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Germany-Ghana Was The Best Match So Far, But It Kind Of Fucked The USMNT
Well. That sure was something. Earlier today, Germany and Ghana drew 2-2 in what was quite possibly the single best match of what's already been an absolutely bonkers World Cup. As spectators, it was a joy to watch. As American fans, this result didn't do our team any favors....
Thomas Müller's Face Is A Bloody Mess
Thomas Müller got his face jacked up on the final play of Germany's 2-2 draw against Ghana. With stoppage time winding down, Germany had a free kick and as Müller attempted to head the kick in for a final desperation try, he swung his face right into John Boye's shoulder. ...
German Keeper Manuel Neuer Spazzes Out, Recovers Nicely
This could have been so very bad for the Germans, but Manuel Neuer was able to collect himself after nearly Hagerup-ing the ball with two Ghana players right there. ...
This Germany-Ghana Match Just Went Nutso
Well, for about three minutes there, things were looking really spiffy for the United States. Then Ghana went off and not only equalized, but took the lead on this goal off a turnover and seeing-eye ball to Asamoah Gyan....
Idiot On The Field Delays Germany-Ghana, Is Ignored By Security
An Idiot On The Field had unfettered access to the pitch just after Germany's goal to take a short-lived lead today in Fortaleza, as he was completely ignored by stadium security and a Ghana player was forced to escort the hooligan off the pitch....
Your Ghana-Germany Open Thread
Sorry it's 45 minutes late, but here's your place to talk about who's Ghana win this Group G match with big implications for the United States. ...
How The World Tweeted USA Vs. Ghana
Over at CartoDB, Twitter has created a rolling heat map for yesterday's World Cup match, highlight USA- and Ghana-centric geotagged tweets over the nailbiting 90 minutes. It's interesting to see what cities provided the most chatter; it's fun to see America go up in flames after goals....
The U.S. Stole Three Points. Now The Hard Work Begins.
The United States played Ghana yesterday in the World Cup. Somehow, the United States won. And this morning, after a night's rest, the drunken euphoria has worn off, the flag shorts are discarded in the hamper, and enough time has passed to take stock of our injuries and standing in this tournament'...
Yesterday's World Cup Goals, As Called In Germany, Ghana, And The U.S.
Every day, Deadspin compiles each World Cup goal as called on a broadcast in the country that scored it. See previous days here....
Local Reporter Captures USMNT Game-Winner Live, Has Priceless Reaction
KGW in Portland had reporter Drew Carney set up at a beer garden during USA's game against Ghana for some live shots and interviews from the gathered crowd. In a perfect bit of timing, the station just so happened to kick it to Carney moments before John Brooks scored the goal that gave Team USA a 2...
There Are No Giraffes In Ghana, Delta
The Delta brand tweeted this image out after USMNT won a crazy game against Ghana, which you may know is located in Africa, the second-largest continent in the world. It's a big place with elephants, zebras, Oscar Pistorius, and 53 other countries. And, yes, Africa has giraffes. You just won't find ...
America Reacts To Game-Winner Against Ghana
The United States came back to defeat Ghana, the team that knocked them out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, on a late goal from John Brooks. Coming right on the heels of an equalizer from Ghana that seemed to doom USMNT to a draw, Brooks's goal put the ...
USMNT Rip Win Away After Late Ghana Equalizer
After dominating most of the second half Ghana finally tied the match on André Ayew's 82nd-minute strike. Ghana were pressing the action and finally plunged the dagger we all seemed to be waiting for after the quick and early lead. ...
John Boye's Foot Rearranged Clint Dempsey's Face
It was an incidental injury, but after what happened to Jozy seeing another star player on the turf is the last thing any USMNT fan wanted to see. As it turns out, the injury was superficial, if painful-looking. Here's Clint Dempsey's nose being displaced in extreme slow motion....
Your USA-Ghana Open Thread
It's time. USA vs. Ghana, aka "Third Time's Revenge, Mother Fuckers." The floor is yours....
Here's The USMNT Starting XI
The U.S. will once again ostensibly be in a 4-4-2 against Ghana. Here are the starters:...
Sons Of Ghana's Pelé Face The U.S. In Their Father’s Shadow
On Ghana's roster one last name appears two times: Ayew. Two players on the West African nation's team, André and Jordan, are brothers, better known for their illustrious heritage than for their skills on the field. They are the sons of African soccer legend Abedi Ayew. The name carries great meanin...
Ghana Is Rationing Electricity For Tonight's World Cup Match
Before you're tempted to call the U.S. a bunch of scrappy underdogs, remember that America isn't the country asking industry to go dark and buying extra power from a neighboring country, all to make sure the nation's TVs stay working for the World Cup....
Can Ghana Break American Hearts Once Again?
Ghana locked up a spot in Brazil by first cruising to the top of their African qualifying group, then demolishing Bob Bradley's Egypt over 2 legs by an aggregate 7-3 score line. The Black Stars allowed only 6 goals in their 8 qualifying games, while scoring 25 of their own. They were led by veteran ...
The USMNT Probably Won't Win The World Cup
Going into today's World Cup draw, we already knew just how stacked the 32-team field that make up next year's tournament in Brazil was. Seemingly every perennial superpower—hosts Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, and the Netherlands, Italy—as well as the ridiculous "underclass" of teams like Belgi...