Hard-luck Slovenia, with heads held high, exits World Cup after late US goal

Hard-luck Slovenia exits World Cup

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — Amid the euphoric England cheering, there were groans and tears of disbelief from Slovenia fans who had seen their team’s chances of advancing at the World Cup ruined twice in an as many matches by late U.S. goals.

Next up for US is potential giant-killer Slovenia, smallest nation in World Cup

A primer on Slovenia before US matchup

JOHANNESBURG — OK, time to grab a map or look at a globe. The mission: finding Slovenia.

Slovenia without injuries, surprises in final squad for World Cup

No surprises in Slovenia’s final World Cup squad

Slovenia out to be taken seriously (Group C team profile)

LJUBLJANA - Slovenia may be a minnow when it comes to the reputation of football nations worldwide but the Balkan nation is out to show they must be taken very seriously at the 2010 World Cup.

Robert Koren, Klatko Dedic, Samir Handanovic head Slovenia roster

Koren, Dedic, Handanovic head Slovenia roster

Slovenia, who are you? (Team Profile)

LJUBLJANA - Who are Robert Koren, Samir Handanovic, Bojan Jokic, Marko Suler or Miso Brecko? They are footballers, overshadowed to virtual anonymity by bright stars such as Andrei Arshavin or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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