SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) _ Jozy Altidore now has plenty of
time to rest his ailing left hamstring.
The United States has been eliminated by Belgium 2-1 in overtime in the second
round of the World Cup, puncturing the soccer bubble that Americans had enjoyed
for a couple of weeks.
Following a scoreless 90 minutes of regulation, Belgium scored two quick goals
at the start of the 30-minute overtime. Julian Green got one back for the U.S.
in the 107th minute of the match. Despite putting on late pressure, the U.S.
failed to score the equalizer.
U.S. goalie Tim Howard was the reason the Americans even reached overtime,
making several tough stops during the scoreless regulation. Howard finished with
16 saves.
The U.S. was trying to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since
2002.
Belgium next plays Argentina, which beat Switzerland 1-0 in extra time. The
lone goal was scored in the 118th minute.