Slovenia, the next opponent for the United States, find themselves alone atop Group C after a 1-0 win over Algeria on Sunday.
With the win, the World Cup's smallest nation put itself in prime position to advance beyond the group stage for the first time.
An ill-conceived second half substitution proved fatal for the Algerians.
After committing two mindless fouls in only three minutes, Abdelkader Ghezzal was sent off, giving the Slovenians a man-up advantage in the 73rd minute.
Slovenia's Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute on a long-distance shot that confounded goalkeeper Fawzi Chaouchi. From there, 10-man Algeria could not muster any legitimate threat to equalize.
Slovenia earned three points to take the lead in Group C. The United States and England are tied with one point after drawing yesterday. England goalkeeper Robert Green's historic blunder allowed the game-tying goal for the United States.
Looking ahead, Slovenia and the United States play Friday at 9:30 am ET, followed later in the day by England versus Algeria.
With remaining match-ups with powerful England and a rugged US side, Algeria's Desert Foxes now face long odds in a quest to advance in their first cup appearance in 24 years.
With the win, the World Cup's smallest nation put itself in prime position to advance beyond the group stage for the first time.
An ill-conceived second half substitution proved fatal for the Algerians.
After committing two mindless fouls in only three minutes, Abdelkader Ghezzal was sent off, giving the Slovenians a man-up advantage in the 73rd minute.
Slovenia's Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute on a long-distance shot that confounded goalkeeper Fawzi Chaouchi. From there, 10-man Algeria could not muster any legitimate threat to equalize.
Slovenia earned three points to take the lead in Group C. The United States and England are tied with one point after drawing yesterday. England goalkeeper Robert Green's historic blunder allowed the game-tying goal for the United States.
Looking ahead, Slovenia and the United States play Friday at 9:30 am ET, followed later in the day by England versus Algeria.
With remaining match-ups with powerful England and a rugged US side, Algeria's Desert Foxes now face long odds in a quest to advance in their first cup appearance in 24 years.
