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    Howard trumps Friedel in FA Cup showdown

    By Ravi Ubha

    Monday, February 16, 2009

    A roundup of notable U.S. players in action in Europe over the past two weeks: England Premier League Brad Friedel, Aston Villa: Friedel had barely anything to do in goal in his return to Blackburn on Feb. 7, as Villa won 2-0. Sunday was a different story. Everton ended Villa's 15-game unbeaten streak by prevailing 3-1 in their F.A. Cup fifth-round encounter at Goodison Park. Not helped by his defense, Friedel conceded off a corner kick in the fourth minute and penalty in the middle of t ...

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