I've Got That Special Feeling
du Nord, October 15, 2009
Now that was the best tie I’ve ever watched. Down early 2-0 the US fought back hard to earn a tie in the final seconds of the game, keeping the US at the top of the table and pushing Honduras into the World Cup.Bornstien scores as heard on Honduran radio.Two nations exploded with sound as, Bornstien’s head hit the ball and sent it bouncing into the bottom corner of the net.As the US team celebrated, the large and rancorous crowd danced and shook the stands. The cheers weren’t just for the tie; they were for the successful completion of the long and arduous path that is World Cup Qualifying.At the front of everyone’s mind was Charlie Davies in his hospital room. Though he wasn’t conscious to watch the game, he was on the mind of everyone watching and playing. Altidore was full of emotion as he desperately tried to score to honor his friend.As the team celebrated the successful campaign, Landon waved a flag with a large 9 and the initials “AJR.”Tears were in the eyes of every American supporter. In the booth,