Tearful Donovan sees ‘good in the world’ as American dream lives on

UNITED STATES hero Landon Donovan wiped away the tears as he reflected on his last-gasp winner against Algeria, saying it made him believe there was “good in the world” following a difficult time for him personally.

Tearful Donovan sees ‘good in the world’ as American dream lives on

With England en route to victory over Slovenia in the other Group C match, both the US and opponents Algeria looked to be heading out as their game in Pretoria entered stoppage time at 0-0.

However, Donovan popped up in the last few moments to slot home after the ball had rolled loose in the area.

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