More bad news for Slovenia as Pecnik is injured in a clash with Dempsey and needs to be stretchered off.
90' +1
Foul by United States
90'
Offside for Slovenia
89'
In the last few minutes it has been Slovenia to try and restore their lead but Howard won't allow it as he makes two vital saves.
88'
Header on goal by Slovenia
87'
Z. Dedič enters the game and replaces V. Birsa.
85'
Foul by United States
Edu thinks to score the winning goal as he taps in from close range after a right-winged free kick but the referee has whistled for a foul.
84'
That equaliser means that Slovenia are no longer on course to become the first team at this tournament to secure a spot in the next round.
82'
M. Bradley has scored a goal for United States! Assist by J. Altidore.
There's the equaliser!! And it's Michael Bradley to smash it home after having the ball headed into his path by Altidore. 2-2!
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81'
Bradley attempts a shot from about 20 meters but the Slovenian keeper has no difficulties making the save.
80'
H. Gómez enters the game and replaces O. Onyewu.
77'
Shot wide of goal by United States
76'
The US are having difficulties getting close to Slovenia's goal as their opponents are still solid in defense.
Foul by Slovenia
75'
B. Jokić gets yellow.
Foul by Slovenia
74'
N. Pečnik enters the game and replaces Z. Ljubijankič.
Foul by United States
72'
A. Kirm gets yellow.
Foul by Slovenia
Shot on goal by United States
70'
Donovan's free kick hits the wall but Altidore then strikes on goal. Keeper Handanovic was well positioned though and makes the save.
Shot on goal by United States
69'
M. Šuler gets yellow.
Suler fouls Altidore near the area and seems lucky to get away with yellow. Dangerous free kick now for the Americans.
67'
Foul by United States
65'
Slovenia seem happy to defend their current lead and force their opponents to take the initiative. Feilhaber tries a shot from outside the area but it rolls wide of the right post.
63'
Foul by United States
62'
Edu handles the ball and Slovenia get a free kick on the right wing. It's swung in by Birsa but Howard punches away.
61'
Foul by United States
59'
Foul by Slovenia
Foul by United States
58'
Huge opportunity for the US as Altidore gets the ball just outside the penalty area and would have had just the keeper to beat if he had been a little faster. Suler rushes past the forward to clear.
57'
If the US get an equaliser, they would be the first team to come back from two goals down at this tournament.
54'
Should Slovenia keep their lead, they would be certain of a spot in the second round as they would finish second at worst, in this group.
52'
Corner kick for Slovenia
51'
Header on goal goes wide by United States
Almost a second goal for the US as a left-winged free kick from Donovan sails towards the right post but Dempsey's header just sends it wide.
49'
Foul by Slovenia
48'
L. Donovan has scored a goal for United States! Assist by S. Cherundolo.
The USA pull one back!! Star player Landon Donovan collects a pass from Cherundolo and finishes from a difficult angle. 2-1!
47'
Offside for Slovenia
46'
M. Edu enters the game and replaces J. Torres.
B. Feilhaber enters the game and replaces R. Findley.
The second half is under way 2 - 0
45' +3
Halftime score: 2 - 0
45' +1
Offside for Slovenia
45'
Foul by United States
44'
Although there's still an entire half to play, things are looking great for Slovenia as they are closer than ever to a spot in the round of sixteen at a World Cup.
42'
Z. Ljubijankič has scored a goal for Slovenia! Assist by M. Novakovič.
Goal Slovenia!! And it's 2-0 as Ljubijankic receives a through-ball from Novakovic and slides it past Howard to double his side's lead!
41'
A US cross from the right wing is almost tapped in at the second post but a defender gets there just in time to convert to a corner kick. The chances are piling up now for Bradley's side.
40'
R. Findley gets yellow.
A defensive mistake from Suler allows Findley to cross in from the left but a defender gets in the way and avoids a huge chance. Findley then gets a yellow card in the aftermath of the following corner kick and misses the next match.
39'
Corner kick for United States
36'
Torres' free kick from the right goes straight on goal but the keeper reacts and avoids the equaliser.
35'
B. Cesar gets yellow.
Slovenia defender Cesar fouls Altidore and gets the first yellow card of the match.
34'
As little is happening on the pitch at the moment, here's a little fact: Both by size and population, Slovenia is the smallest country at this tournament while the USA is the biggest.
33'
Offside for Slovenia
29'
Foul by United States
28'
Foul by United States
27'
Birsa's goal came early in this game but it wasn't quite as early as the quickest goal at this tournament so far, which was scored by England's Steven Gerrard against this very same USA. Does Bob Bradley's side suffer from concentration issues in the opening phase?
Offside for Slovenia
26'
Corner kick for Slovenia
23'
Foul by United States
22'
Shot on goal by Slovenia
Birsa almost surprises Howard with a long-range free kick but the keeper is focused and makes the save.
21'
A lot has been said about the ball used at this World Cup as very few distance strikes are actually on goal, but Birsa's effort showed no such signs as it stayed low before hitting the target.
20'
Foul by Slovenia
18'
The US may be a goal down but aren't deflated as they are immediately pushing for the equaliser.
15'
A dangerous free kick from Donovan comes swinging in but goalkeeper Handanovic does well to punch it away.
13'
V. Birsa has scored a goal for Slovenia! Assist by A. Radosavljevič.
Goal to Slovenia!! Valter Birsa tries a distance shot and blasts it past keeper Howard to put his team in the lead. The US one goal down for the second time this tournament.
12'
Neither side has dominated the opening phase, and the keepers have had little to do so far.
11'
Foul by United States
9'
For the US, DeMerit, Cherundolo and Findley would miss their team's final group game if they get booked today.
7'
Reminder: Slovenians Radosavljevic and Komac picked up yellow cards in their opening game against Algeria and would miss the next match if they concede another today.
Header on goal goes wide by Slovenia
6'
Foul by United States
5'
Corner kick for United States
3'
Foul by Slovenia
2'
A bit of a strange start here in Johannesburg as Clint Dempsey elbows an opponent in the face but luckily for him, the referee didn't spot it.
1'
The match is under way 0 - 0
Foul by United States
Welcome to our live commentary for the match between Slovenia and the United States at Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium. The Slovenians beat Algeria in their opening game and a second victory could secure qualification for the second round. The US held England to a draw and will want the win to take pole position in this group. The referee for this match is Koman Coulibaly of Mali.
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