@FlameRaptorRaven's rating of United States vs Algeria

@FlameRaptorRaven rated the United States vs Algeria game 9.0 out of 10 in FIFA on June 23, 2010. Final score: United States 1 – Algeria 0. Group C . Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“A really good game that gave us USA’s greatest soccer moment since making it to the quarter finals in 2002. As always, context is key. If you think the USA is arrogant, let me introduce you to England. When the 2010 World Cup draws were completed and England’s group was revealed, The Sun published the infamous EASY cover. They took the first letter of each group member, England, Algeria, Slovenia and USA (Yanks) to write EASY while implying England had gotten a very fortunate group. Well, heading into the final group game, USA had the chance to give England a massive middle finger while stealing the group at the death. Also they needed to win in order to qualify for the round of 16. In the final minutes, the USA got the ball and ran on the counter attack. They needed a goal to stay alive. It was likely their last chance. Dempsey went in, got stopped and Landon Donavon flew it like a fighter jet to score the winner and clinch the group for the USA while forcing England to eat crow. ”

Rating published on June 11, 2026 by @FlameRaptorRaven.