USA Earns Tie Amass Late Portugal Goal

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MANAUS, Brazil - The United States was just seconds away from clinching its second consecutive berth to a World Cup knockout stage. But in the blink of an eye, Silvestre Varela headed in the game-tying goal to save Portugalfrom being eliminated from the tournament and drawing level with the U.S. for a 2-2 final.

Germany, Ghana Play to Physical 2-2 Draw

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FORTALEZA, Brazil - Miroslav Klose equaled Ronaldo's all-time World Cup‬ goals records to save Germany a 2-2 draw against Ghana Saturday. The 71st minute equalizer helped Germany avoid a loss against a physical Ghana squad and keeps them atop group G.

Avenged Americans Beat Ghana 2-1

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NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks headed in the game-winning goal in the 86th minute to give the United States the 2-1 victory in its first game of the 2014 World Cup, Monday night in Natal. The last time the U.S. faced Ghana in 2010, John Brooks was an after-thought of being a member of the National Team squad playing youth soccer in Berlin, but after his game-winning header, he's larger than life.

Germany Dominates, Outpowers Portugal 4-0

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SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Mueller scored three times as Germany dominated Portugal 4-0 to open group play on the right foot Monday.

The Germans struck early in the 12th minute on a Mueller penalty kick and a Mats Hummels header in the 32nd, then the collapse of the Portuguese commenced.