Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria - 2010 World Cup
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2010
- Landon Donovan scored for the U.S. in injury time to give the Americans a stunning 1-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup.
Brilliant call from Ian Darke, one of my new favorite sports commentators. "You could not write a script like this!" - Sport
Still say it was a stupid decision not to bring him to Brazil.
HyperSole definatley was. When Altidore went down with a blown quad/hammy....what better player to replace him than landon.....
He WAS American soccer for 15 years. I still have my 2014 Donovan jersey, better save it lol.
Probably, but he had a POINT TO MAKE.........Bear Bryant dismissed Joe Namath from the team because he had a rule about no drinking during the season, it was the CULTURE OF THE TEAM that mattered more than the damned drink, if he let Joe Namath get away with it then he lost the TEAM because he was big on discipline, that is why he won 6 National Titles and could have won four of 5 more if he had the Yankee votes (The Northern AP Voters were biased for Yankee Teams).
So,the point is, Donovan wanted to PLAY FOOTBALL, he had women problems etc. etc. But to be a Champ, you have to be dedicated, if he let Donavon get away with half-stepping, then that creates a BAD PROCESS. So, in away, he was right, but for the team, he was wrong..........He should have set the team down and told them, I am going to bring him to Brazil for YOU GUYS........Not because hes worthy of coming. Then after that, he will never ply for me again. In Germany, losing one man means nothing.
We would have been a much more dangerous team in brazil and a bunch of the petty nonsense from the jurgen klinsmann era of us soccer could have been avoided. The year leading up to the World Cup, Donovan led a rather inexperienced side to first place in Gold Cup while taking home the golden boot and MVP of the tournament. Led the team in goals, assists, and chances created. Dude was averaging 1.8 combined goals/assists per 90 mins(A US SOCCER RECORD!!!). THEN bags a goal and an assist vs our bitter rivals Mexico IN THE VERY GAME THAT QUALIFIED US FOR THE WORLD CUP. HALF STEPPING?!? On what planet is this guy not worthy of coming to the world cup?!? On what planet is someone who has a goal and an assist vs Mexico not in our top 23. On what planet was he not worthy? The truth is Jurgen created a bad process all on his own and we would be here talking about something much different and much more enjoyable had the most productive player in us soccer history been our super sub in Brazil. It should have been Donovan coming on the pitch at the end of the Belgium game and this should be obvious to anyone who has watched 2 seconds of us soccer.
He probably buries that shot Wondo missed…
Man, Altidore, Dempsey, Donovan... that was quite an attack. Really miss seeing that in 2014 :(
Do you still miss it now?
junta8710 I do. The US had possession of the ball for about 30% of the game. They barely held it together against Germany. They need Donovan and we're going to see that more and more IF they progress.
junta8710 yes...could've used him.
Too late now he's retiring this year
+Hi, Neighbor! Altidore has never been good in games that matter. only scores in friendlies
I remember this like it was yesterday. Boy, that was our year.. Should've had it. Ian Darke is an amazing commentator, chills every time.
The 2002 team featured a better squad which went all the way to the quarterfinals.
small ed did anyone ask you fam? Nah. Dismissed.
REALLY should’ve beaten Ghana, it still annoys me to this day how after all that fanfare we lost the next game. I feel we could’ve beaten Uruguay as well. But we were very, very tired against Ghana.
Hell, it annoys me that we didn’t beat shitty ass Slovenia.
Yea, Ian Darke...best commentator ever....
@@Kavskops respectfully disagree with that.
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Anyone that doesn’t get goosebumps from this needs to wake up. It’s such an earth shattering play/shot and call. Just wow. I’ll never forget it. Ian Darke and Landon Donovan are the best. Wow.
"GO GO USA!! Certainly through, oh it's incredible!!"
Did u liked his comment?
Ian Darke is so great
He's saying goal goal
@@ThePopbanks007 I think he said gold goal
@@ThePopbanks007 Ian Darke is on record in an interview saying that he said "GO GO!", not "goal goal" lol
Man, and I was THERE. I still can't believe it. I can't believe this actually happened...and that now it is 8 years later already
5 years ago today. still gives me goosebumps.
