Monday, May 30, 2005

England 2 - 1 USA

Kieran Richardson 4, 44
Clinton Dempsey 79

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1 min
Smith is felled by a strong challenge in the air. The bleached-blonde Manchester United striker looks grumpy already.

9 mins
Smith brings down Dempsey on the USA left. The American fans aren't particularly happy with the challenge, though Smith looks unconcerned

10 mins
Brown wins an important header on the edge of the penalty area. Smith then gives away another free-kick when he is a little too enthusiastic in an aerial challenge.

11 mins
Smith flicks a header on and Johnson shows good determination and strength as he attempts to get in behind Pope. Keller is quick to claim the loose ball, however.

16 mins
Alan Smith and Andrew Johnson are making a nuisance of themselves up front
, but England can't seem to hold onto the ball as the pace of the game continues at an incredible pace.

26 mins
Smith is caught by a blow on the head as he challenged in the air. But he's a tough Yorkshire boy, and is soon back on his feet.

52 mins
Richardson clips the ball in, it's flicked on at the near post and Keller does well to collect under pressure from a rabid Smith

53 mins
The England fans sing some undistinguishable, tuneless song and hold their arms like aeroplane wings. They're a crazy bunch

89 mins
Smith wins a free-kick when Donovan fouls him as they contested a header. The spunky young England striker has been playing in midfield for most of the second half, though he hasn't been particularly influential


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