0' Well all four teams still in it here in the final match day in Group G. Germany only needing a tie to escape the group in first place. USA need a draw to go through, but can still go through with a loss depending on the other result. Portugal need a win, and a win by several goals, and for one of Germany or USA to beat the other by several goals as well. Ghana in a similar boat, but a win by more than one goal and a USA loss sees them through. Exciting stuff, and everyone needing goals to see them through. Joga Bonito!
15' Germany with a stranglehold on the USA, and the USA have hardly had any touches so far. Germany passing extremely well, and with several dangerous crosses, two of which were unlucky to not result in goals. Portugal with the majority of possession in their match as well, with a shot clanging off the crossbar, but Ghana seeing a bit more light of day than the USA in their match.
30' Better play from both the USA and Ghana, right up until its an own goal by Ghana on a mistake clearing the ball to give Portugal the lead, ending up in the back of the net but not before hitting both the crossbar and upright. The USA creating a few chances for themselves, perhaps even threatening ones.
45' Half Time in both matches. Both Germany and USA perhaps unhappy with the way things progressed. Germany giving up a bit too much of the ball, and the USA unable to cleanly maintain possession. Ghana unfortunate to be down a goal, but not without opportunities themselves. They'll need to score two, and hope Germany scores themselves.
52' Oh my Klose inches away from his record breaking 16th career world cup goal, and Germany finding all kinds of space in the American defense now that Klose is on the pitch as well as Mueller. A minute later, its a beautiful save by Howard to deny Klose off a corner, but the rebound goes to Mueller who hammers it home into the far side netting.
57' Well, goals coming in pairs today, and its Gyan who ties id up for Ghana with a beautiful header to draw his side level. The Goal by Germany means that unless the US can find a goal, Ghana are through with another goal.
75' Ghana taking the majority of possession from the Portuguese now, looking very threatening. The US with a few chances as well, but looking very tired with heavy legs. Germany look fully in control of the match and destined to win the group now. Portugal will need to pour on goals to move one, but Ghana only needing one more unless the USA can manage a goal.
80' Well its Cristiano Ronaldo who scores from point blank range after the keeper can only knock a ball meagerly right to him. Portugal still need three more goals to go through unless Germany can score again against the USA. Ghana need to score two now quickly to move through.
Final' The US nearly scoring on a beautiful build-upand some excellent runs. Lamm hustles back to get a deflection and the ensuing corner nearly sees another close chance but the header goes just above the crossbar. No more goals to be found by either Portugal or Ghana, and the US despite the loss are through to the next round in the second spot. Germany wins their group, and their path to the final now includes France and Brasil, but no other traditional powerhouses.
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