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    U.S. rises to the occasion against Argentina

    By Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPNsoccernet

    Sunday, June 8, 2008

    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After a disappointing showing against England, and a better but still not complete effort in a loss to Spain, the United States had one more chance to show its fans that it could stand toe-to-toe with a world power. The Americans did just that on Sunday, riding a heroic effort from Tim Howard to battle Argentina, the No. 1 team in the world, to a scoreless tie in front of 78,682 at Giants Stadium. Argentina did what it is known for early on, creating countless chanc ...

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