Tim Howard faced an onslaught of shots from Belgium in the last of the group games.
Howard's tally of 15 saves in this game is the highest number made by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match since records began in 1966.
Despite a spirited USA performance, Belgium eventually went on the win the match 2-1.
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Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
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