Full Time: U.S.A. Wins, 2-1, Over Ghana [View all]

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Source: New York Times



An early goal by Clint Dempsey- the sixth fastest in World Cup history – gave the United States national team a shocking lead against Ghana in the teams’ opening game of Group G. And a late goal by John Brooks, an inexperienced American defender who came on as second-half substitute, earned the Americans a victory.

It was the United States team’s first win over Ghana in three World Cup games. The 2-1 score in the Americans’ favor belies the dominance Ghana exhibited throughout the game. But the win gives the Americans a strong start to the World Cup in Brazil and a likely path to the second round.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/06/16/sports/worldcup/world-cup-united-states-vs-ghana.html