In the FIFA World Cup, England and the United States have advanced to the Round of Sixteen. In the Group C matches played today, while England beat Slovenia One-Nil , the United States beat Algeria by the same margin.The USA topped its group for the first time since 1930. with 5 points. They have five points. England also progressed with 5 points, but got the second spot, due to an inferior goal diference.At Port Elizabeth, England's match-winning goal against Slovenia came through Jermain Defoe in the 23rd minute. Before the start of today's play, Slovenia were the group toppers with four points. However, Slovenia's campaign ended following their defeat against England, and USA's One-Nil win against Algeria.In the match against Algeria in Pretoria, Landon Donovan scored the all-important goal for the United States in injury time. Algeria, which has never advanced beyond the group phase in a World Cup, finished with one point from its dour draw with England earlier. In the two Group D matches at Midnight tonight Ghana will take on Germany in Johannesburg and Australia will play against Serbia in Nelspruit.
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