When Honduras scored in only the fifth minute of play, U.S.Men's Soccer captain Carlos Bocanegra admits it started to look similar to the recent loss to Costa Rica, which also scored early in that game.

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The Spanish picked up the pressure in the second half, but were unable to find their way through the U.S.defense, which was bolstered by the return of captain Carlos Bocanegra, who was missing from first round matches with a hamstring injury.

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Klinsmann benched longtime captain Carlos Bocanegra in February against Honduras, then dropped him from the roster last week.

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Wheater made a complete hash of clearing Carlos Bocanegra's hopeful punt forward and Davies nipped in between defender and keeper to volley home.

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Monday, Klinsmann left off central defender Carlos Bocanegra from the roster because the former U.S. captain has barely played for Racing Santander in Spain's second division.

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