Genuinely great moment. I won't engage in 'should Donovan or should not Donovan be in the WC' I will simply remember one of the greatest moments in the US' World Cup history and thank Donovan for all he gave for the red white and blue. Thank you, Landon.
but he should have been
I'll never forget the events that led to and culminated on this day, Wednesday June 23, 2010. The previous week was finals week of my freshman year of high school, but I missed 3 of my finals on that Thursday & Friday because my dad and I drove from LA to Pebble Beach after my classes on Wednesday the 16th for the US Open that Thursday through Sunday. To make up those 3 missed finals, I reached an agreement with my teachers to take one final each day the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. That Wednesday the 23rd, the match started at 6 AM my time. I had to be at my school at 8:30 to take my last final, so I knew I had plenty of time to watch the match then take the just over 5 minute walk to school. Both my parents had to leave for work at halftime so I was left to watch the 2nd half by myself. I knew, as we all did, that the USA had to win or they'd be eliminated. So in the 90th minute, when Landon Donovan, the star player of my hometown LA Galaxy, received the outlet from Tim Howard and streamed forward downfield, I knew this was a, if not THE, last chance. Then when Clint Dempsey got stuffed by the Algerian keeper, I jumped up and yelled so loudly in disbelief. But my yelling turned into a cheer of exuberance when my hometown hero slotted home the match winner. I screamed and cried tears of joy as I first ran across the couch then all throughout the empty house. As a huge fan of sports in general, this goal was the greatest sports moment of my then 14 & 1/2 year life. Ian Darke's commentary of "Go, go, USA!" still resonates with me and I get goosebumps every time I hear/think of it. After coming down from such a euphoria and regaining composure, I looked at the clock and it was 8:25. I then had to sprint to school to get there on time for my last final (I walked in the room at 8:29). I then proceeded to ace my final which secured my A in the class.So overall, June 16-23, 2010 was one of the most eventful and memorable weeks of my life, capped off by the most important goal in US Soccer history.
amazing
Incredible story. It's such a shame that our national team is so shambolic currently. The fact that we didn’t compete in 18' was a disgrace.
Ughhhh what a drag that story was. Fuckin golf dork
Many people says: why the algerian players get shocked if they dont even go to the next game anyways? Well its soccer and its a world cup, you are playing here for your country, at the same time you are the hero and the dreams come true for many childrens in your country and the hope and happiness that you can give for a moment in the life of your countrymen for fell proud and to get respect in the eyes of many.
Thats its soccer, so simple and so amazing to understand...A BALL and A GOAL.
Now after missing the World Cup in 2018, the United States is back in it in 2022. Still one of the best moments in USMNT history
There is nothing bigger than football/soccer. It is the greatest sport, no other sport comes close.
the goal, the commentary. timeless
Ian Darke frigging rules
jimvanders the best, he’s just the damn best. I’d put him and Emerick at the top for sports in the USA
How does Julian Green who never got a game in before April, John Anthony Brooks who hasn't even had any impressive performances in USA shirt, a paltry Beckermann, an underwhelming Bedoya, a Timmy Chandler who barely partook in quailfying, a Brad Davis, and a Yedlin get in over Donovan? With all respect to the other guys, and I do understand Klinsmann is trying to tie the Germans to the United States for good, and I know it's slightly dumb to compare a winger to central midfielders and defenders getting in the side, but why get rid of Donovan? He's a national hero in the soccer world. I grew up watching him, and when he's on the pitch for USA, he fills me with pride and joy. It's a shame the way he's been treated under Klinsmann even when proving how instrumental he is in last year's tourney.
^this
It was also interesting how Donovan was listed as a forward coming into camp when he has historically excelled at right or left mid positions. Which in that case will make the point I'm trying to make moot, but the most perplexing one on the list for me is Brad Davis. If he ends up getting a crucial assist, goal, or plays well (although I dont see him getting much playing time) I won't question Jurgen's decision. Comparing the two the only advantages I see Davis having over Donovan is that he is slightly better at set pieces and he helps out more defensively. But then, Donovan is a great passer and is pretty darn solid on set piece deliveries. When the 70th minute rolls around I won't feel very hopeful when Davis comes in as a sub as opposed to Donovan. I hope I am wrong. At any rate, I will be cheering my USMNT on come June 16th. Heck, come May 27th when they play Azerbaijan in a WC warm-up game.
