USA win 1-0 over Algeria to advance to the Round of 16

// June 23rd, 2010 // Updates

Landon Donovan scored in the 91st minute to give the United States a dramatic, heart-wrenching 1-0 victory over Algeria in the 2010 World Cup. With the win, the USA won Group C and advances to the Round of 16 where it will play again on Saturday against Ghana, the 2nd place finisher of Group D. Game time is 2:30 p.m. EST

Match highlights from FIFA.com: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/highlights/video/video=1256143/index.html

To demonstrate how fluid Group C was, if Donovan had not scored in the final minutes, instead of winning the group, the USA would have been eliminated from the World Cup (with three ties and 3 points overall).

Stu Holden was dressed and available for the match, but did not play.

“What an unbelievable experience and moment to be a part of! I was disappointed not to be in the game and helping the guys, but at this level in a World Cup, that is all thrown out the window,” Stu Holden said after the match. “It was like slow motion as I ran towards Landon after his goal with every player and coach from the bench in tow! This team has a fighting mentality and never gives up and we have earned every opportunity! On to the Sweet 16 and a chance to keep making history!”