United States’ 2-2 draw with Portugal at Arena da Amazonia means that, on Thursday, the Germans will play the USA knowing that a draw sees both teams through to the knockout stages, while Portugal hang on to their World Cup dreams by a thread.
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Portugal’s goalkeeper Beto, centrr, clears a ball ahead of a charging Clint Dempsey, left, and Portugal’s Joao Pereira, right. Themba Hadebe / AP Photo -
Tim Howard of the United States makes a save. Elsa / Getty Images -
US midfielder Jermaine Jones right celebrates with teammates after scoring. Odd Andersen / AFP Photo -
Cristiano Ronaldo tries to find room to operate in. Paulo Duarte / AP Photo -
Nani celebrates scoring Portugal’s first. Christopher Lee / Getty Images -
William Carvalho of Portugal takes on Graham Zusi and Kyle Beckerman. Elsa / Getty Images -
Cristiano Ronaldo was tightly marked by the US throughout. Jorge Silva / Reuters -
Raul Meireles lies on the pitch after picking up an injury. Marius Becker / EPA -
Silvestre Varela of Portugal scores a last minute equaliser to keep Portugal in the World Cup. Christopher Lee / Getty Images -
Jermaine Jones scores the US opener. Dylan Martinez / Reuters -
Clint Dempsey scored US’s second goal. Christopher Lee / Getty Images
In pictures: Last-minute goal keeps Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in World Cup
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