United States playmaker Landon Donovan is counting on the support of South African fans in Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil at Ellis Park
United States playmaker Landon Donovan is counting on the support of South African fans in Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil at Ellis Park.
The USA's all-time top scorer has an unhappy record against the holders, who dished out a 3-0 beating to Donovan and his teammates in the group stages.
But the Los Angeles Galaxy star is hoping for a change of fortune in the South African commercial capital, with the vuvuzela-blowing locals' assistance.
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"We're hoping to rectify that tomorrow, it would be a nice time to do it."
Concerning the local fans, he commented: "One of the best things here was coming to the stadium the other night. I wasn't sure how the crowd were going to accept us, then realised how many South Africans were on our side.
"I think we've shown a spirit and competitiveness that people love and find infectious. I expect the same tomorrow, people want to see us doing well."
Donovan went on to talk about the importance of Sunday's final to the CONCACAF Gold Cup winners.
"We're extremely excited to be here, it's a big opportunity for us and one we don't get often. We're going to give it everything we have, there's no promise we'll get back to a final like this so we're going to take advantage of it," he said.
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