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The Group C match between England and Slovenia ended with England winning it 1-0. England dominated the match and with Defoe scoring the only goal of the match at the 23rd minute which, ensured the English team a berth in the round of 16. Defoe won the man of the match award.

In the other Group C match, USA thrashed their African counterpart with the last minute extra time goal. The match which saw no goals in the first 90 minutes produced a result when the match went to the extra times. US midfielder Donovan scored an excellent goal at 90+1 minute which helped USA win the match and thus securing the first position of the group.USA booked them a place in the knock out stages. Donovan has been named as the man of the match.