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Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by StealthyMe(m): 5:27am On Jul 02, 2014 |
For in making 15 saves, the Everton custodian had set a new World Cup record since such statistics were first collected in 1966. Peru's Ramon Quiroga held the previous best with 13 against Holland in 1978.It was the best performance from an American goalkeeper since Sylvester Stallone’s exploits in the 1981 film Escape to Victory. And Howard’s display belonged on the big screen. Only there was to be no fairytale ending, Belgium emerging 2-1 victors after another pulsating affair at these finals. But it mattered not, the 35-year-old had etched his name in the history books. Seventeen of Belgium’s 39 shots had found the target, only the extra-time efforts of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku managing to evade Howard; by this juncture, however, his rearguard had tired and the netminder was exposed. Divock Origi had been thwarted three times, Eden Hazard twice, even defender Jan Vertonghen had been denied by the gloveman on a couple of occasions. He had improvised to use his feet, chest and knees. Howard’s heat map serves to highlight his red-hot display. He even swept up on the edge of his penalty area – Manuel Neuer style – when called upon. Ultimately, the only thing Howard couldn't save was the day.
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Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by StealthyMe(m): 5:36am On Jul 02, 2014 |
Excellent Goalie |
Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by shugacaneman: 5:47am On Jul 02, 2014 |
nice one tim |
Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by ammyluv2002(f): 6:01am On Jul 02, 2014 |
That guy is cool, I really like him. ...wish he's our second keeper * hope I'm not too greedy sha* Btw, I'm obsessed with good keeper |
Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by StealthyMe(m): 6:25am On Jul 02, 2014 |
ammyluv2002: That guy is cool, I really like him. ...wish he's our second keeper * hope I'm not too greedy sha* He's married oo..so don't be obsessed - lol And u're been greedy ; where there's an Enyeama,a Howard aint needed. |
Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by Ridwan123(m): 6:35am On Jul 02, 2014 |
Good for him and his country... |
Re: Tim Howard Sets New Worldcup Record by dopeJemi: 6:49am On Jul 02, 2014 |
ammyluv2002: That guy is cool, I really like him. ...wish he's our second keeper * hope I'm not too greedy sha* He used to be our goalkeeper |
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