• Fifa World Cup 2014 Results

Fifa World Cup 2014 Results

Ghana GK 1 RB 20 46 ' CB 17 CB 5 LB 4 DM 16 () CM 6 70 ' CM 18 RW 8 LW 19 69 ' CF 13 Substitutions: DF 21 46 ' FW 11 69 ' MF 7 70 ' Manager: GK 16 RB 23 CB 21 CB 19 LB 20 CM 11 90+4 ' CM 17 78 ' RW 7 72 ' AM 9 52 ' LW 10 CF 3 () Substitutions: FW 13 52 ' MF 22 72 ' MF 8 78 ' Manager: Man of the Match: (Germany): Emerson De Carvalho () Marcelo Van Gasse (): (): Rodney Aquino () United States vs Portugal [ ] The two teams had met in five previous matches, including in the group stage, won by the United States. Portugal defender was suspended for the match after his red card against Germany. Portugal took the lead within five minutes, when 's mis-hit clearance fell to and he scored from close range. Near the end of the first half, Nani's long-range shot hit the post, and American goalkeeper saved 's follow-up. In the second half, had a shot cleared off the line by, but the United States eventually equalised through, as he curled in a right-foot shot in after a corner was cleared to him. The United States then took the lead, as crossed for to score with his midriff. Had the United States held on for the win, they would have clinched a place in the knockout stage while eliminating Portugal at the same time, but in the fifth minute of injury time, crossed for substitute to head in the equaliser and keep Portugal's qualification hopes alive.