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Michael Bradley of the United States and Zlatko Dedic of Slovenia battle for the ball

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:47:08 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Michael Bradley of the United States and Zlatko Dedic of Slovenia battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Matjaz Kek head coach of Slovenia looks on

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:17:54 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Matjaz Kek head coach of Slovenia looks on prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Steve Cherundolo, Landon Donovan and Jay Demerit of the United States line up for the national anthem

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:17:39 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: (L-R) Steve Cherundolo, Landon Donovan and Jay Demerit of the United States line up for the national anthem during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Bojan Jokic of Slovenia is challenged by Landon Donovan of the United States

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:17:38 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Bojan Jokic of Slovenia is challenged by Landon Donovan of the United States during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Valter Birsa of Slovenia and Michael Bradley of the United States battle for the ball

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:48:02 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Valter Birsa of Slovenia and Michael Bradley of the United States battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Michael Bradley of the United States is challenged by Robert Koren

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:47:47 +0000

Michael Bradley of the United States is challenged by Robert Koren of Slovenia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bob Bradley head coach of the USA gives instructions to Landon Donovan

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:47:32 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Bob Bradley head coach of the USA gives instructions to Landon Donovan during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with team mate Michael Bradley

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:36:06 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with team mate Michael Bradley during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Zlatan Ljubijankic of Slovenia is tackled by Jay Demerit (L)

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:13:30 +0000

Zlatan Ljubijankic of Slovenia is tackled by Jay Demerit (L) and Francisco Torres of the United States (R) during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Clint Dempsey of the United States is challenged by Bostjan Cesar

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:59:29 +0000

Clint Dempsey of the United States is challenged by Bostjan Cesar of Slovenia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Landon Donovan of the United States is dejected

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:52:09 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Landon Donovan of the United States is dejected after Slovenia goes ahead during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R) and UEFA President Michel Platini

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:51:53 +0000

FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R) and UEFA President Michel Platini (L) attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Oguchi Onyewu of the United States challenges Milivoje Novakovic of Slovenia

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:51:51 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Oguchi Onyewu of the United States challenges Milivoje Novakovic of Slovenia for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Valter Birsa of Slovenia celebrates scoring

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36:51 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Valter Birsa of Slovenia celebrates scoring the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The United States team line up

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36:50 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: The United States team line up ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Slovenia players celebrate Valter Birsa scoring

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36:49 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: Slovenia players celebrate Valter Birsa scoring the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Robbie Findley of the United States is chased by Marko Suler

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36:34 +0000

Robbie Findley of the United States is chased by Marko Suler of Slovenia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

US supporters cheer before the match Slovenia versus USA

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:13:23 +0000

US supporters cheer before the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match Slovenia versus USA on June 18, 2010 at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE – AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE

USA fans enjoy the atmosphere

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:13:23 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: USA fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

A USA fan enjoys the atmosphere

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:13:08 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 18: A USA fan enjoys the atmosphere during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Slovenia’s national team players jog during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:34 +0000

Slovenia’s national team players jog during a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Africa’s first World Cup kicks off today with hosts South Africa taking on Mexico at Soweto’s showpiece Soccer City venue in front of 95,000 spectators, in suburban Johannesburg, followed by France and Uruguay in Cape Town.

Slovenia national team forward Zlatan Ljubijankic

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:33 +0000

Slovenian national team forward Zlatan Ljubijankic answers questions during a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 ahead of the 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Africa’s first World Cup kicks off today with hosts South Africa taking on Mexico at Soweto’s showpiece Soccer City venue in front of 95,000 spectators, in suburban Johannesburg, followed by France and Uruguay in Cape Town.

Slovenia’s national team forward Milivoje Novakovic

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:18 +0000

Slovenia’s national team forward Milivoje Novakovic stretches during a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Africa’s first World Cup kicks off today with hosts South Africa taking on Mexico at Soweto’s showpiece Soccer City venue in front of 95,000 spectators, in suburban Johannesburg, followed by France and Uruguay in Cape Town.

Slovenian national team forward Tim Matavz

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:16 +0000

Slovenian national team forward Tim Matavz answers questions during a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 ahead of the 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Africa’s first World Cup kicks off today with hosts South Africa taking on Mexico at Soweto’s showpiece Soccer City venue in front of 95,000 spectators, in suburban Johannesburg, followed by France and Uruguay in Cape Town.

The head coach of Slovenia, Matjas Kek

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:14 +0000

The head coach of Slovenia, Matjas Kek, answers questions during a press conference after a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Africa’s first World Cup kicks off today with hosts South Africa taking on Mexico at Soweto’s showpiece Soccer City venue in front of 95,000 spectators, in suburban Johannesburg, followed by France and Uruguay in Cape Town.

Head coach of Slovenia’s national football team Matjas Kek (C) talks with Tim Matavz (L), Rene Krhin (R) and Robert Koren (front).

