Source: Daily_Mail
Jurgen Klinsmann starts with win in USA v Honduras
Clint Dempsey scored the only goal as the United States edged past Honduras in Miami to give Jurgen Klinsmann his first win as national coach.[LNB]The Fulham forward struck in the 36th minute at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens while goalkeeper Tim Howard made some key saves as the visitors played a full part.[LNB]Honduras almost went ahead when Jerry Bengston got ahead of the defence and broke into the box, firing a shot Howard saved at point-blank range and the Everton keeper then kept out Carlo Costly's effort.[LNB] On target: Clint Dempsey (right) struck for the USA[LNB] New man: Jurgen Klinsmann[LNB]The hosts took the lead when Steve Cherundolo slipped a short pass to Brek Shea who in turn sent a firm, low cross into the area which was dummied by Jozy Altidore and deflected off the heel of Michael Orozco Fiscal as it went through his legs.[LNB]The ball reached Dempsey who dragged the ball back to his left foot and bent a curling left-footed shot from 15 yards which went into the left-hand corner of the goal past keeper Donis Escobar.[LNB]Honduras continued to attack, Boniek Garcia, Roger Espinoza and Bengston all producing efforts on goal.[LNB]Dempsey did have the ball in the net again six minutes from time but his header was disallowed for a foul on Maynor Figueroa.[LNB]The victory was the first for Klinsmann in four games since he replaced Bob Bradley in July. [LNB] Scotland 1 Liechtenstein 0: Scots can toast their heroic new head boy - Mackail-Smith keeps Levein's men in Euro huntWorthington ponders future after Northern Ireland fail to qualify for Euros[LNB]
