The U.S. National soccer team came from one goal down on Saturday night to register a win against Honduras in Chicago in their final CONCACAF FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifier before heading off to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Landon Donovan’s penalty kick and a game-winning header from team captain Carlos Bocanegra in the 68th minute in front of 55,647 fans at Soldier Field was enough for the USA to secure victory.
Match: United States vs. Honduras Date: June 6, 2009
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying; Final Round
Venue: Soldier Field — Chicago
Kickoff: 7:27 p.m. CT
Attendance: 55,647
Weather: Partly cloudy, 53 degrees
Scoring Summary:
HON — Carlos Costly (Carlos Pavon) 5th minute
USA — Landon Donovan (penalty) 43
USA — Carlos Bocanegra (Clint Dempsey) 68