World Cup: Team USA Ties Slovenia, Fans Pile On Ref

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After falling behind by two goals in the first half, Team USA achieved a stunning comeback to tie Slovenia late in the second half today.

The Americans even looked poised to claim victory in the 85th minute after Donovan's free kick was headed into the Slovenian net by Edu, but the Malian referee, Koman Coulibaly (nickname: "Sleepy Eyes") called a foul on the U.S. and nullified the goal.

As a result all the American fans are pushing now for Algeria to defeat England, which would provide two chances for the Stars and Stripes to advance in Group C.

And however exalted at the stunning rally they may be, many viewers are still bitter about what they feel was unfair treatment by the ref. A sampling.

Live Blogs

WorldCupBlog blogger Andres: Someone smack the sh*t out of this referee, please.

CBS Sports: This ref hasn't had his finest evening, that's for sure. Just ask Findley.

The Wall Street Journal: And fans here are livid. "This is a Slovenian ref!" cries out one fan. They've been frustrated with the ref all game but things have boiled over. All are incredulous that Edu's score was called offside.

Twitter

USA had a great game against Slovenia. Great way to come back from 2-0. Had the ref worn his glasses it would have been USA 3-2!Fri Jun 18 16:12:24 via webLee Gillen
lgillen

Breaking News: Mali ref named next president of SloveniaFri Jun 18 16:12:17 via webCrown Wearer
KM12K10

RT @MaksimC WOW!!! The WORST officiating at USA/Slovenia game!!! Don't know about you all, but I say USA won 3-2!!! #badcallFri Jun 18 16:12:26 via webDiana
My_Alegria

Can someone explain to me how a goal can be disallowed without ... explanation? No one knows what the call was? How does that fly? #worldcupFri Jun 18 16:00:58 via UberTwitterMichael Smith
MrMichael_Smith

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