Ghana vs USA

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Mon 16th June 2014 (UTC)

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19:00:00 UTC

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FIFA World Cup

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2014

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The two teams had met in two previous matches, both in the FIFA World Cup where Ghana eliminated the United States for two consecutive tournaments. In the 2006 group stage, Ghana won 2–1, and in the 2010 round of 16, Ghana again won 2–1 after extra time.

Clint Dempsey opened the scoring for the United States within 29 seconds (the fifth fastest goal in the history of the World Cup), as he received the ball from Jermaine Jones, dribbled past John Boye and shot into the far corner. The lead lasted until the 82nd minute, when Asamoah Gyan's back-heel set up André Ayew to score. However, the United States scored the game-winning goal four minutes later, when half-time substitute John Brooks headed in Graham Zusi's corner. The American victory was marred by an injury to Jozy Altidore, leaving the match in the 21st minute with a strained left hamstring.

Dempsey's goal was officially timed by FIFA at 30 seconds after kick-off, the fifth fastest in World Cup history, and the fastest by an American player. He also became the first American player to score in three World Cups. DaMarcus Beasley became the first American to play in four World Cups. Brooks became the first American substitute ever to score in a World Cup.