USA Wins Group C
It took until the very end, but the United States found a way to win Group C of the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday.
Needing a win over Algeria to win the Group, the U.S. scored a goal in stoppage time of its contest thanks to a Landon Donovan rebound shot that gave the Americans a 1-0 win and first place in the group.
USA had 4/1 odds to win the group according to the online sports book Sportsbook.com which means a $100 bet on the U.S. will pay out $400.
England defeated Slovenia 1-0 in its final game to earn the second spot into the round of 16 tournament. The English had struggled all tournament until breaking through with a win on Wednesday.
England 1-0-2 Slovenia 1-1-1 Algeria 0-2-1 *Won group on a tiebreaker Bet The 2010 World Cup
2010 World Cup Group C Results
Posted: 6/23/10 1:12PM ET