USA vs Ghana — Can The Black Stars stop the Americans?

Another great clash today is between USA and Ghana. Each time that the United States has played in the World Cup, they went crashing out without leaving a mark. This time around the Black Stars Ghana will again try to block the Americans in the knockout phase. It goes to see if the US team will take on the challenge and win against the Black Stars, or if Ghana will stop the Americans.

USA 1-0 Algeria (Highlights)

Ghana is the only African team who has moved on to the next round and they are a strong team. Among the American supporters, viewers will also catch a glimpse of the ex-President Bill Clinton. The former US President will be sitting among American fans who will be cheering their team in the rural town. He probably couldn’t resist the chance after he watched Landon Donovan score a goal in stoppage time against Algeria to win 1-0 to move on to the knockout stage.

Donovan said, “Hands down the biggest moment in my career. That’s something I will have embedded in my mind forever. “The winning goal came minutes before history would have repeated itself, like the 2006 tournament. US goal keeper Tim Howard said, “We’re like the Cardiac Kids at the moment.”

USA 1-0 Algeria: Donovan 90′

The strong point favoring the Americans is their never – say die attitude. Led by their captain Landon Donovan this team could surely resist any kind of failures. The Ghana team however cannot be disregarded. They have a fighting spirit and will not give up the game so easily, and are sure to play to the best of their abilities with help from their fighters lie Jonathan Mensah who is also their captain. Being their captain and their defense he has allowed the opposing teams to let in only 2 goals though him, and of course you need to thank their goal keeper as well. May the better team win.

Donovan Likely to return to US

The marriage between US footballer Landon Donovan and Bundesliga club Bayern Munich may not extend beyond its current terms which would end by the middle of March. This was confirmed by the German club side Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. In the terms of the agreement, Donovan was on loan from his club in the MLS LA Galaxy.

The many time national player for Germany opined that they have a dearth of footballers at the striker position should not be one as polished as Donovan but invest in a young player. Currently on its roster are Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni while Iyica Olic has been signed for the next season. Also in the line-up is Lukas Podolski until the end of the year until his transfer to FC Cologne.

While at Bayern Munich, Donovan has intimated he had wanted to stay for a longer contract and has appeared in the Bundesliga and the German Cup for the club side as a substitute without scoring. Previously, Donovan had stints with Bayer Leverkeusen but failed to break through and score goals for his side.

Beckham Gives Donovan Confidence

Landon Donovan is happy and comfortable in Bayern Munich. Donovan like David Beckham is on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham recent play with the Milan has given Donovan a boost to possible stay where he is in Munich.
Donovan reported he was happy to be right where he is today. Even thou he would be missed in Los Angeles Galaxy club, he would love to stay and not sure his homeland is the place to be.
With a two goal score for Donovan in the Mainz game 5-0 Donovan is thinking the move over to stay.
Beckham has given Donovan the confidence to play and make it there with the team. Both Beckham and Donovan stay in touch.