If you watched the first episode of ESPN Films: March to Brazil his head wasn't in it, he admitted he wouldn't be able to play well after training so hard. Donovan is a legend but an underachiever, he could've been so much better if he stuck it out in Europe. I respect Klinsmann for making the decision, he's looking out for our future not what someone did 4 years ago.
I totally agree, but before I say anything, I want to see what happens in Brazil 2014. If we have a campaign similar to the french campaign in 2010 then perhaps Klinsmann made mistakes. Klinsmann is looking at the youth of america, if you are familiar with the german soccer doctrines, the reason why Germany is now one of the top international teams is because of the outstanding development of their youth. Hopefully Klinsmann's decisions only makes the USA soccer team better and more able to compete against strong teams like Brazil, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, etc.
Senor Sota Senor Sota, then I suppose you didn't watch his performance in the Gold Cup only 10 months ago, the only American attended Competition worth speaking, with the exception of the WC qualifiers - including the clincher on September 10th v Mexico? Yup.....MVP at Gold Cup! and Goal / Assist in that final qualifier for LD. BTW, Donovan broke his U.S. MNT points record for a calendar year with 24 in 2013 (eight goals, eight assists), so the "age" argument doesn't work here either. No, this is an ego play (from Klinnsman) - nothing else makes sense. If for nothing else, LD's WC experience and ability to finish under pressure, should have him in the final 23, no debate necessary. And by the way, Underachievers don't reach the status of "Legend", so your comment makes no sense here. The US are a better team when he is on the field, even at 32. The US are going to have a heckuva time getting through with, or without, Donovan. Their chances would have been better if he was there. Big mistake from Klinnsman - Nuf said.
Still brings a tear to my eye
Donavan may have been left the team for 2014, but this moment will forever be enshrined in USA soccer history.
GrandpaPriusGaming I was at the game no doubt best goal ever for USA if can believe it tying England almost as good South Africa was great except for Ghana who we payed back in Brazil
@@paulsoxl7739 how did you get to South Africa ?
@@Yusoo8 I booked a trip through Road Trips. They are a sports travel company, based out of Winnipeg. You book your flight there and back, they do the rest. In 2010 stayed in Johannesburg. Bussed to all the games. I took a 3 day side trip (a safari) which they booked.
I also used them in 2014 Brazil was great.
I still have goosebumps. Permanent goosebumps. One of the greatest calls in sports history. Period.
I like Ian and everything but Andres Cantor commentary is so much better you can hear the excitement and passion he has during the counter attack and his 25 second gol rant plus the replay narration on point
ian darke's commentary gets me every time
I remember this. I was home... alone. Donovan scored and all I was able to do was break out in laughter. Such an awesome moment.
Respect from Brazil.
This was the blueprint of Belgium's late goal against Japan. Ian Darke......nuts !!
love that announcer. I will remember that call forever.
I literally scream when Donovan score 🤩🇺🇲❤💪
simply an amazing moment. one of the times in sports i shall remember where i was, who was with me, and how i felt.... i watched the reply 20 times already, just can't get enough. stay adventurous, craig
Wish he was gonna be in Brazil... also lost in this amazing goal was the nice save the Algerian keeper had on Dempsey.
While Cantor was on the brink of having a seizure, Darke and co. are barely able to form complete sentences. Both unforgettable.
How this man won't be at the world cup is beyond me.
saw it at least 100 times and it never gets old!
Un
Stop
Able
I enjoy soccer so much when Ian Darke the master is calling the game. Thanks Ian.
Gives me goosebumps every single time I watch, thanks for everything, Landon
I hope 2022 gives us a moment like this again
I can't watch this enough! Thanks for posting!
Greatest American to ever play the game. Shame he's not on the list for Brazil.
I watched as it happened and I've watched the replay's time and time again. Does not get old!
Gave me goosebumps
One of the 35 greatest moments in the history of The Special Relationship. Than you Ian Dark
there were a bunch of us in the cafeteria where I work, and the place EXPLODED when Landon Donovan put that ball home. What a great finish to an overall frustrating game!
my favorite sports clip of ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!
This soccer team is different than any other US soccer team we have had in the past, in the way they are making americans enthusiastic about soccer again. In a country dominated by the likes of football and basketball, soccer is rising in popularity which is a good thing. Nice goal by the way.
