Budweiser Man of the Match: Kasey KELLER (USA)

17 June 2006

TSG member Alvin Corneal believes that Kasey Keller’s performance against Italy in Kaiserslautern not only kept the US in the game, but also in the tournament.

The 36-year-old produced a stunning display of goalkeeping to help earn his side a point against the Group E seeds, particularly after his side were reduced to nine men.

The pick of his saves came in the 73rd minute when he denied Alessandro Del Piero with a one-handed save at full stretch. "He made three tremendous saves and they made the difference," said Corneal.

"A great goalkeeper is one that makes no mistakes and Keller made no mistakes tonight. I believe that he kept the USA in the game and also in the tournament through his performance against Italy."