A dozen Ballardites braved the early morning hours and celebrated the United States' impressive comeback against Slovenia in the second match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup July 18 at Wingmasters Sports Bar on 24th Avenue Northwest.

Slovenia went into halftime with a 2-0 lead, but the United States was able to turn things around early in the second half with Landon Donovan's goal in the 48th minute.

Michael Bradley tied the match at two apiece, sealing an improbable one-point tie for the United States, with a goal in the 82nd minute, sending the Wingmasters crowd into a frenzy.

A third U.S. goal a few minutes later was called off by the referee for a foul, a call that was met with outrage by players, announcers and Ballardites alike.

Wingmasters will be opening early for all U.S. World Cup matches.

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