in the FIFA World Cup, in 1950, when the United States defeated England 1–0 in one of the biggest World Cup shock results of all time. The United States and England both progressed to the round of 16 undefeated. The United States won the group, winning one match and drawing two. England had an identical record and goal difference but the United States finished top having scored more goals than England.
Reader's Guide
The United States advanced to play Ghana (runners-up of Group D) in the round of 16. England advanced to play Germany (winners of Group D) in the round of 16.
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