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World Cup 2010, United States Vs. Algeria: Antar Yahia Swing To Clint Dempsey’s Face Goes Unnoticed

Algeria defender Antar Yahia, already on a yellow card, has received some good fortunate, where he attempt to keep Clint Dempsey from chasing a ball in the Algeria ended with a swing to Dempsey’s face, went unnoticed, and kept Yahia in the match.

Dempsey, with Yahia’s back turned to him, tried to run around the right side of the Algerian defender to chase a ball going to the Algerian goalkeeper. Yahia noticed Dempsey an flunk his right arm toward the attacker, catching Dempsey in the mouth, drawing blood.

The play went unnoticed by the officiating crew, with Dempsey eventually going to the sideline for treatment.

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