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American midfielder Stuart Holden limped off the field in the first
half of the United States' 2-1 exhibition loss at the Netherlands
with a bruised shin after a hard tackle by Nigel de Jong.
The 22-year-old, who has started the last two matches for
Bolton in England's Premier League, was hurt in the 32nd minute on
a late challenge by the Manchester City midfielder and held his
lower right leg when he got to the U.S. bench.
Holden was replaced in the 34th minute by Glasgow Rangers
midfielder DaMarcus Beasley, who made his first international
appearance since the Confederations Cup last June.
Holden was taken for X-rays, and U.S. team spokesman Michael
Kammarman said early Thursday that the team was awaiting the
results.
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