(photo courtesy of the U.S. Olympic Committee)By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications
BEIJING, CHINA (August 7, 2008) Houston Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden scored the USA's only goal to lead the Americans to a 1-0 win over Japan to open group play at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Holden's goal came after a scoreless first half when he found the goal in the 47th minute.
The victory puts the United States at the top of the Group B table pending the outcome of the match between Nigeria and the Netherlands, which is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Team USA will return to action on Sunday, August 10, when it faces the Netherlands at 7:45 p.m. in Tianjin.
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