“It is over! The USA have made it, in a Hollywood-style finish!”

— Ian Darke

United States v. Algeria http://www.listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=DALDkkXodRU (23 June 2010). <br class="br">2010s, 2010, 2010 FIFA World Cup

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