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:13 +0000

Head coach of Slovenia’s national football team Matjas Kek (C) talks with Tim Matavz (L), Rene Krhin (R) and Robert Koren (front) during a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 10, 2010.

Slovenian national team forward Nejc Pecnik attends a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:15:12 +0000

Slovenian national team forward Nejc Pecnik attends a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 9, 2010 ahead of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER

Head coach of Slovenia’s national football team Matjas Kek (C) talks with Tim Matavz (L), Rene Krhin (R) and Robert Koren (front) during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:43 +0000

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek gives instructions to players during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:42 +0000

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek gives instructions to players during a training session at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 10, 2010 ahead of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / Mustafa Ozer

Rene Krhin of Slovenia poses

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:41 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 09: Rene Krhin of Slovenia poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2010 portrait session on June 9, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Milivoje Novakovic of Slovenia poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2010 portrait session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:40 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 09: Milivoje Novakovic of Slovenia poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2010 portrait session on June 9, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek is seen on the pitch during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:39 +0000

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek is seen on the pitch during a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 9, 2010 ahead of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / Mustafa Ozer

Slovenian national team striker Marko Suler answers questions during a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:24 +0000

Slovenian national team striker Marko Suler answers questions during a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 9, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER

Slovenian national team striker Bojan Jokic answers questions during a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:14:09 +0000

Slovenian national team striker Bojan Jokic answers questions during a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 9, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER

Head coach of the Slovenian national football team Matjas Kek answers questions during a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:54 +0000

Head coach of the Slovenian national football team Matjas Kek answers questions during a press conference after Slovenia’s team held a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 8, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER

Slovenia’s players run during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:53 +0000

Slovenia’s players run during a training session at the Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on June 7, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament. AFP PHOTO / MUSTAFA OZER

Slovenia’s national football players board their bus team upon their arrival on June 7, 2010 at the

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:38 +0000

Slovenia’s national football players board their bus team upon their arrival on June 7, 2010 at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg ahead of the June 11 to July 11 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Slovenian national football team members arrive on June 7, 2010 at the O.R. Tambo international airp

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:23 +0000

Slovenian national football team members arrive on June 7, 2010 at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg ahead of the June 11 to July 11 FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Slovenia’s national football team captain Robert Koren answers journalists’ questions upon the squad

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:22 +0000

Slovenia’s national football team captain Robert Koren answers journalists’ questions upon the squad’s arrival on June 7, 2010 at O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg ahead of the June 11 to July 11 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Slovenian national football team players arrive on June 7, 2010 at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:13:07 +0000

Slovenian national football team players arrive on June 7, 2010 at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg ahead of the June 11 to July 11 FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Slovenian national football team coach Matjaz Kek speaks to journalists on June 7, 2010 upon the squad’s arrival at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:38 +0000

Slovenian national football team coach Matjaz Kek speaks to journalists on June 7, 2010 upon the squad’s arrival at the O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg ahead of the June 11 to July 11 FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Milivoje Novakovic (C) of Slovenia celebrates his first goal with team mates

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:37 +0000

MARIBOR, SLOVENIA – JUNE 4: Milivoje Novakovic (C) of Slovenia celebrates his first goal with team mates during the International Friendly match between Slovenia and New Zealand at the Stadion Ljudski vrt on June 4, 2010 in Maribor, Slovenia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Group Picture of North Korea’s national team before a friendly football game against Greece

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:18 +0000

Group Picture of North Korea’s national team before a friendly football game against Greece in Altach on May 25, 2010 ahead of their participation to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / SEBASTIAN DERUNGS

Slovenian team celebrate

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:17 +0000

Slovenian team celebrate after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg soccer match against Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometres from the capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1-0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Slovenia’s team celebrate near Russia’s Aleksander Anjukov

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:16 +0000

Slovenia’s team celebrate near Russia’s Aleksander Anjukov after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometres from the capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1-0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Russia’s Jurij Zirkhov (C)

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:01 +0000

Russia’s Jurij Zirkhov (C) vies with Slovenia’s Bostjan Cesar during their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg football match between Slovenia and Russia, in Maribor, some 150 kilometers from capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1:0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek (C) celebrates as defeated Russia’s coach Guus Hiddink walks on the pitch

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:12:00 +0000

Slovenia’s coach Matjaz Kek (C) celebrates as defeated Russia’s coach Guus Hiddink walks on the pitch after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg football match between Slovenia and Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometers from capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1:0 and was qualifyied for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Slovenia’s scorer Zlatko Dedic celebrates

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:11:58 +0000

Slovenia’s scorer Zlatko Dedic celebrates after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg soccer match against Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometres from the capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1:0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Slovenia’s Miso Brecko celebrates

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Slovenia’s Miso Brecko celebrates after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometres from the capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1-0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN

Slovenia’s team celebrate

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:11:56 +0000

Slovenia’s team celebrate after their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometres from the capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1-0 and qualified for the WC2010 in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN