World Cup Live Chat: USA vs. Ghana

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#USMNT @Clint_Dempsey & @DaMarcusBeasley with @VP after tonight's win in Natal! #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSuFT2IcAAHNua.jpg

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:41:20 AM
#USMNT @Clint_Dempsey and @DaMarcusBeaey with @VP after the win! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqStFp8IcAEAuOp.jpg

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:37:00 AM
#USMNT captain @clint_dempsey on the victory: "This win means nothing unless we can build upon it..." #1N1T

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:31:36 AM
#USMNT captain @clint_dempsey at the post game presser: "We have to do a better job keeping the ball and being more confident with the ball.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:28:43 AM
After the win, @VP addresses the #USMNT in the locker room. #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSpT5NCAAA8rxV.jpg

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:20:30 AM
#USA goalscorer @j_brooks25 . Read his #USMNT bio: ussoc.cr/JohnBBio & Watch his story: ussoc.cr/1N1TBrooks http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSokPJIYAA0PHY.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:17:16 AM
The USA starts the @FIFAWorldCup with a win for the first time since '02. Up next: Portugal, the team they beat in #KOR 12 years ago!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:14:20 AM
And who can really blame them! It's been an incredible night for everybody here in #Natal ! Fans & the #USMNT will enjoy hat one!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:12:09 AM
Great scenes here at Estadio Das Dunas as the #USMNT fans have started an impromptu dance party while Billie Jean is played over the PA!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/17/2014 12:10:19 AM
FINAL in Natal: #USA 2, #GHA 1 #threepoints #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSkKHSIQAAk1rt.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:58:04 PM
.@j_brooks25 celebrates his clutch header that gave the #USMNT the lead. #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSj2L9CUAAEFdo.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:56:40 PM
Ghana with 90 more seconds here as the #USMNT get behind the ball. #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:55:47 PM
The #USMNT celebrates @j_brooks25 goal. #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSi2kkCQAAvXcg.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:52:21 PM
Woof. Five minute of stoppage time...here we go...

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:52:16 PM
Everybody looking to see how much time the referee holds up here for stoppage time as Jones is fouled near midfield. #USAvGHA 2-1, 90

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:51:33 PM
Ghana aren't done. They have a corner and they're already pushing hard for the equalizer. #USAvGHA 2-1, 89'

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:50:16 PM
Natal is going absolutely ballistic! What an atmosphere! The #USA are back on top after Brooks goal in the 86 minute! #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:49:06 PM
#USMNT corner kick was swung in from Zusi and Brooks got free. He powered a header down into the ground from 6 yards and past Kwarasey!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:48:25 PM
#USMNT score! John Brooks with a header and it's 2-1 for the #USA !

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:47:36 PM
Ghana are flying now and they find more space on the right hand side. Its cleared. Looks like Bradley has dropped deeper alongside Beckerman

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:45:57 PM
It's now #USA 1,#GHA 1 - Seven minutes to go in Natal. #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:44:49 PM
Andre Ayew scores to level the game. Nice one two is played with Gyan and Ayew skips into the area before smashing it past Howard from close

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:44:17 PM
#USMNT goalkeeper @TimHowardGK has made some great saves tonight, including this one with his fingertips. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSgpx7CYAAUbZN.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:42:44 PM
Lovely play from Johnson as he turns the corner and beats his man! Cuts it back for Dempsey who tries a left-foot curler...Save! #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:41:09 PM
Michael Bradley gets into the #GHA half and finds Zusi who brings it back to Johnson. A welcome bit of possession...

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:40:35 PM
#USMNT sub midfielder @gzusi His story: ussoc.cr/1N1TZusi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSf7e-IAAAyc65.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:39:33 PM
#USA @J_Klinsmann readies his final sub: Zusi coming on for Bedoya...Another chance meanwhile...Ayew can't connect! And its cleared.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:36:59 PM
Past the halfway mark of the second half and the #USMNT are holding onto the lead. It's been a tense half so far...20 min to go. #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:35:09 PM
.@clint_dempsey and @Jermainejunior push the pace looking for the break for the #USMNT . #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSe1WICEAAVRo7.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:34:46 PM
#GHA ratcheting up the pressure but still lacking an end product in the box...Jones comes over to clean up this play &puts a great tackle in

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:32:21 PM
#USMNT with a corner and Cameron and Brooks head toward the box. Bedoya with an inswinger that Kwarasey flaps at wildly! Out of play though.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:30:25 PM
Short freekick. K. Asamoah hits a shot from distance that is dipping all over the place! Howard smothers it just as its bouncing. Good save.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:27:11 PM
Michael Bradley and @KyleBeckerman holding down the midfield during #USAvGHA . #OneNationOneTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqScyngCcAAOGf8.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:25:50 PM
There's space on the #USMNT left flank & its crossed in. Gyan takes a toch and fires from 15 yards! Blocked by Cameron and out for a corner.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:25:30 PM
Johnson down but he seems ok; fouled by Andrew Ayew. Now Jones with a blast! FIzzed at Kwarasey who holds at the second attempt. #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:24:33 PM
Ghana turning up the tempo. More space for Atsu at the edge of the area. He goes for the curler but misfires by a few feet...#USAvGHA 1-0.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:23:43 PM
Ghana make a sub: K.P. Boateng comes on for Jordan Ayew as #GHA try to get themselves back into the game. #USAvGHA 1-0

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:21:42 PM
Midfielder @Jermainejunior skies to win a ball in the air for the #USMNT . #1N1T http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSbwQ8CEAAOFlH.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:21:20 PM
On replay it might have been going wide, but Howard had to make absolutely sure. Ghana have a corner and its cleared. #USAvGHA 1-0, 64'

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:20:22 PM
Gyan with another big chance from a header! What power he puts on it from 18 yards but how about that save from Howard! Flying to his left!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:19:31 PM
Dempsey dropping deep to collect the ball and he lays it off for Beckerman who hits it toward Johnson streaking up the right. Foul called.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:18:37 PM
Chance for Gyan on a header. The ball hit in and he rises unmarked! He heads over the goal though. Big moment for the #GHA captain!

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:17:49 PM
Muntari with a drive from distance. Always tailing to Howard's right and it ends up wide of the goal...great strike though #USAvGHA 1-0, 56'

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:17:00 PM
#USMNT into the box now; Beasley getting forward but its cleared. At the other end Muntari tries to thread it through but Howard's on it.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:15:11 PM
The #USMNT crowd in Natal is ready for the second half. We are #OneNationOneTeam . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSaKnGCUAAnA60.png

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:14:24 PM
#GHA starting this half as they played much of the first, taking the action to the #USMNT backline. Atsu cuts in on his left but skies it.

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:13:44 PM
Long ball toward the corner for Ghana and Jones is over to slide into Opare and clear it out for a throw. #USAvGHA 1-0, 50'

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:11:24 PM
So, Brooks on for Besler to start the second half. Besler felt some tightness in his right hamstring; the sub is precautionary. #USAvGHA 1-0

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:10:42 PM
And here we go with the second half!! #USMNT have 45 minutes to protect (or increase) the lead get 3 points in Natal. #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:07:11 PM
Meetings all day...came dressed for the occasion. Let's go #USA !! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqSFWSlCAAAgVsN.jpg

by Ryan Seacrest via twitter retweeted by ussoccer 6/16/2014 11:06:24 PM
La #USMNT entra al segundo tiempo ganando 1-0. Sigue la acción en Español en @ussoccer_esp #USAvGHA

by U.S. Soccer via twitter 6/16/2014 11:06:01 PM