Still so crazy.
Donovan is always in the right place to score. We still didn't produce a player like him.
The way Dempsey just topples over is hilarious
I am from Australia but I absolutely admired the way you guys kept attacking and pushing the game. All tournament I feel that you guys have been victims of poor calls, and this was justice and well deserved. Even I jumped for joy when this went in. Good luck for the rest of the tournament
It’s been more than 12 years since ur comment. Much respect and I hope u are well! 🤝
Kept out of the beginning of the video and perhaps the most important part is Tim Howards throw to get that break running. Recognized it immediately and threw it about half way down the field. Brilliant.
What a moment, WHAT A MOMENT. No more questions, Landon Donovan, your legacy is secure. No more questions about not coming through when it matters most, no more questions about your heart or desire. You have scored the biggest goal in the history of American soccer, and your legacy as secure. You may now take your rightful place as the greatest player in the history of US Soccer without question. Congratulations.
i can't stop watching this
This is by far the best video on You Tube.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!! I'm a kid and I will remember this my whole life!!!!!!
Thanks for showing the goal! WOW!
I'm crying out loud that he is not going to Brazil !
I am so upset that he is not going!!!
Dude, I could watch this all night...
Effing effortless. Making it look that way is the REAL genius behind his talent. The timing and confidence that takes under all that pressure...holy shiz, way to go LD!!! Team USA!!! Let's win this biatch!
This game is a slap in the face to everyone who says that the U.S. isn't a world class team. Landon Donovan FTW!
Kids who were watching this game will remember this all their lives. What an ending to the perfect game. This has solidified soccer in the US, as a relevant sport, that needs more attention. I will admit I haven't watched much soccer up until this years world cup. I am and forever will be a fan my USA Soccer team!
that was a good finish from donovan with all the pressure on him he kept cool and slotted it home i have seen player miss from there!!
i have played soccer for YEARS and i really do not understand how its NOT one of the most famous and most popular sport in america. I definitely think it should be one of the top sports! GO USA!!! I look forward to seeing us win :)
The announcer is excellent
Brilliant goal and brilliant play-by-play. I love Ian Darke.
This was unbelievable and what the WORLD CUP is all about, heart and breathtaking goals. What a beautiful game. Way to go USA, you deserved this. I think Donovan is highly underrated, likely because he plays MLS and not Professional European. He is up there with Kaka, Rooney but not quite with Messi or Ronaldo (of course).
I remember watching this while deployed in Afghanistan! Couches were flipped and non alcoholic beers were spilled everywhere!!!!!
What a great day for USA Football Fans!!!! So proud of our guys!!
Probably the best play of the Cup! Hand Down!
You are watching the greatest american soccer player ever!
Both wrong. Michael Bradley.
JoshGabs thats actually one of the dumbst things i've ever heard
Landon Donovan probably was the greatest US player ever, but Michael Bradley is currently the best and most important player for the USMNT
if we're talking about now, you're correct
JoshGabs He said ever, not now. Neither is really arguable.
I'm gonna miss Landon Donovan. #ThanksLD
I swear this is going to be on repeat until their next game... This. Was. Awesome
Congratulations for all US Soccer team !!!!
From Brazil
7 years later, can’t even qualify
I was in school watching that. It made my dayy
im not american, im british, not a big fan of the USA football team either, but bloody hell that was one dramatic goal! and to see the USA team look so thrilled piled on top of each other and the crowd going insane... you cant help but feel happy for them!
That was a great pass to Dempsey to make it all happen. Come to think of it Dempsey came very close to scoring three goals today. I hope Donovan ends up back with Everton. He is such a joy to watch.
i love how they always have energy to score in the end and you
can tell everyone on that field played their hearts out
and the GOAL! omg it takes only 4 ppl out of 11! awesome
throw from howard(my #1 goalie) donovans quickness and
hustle to keep going for the ball following up takes lots of work
especially running half of that huge field(#1 usa player) and the work from
altidore and dempsey is also great without both their work no goal. and the whole team=great! awesome team this year. hope!
THIS IS BREATHTAKINGLY EXCITING............ amen!
What a wonderful goal! I feel a great pleasure when I see Soccer growning up in US.
You'll be a great team in near future!
