 McBride scored the game's only goal |
Fulham's Brian McBride scored the winner as the United States beat Angola 1-0 in a behind-closed-doors World Cup practice game in Hamburg. No journalists or spectators were allowed at the game, which featured unlimited substitutions.
USA captain Claudio Reyna returned after a hamstring injury and goalkeeper Tim Howard also had a run-out.
Angola played much of the game with 10 men after Loco picked up his second booking in the 30th minute.
America face Italy, the Czech Republic and Ghana in Group E at the World Cup in Germany.
Tournament debutants Angola are in Group D where they take on Portugal, Mexico and Iran.
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