US, Honduras tied 1-1 at break

CHICAGO - A goal within the first five minutes of play by Honduras and a penalty kick goal by Landon Donovan in the 43rd minute has the United States Men's National Team tied with Honduras 1-1 at halftime at Soldier Field.

The early goal, struck by Carlos Costly and assisted by Wilson Palacios, put the US down from the beginning and on the attack.

Despite several chances and keeping the ball on their side of the pitch for most of the half, the US could not muster a goal against the defense of the Hondurans during the first 42 minutes of play.

Conor Casey of the US got a yellow card in the 20th minute of play and also missed an open shot at goal in the 21st off of a cross into the box.

The US got another chance at a point in the 31st minute, but a diving stab by Honduran goalie Noel Valladares blocked the cross attempt by Jonathan Spector of the US and sent the ball forward once again.

Then, a handball, courtesy of Mario Beata of Honduras, gave the US a penalty kick. Donovan capitalized, and the score was once again deadlocked.

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