Cheers from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro! \o
It almost makes me glad that the refs made yet another ridiculous call and took back the goal Dempsey scored in the first half. The way this game unfolded was simply unbelievable. We had so many chances and just couldnt get the ball in the back of the net, and for Landon to punch that deflection back in the 91st minute just made it that much sweeter. Unbelievable heart and determination shown by the US team and we're moving on. Ghana will be a tough match, but I feel our boys will be ready!
Ian Drake capsulated this just so perfectly. It will live on as one of the greatest moments in American Soccer! That being said Landon Donovan cemented himself as one of Americas best player ever to grace the game. Although we will miss him terribly this Cup, it is exciting to think that if there are 22 players better than Landon, we might just have a chance at the group of death!!
GO GO USA!
There were not 23 players in our pool better than LD for Brazil. He led a relatively inexperienced side to first place in 2013 Gold Cup(while winning MVP of Tourney and Golden Boot). Dude was averaging 1.8 goals/assists per 90 mins the year leading up to the world cup(a US soccer record)...Then he bagged a goal and an assist vs our bitter rivals Mexico in the very game that qualified us for the World Cup(here we are 8 years later and we haven't beat Mexico since). On what planet is someone who plays a big role in beating Mexico to qualify us for the cup not in our top 23????? The decision to leave him off the roster was only to soothe JK's ego in the short term. I love Wondo, but it was Donovan who should have been used as a SUPER SUB in Brazil, this is painfully obvious. A lot of people would be in a better place right now- LD, Wondo, JK, Juilen Green, our fan base- all included.
Thank you for everything Landon! G.O.A.T.
Fantastic for the USA. Best moment of the World Cup so far, congratulations.
Un freakin beileveable!!! I watched this game live this morning and when this happend I went crazy.
Beautiful!
It's up for grabs now! Donovan! Right at the end!
The best world cup I've ever seen
Awesome!!! Donovan set it up and was there to finish it off. Great teamwork!
i hope they will give more attention to this sport from now on
love you forever donovan, I hope somehow you get in even if I have to root for an injury. YOU DESERVE IT!
10 years ago!!! A goal for the ages!!! 🇺🇸🏆⚽️ @landondonovan @USMNT @ussoccer @IanDarke @ESPNFC #LandonDonovan #90+1 #USMNT #USSoccer #WorldCup2010 #USAvALG #IanDarke #ESPN
That's right the comeback KINGS! I count this as a comeback as they took another GOOD goal away from us earlier in the game.
Aaaand he's not on the team sheet
@pedgeman: Thank you so much for the support. Everyone in the States who cares about this team loves any fan who loves the game as much as we do. I was really hoping you could get that 3rd and Germany could get and 2nd, but fate did not work for you. Strong finish for your team and good luck in the future.
BRILLIANT!!
it was so amazing, i saw Ghana against Germany and i know for sure Us gonna win, Good luck guys!!
This is my America! Engaging the rest of the world on their terms and showing we can play and win at the global game...with grit, determination, and no ego! We still haven't forgotten what good old fashioned American pragmatism and teamwork can deliver. Compared to the embarrassing, diva-like behavior of some of the other teams, these guys are truly inspiring.
I'd like to personally thank all of our friends (and maybe even newfound fans) from around the world for all of the congratulations.
what a goal. talk about a never-say-die attitude.
amazing goal
I am glad now they have more fans and really admired the tenacity and never giving up of the whole team. USA has gained respect in soccer in the whole world, you should see our soccer tv shows and everyone is so excited about this goal even me. Hope you guys the best in this Wolrd Cup and let put Concaf on the TOP yeah !!.. go americans!
one word: goosebumps!
I get the chills every time i watch this, USA!!!!!!
This goal that everyone makes a big deal over, was reallly just a tap in. I was always maintain that the Donovan goal against Brazil in Confed Cup finals was 1) A Better goal, 2) More beautiful n skillful 3) Accomplished against tougher opponents
Landon Donovan is a goddamn hero.
Truly an amazing destiny goal for USA! Congratulations for the moment to remember at World Cup 2010!
When DEmpsey gave the final touch and the goalie saved it I though it was over, but Donovan came out of nowhere!!he wasn't even in the screen at the time of the rebound and the rest is history