USA vs Portugal Play to 2-2 Draw

World Cup 2014: United States and Portugal Play to 2-2 Draw

The United States had advancement to the second round within its grasp, only to have it slip away agonizing moments from the final whistle. The startling counterstrike came when Silvestre Varela headed home a perfect inswinging cross from Cristiano Ronaldo in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving Portugal a 2-2 draw with the Americans in Manaus.

With that last-second goal, Portugal kept its slim World Cup hopes alive. The U.S., meanwhile, will play its group finale against Germany on Thursday in Recife, with both teams needing a draw to advance.

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Stats:

USA	Team stats	Portugal
15	Total shots	20
10	Shots on goal	9
11	Fouls	14
48%	Possession (%)	52%
6	Corners	4
4	Saves	3
1	Offsides	4
0	Red Card	0
1	Yellow Card	0