Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup wit a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination Wednesday, Donovan brought the ball up field on a counterattack and Jozy Altidore's shot on the breakaway was tipped by Clint Dempsey into goalkeeper Rais Bolihi. The rebound went to Donovan, who kicked it from about 8 yards for one of the biggest goals in U.S. soccer history.
"I've been through a lot the last four years, " Donovan said half an hour after the end, crying and his voice cracked. "I'm so glad it culminated this way. When you try to do things the right way, it's good to get rewarded."
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