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[El Héroe Oscuro]

And Dempsey gives the United States an extremely early lead against Ghana 30 seconds in. Wow...that's incredible...I'm just...

 

[Dreg]

Yeah, I'm shocked that I didn't take Dempsey for first goalscorer... The last 2 I've took for first goalscorer haven't even started but were on the bench...

 

[Eruption]

Amazing goal to start the game.

Looks like I won't see much of altidore after all.

 

[Dreg]

Probably won't see much of Dempsey either.... Jesus that was a nasty kick to the face.

 

[Eruption]

It'll take more than that to stop Dempsey. Just wondering how easily Fulham might've stayed up if they grabbed him back in the MLS offseason.

Ghana have too many of the same players, having a big man would play right into their hands here.

 

[Dreg]

Ghana are trying to push a bit more to get a goal, at least. I think Ghana have under-performed, really... USA have been not so bad.

 

[Ivysaur]

At work I was, "I expect the ref will add 90 minutes of injury time because the entire Nigeria - Iran has been a waste of time from the first to the last minute". At least we had some good laughs every time they did something really really pathetic. Or just looking at the names.

Me: "Substitution- Ramon out, Odemwingie in." Workmate: "Odemwingie? That is a pokémon name, isn't it?"

Also, to all the Portuguese in here:

Except two people. One: Pepe, get a brain. Seriously. You could do with one. And two: Ronaldo. You know the movie about yourself that's being made? Well, right after the scene in which you celebrate with all your soul scoring an utterly pointless penalty in injury time with 3-1, you should add this other one:

 

[Dreg]

There's Ghana equalised! Now levelled the game at 1-1!!

And USA have scored!! 2-1 USA!!

 

[Eruption]

Spectacular end to the game. Cameron, Beckerman & Jones look so vital to the US. What a shame we didn't see more of our man Adomah.

 

[Dreg]

They've done it! USA win 2-1 over Ghana! Sweet revenge for them after the previous world cup last 16.

 

[Weeaboo Name]

Great game and a deserved win despite the Ghana pressure.

 

[Eruption]

That reaction from Brooks to his goal is just perfect.

 

[Dreg]

There were a lot of close chances in that game, but Tim Howard did very well in keeping most of them out.

So, Belgium v Algeria tomorrow. I think it might finish 4-0.

 

[Pepperton]

As a bit of back story, I just turned on the television when Ghana scored to equalize the game. Of course, from social media I had been aware that USA scored extremely early in the game, and it shocked me that they had maintained that same score through most of the allotted time. However, with around eight minutes left, Ghana had pulled within striking distance! And then, possibly even more shocking - Brooks closed the match with a beautiful header that made me jump out of my seat. Spectacular ending, and what a win for the US!

 

[Kyrul]

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Probably won't last but hell, I'm enjoying this while it lasts.

 

[Aeroblast]

World class free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

[Weeaboo Name]

That soul crushing realization that you will never be a part of the Chiles Dixon banter.

 

[Dreg]

Some of the recent games have been boring so far. I really hope that Brazil v Mexico actually put on a show. I don't think there will be that many goals but I think there will be a ton of chances.

 

[Aeroblast]

Oh dear. oh dear.

https://vine.co/v/MIEIiLmrxYH

 

[Pepperton]

Man, what an absolutely turgid affair - Brazil and Mexico's match had me on the edge of my seat. Score ended 0-0, but probably was one of the most entertaining World Cup matches so far. Ochoa is the man of the hour, definitely. He'll be getting the same treatment John Brooks did last night, haha, and for good reason, he played brilliantly. Neymar's header was inches from breaking the plane, a truly remarkable save.

Oh dear. oh dear.

https://vine.co/v/MIEIiLmrxYH

Igor Akinfeev should think about moving out of Russia. :[