Midfielder Michael Bradley, giving his usual fearless and indefatigable effort, delivered a deft pass on the left side to Fabian Johnson, one of Klinsmann's German transplants, who sent the ball into the middle of the penalty area to Jozy Altidore.
After that, time has been set aside to consider private bills - which may be the cue for another Chope-athon, with the indefatigable Conservative MP and a small band of allies staging another ambush against legislation they regard as too restrictive or financially irresponsible.