During the 2006 World Cup and during the 2010 World Cup USA men's soccer were knocked out vs. Ghana. Fast forward to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil the USA wanted some pay back. Clint Demsey during his team first match scored the 5th fastest goal in World Cup history. Demsey scored 30 seconds into the match vs. Ghana which gave the United States an instant 1-0 lead. Ghana would go on to tie the match 1-1 with a late goal. At that point it appeared the United States would not defeat their foes from Ghana. It looked as if both squads would get 1 point apiece from a draw. Then a US corner kick came and it found the head of John Brooks, that shot found the back of the net ! It gave the United States a 2-1 lead which led to a win. Sunday the Yankees will take on Portugal and Ronaldo. Both teams are hobbled so it will be a war of attrition. Who will play vs. who will play hurt vs. who won't play at all. Theater at is best at 6pm Eastern Time on Sunday. Will the US inch one step closer with a draw or win to the round of 16 ? Will Portugal break US hearts with a win and 3 points ? They are a desperate team. The United States will need to match that desperation. Because with a loss they could be fighting for their lives vs. Germany on Thursday. World Cup baby win or go home !
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