World Cup 2014 : USA beats Ghana 2-1
NATAL, Jun. 16, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : The United States defeated Ghana by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Arena das Dunas in Natal.
The United States dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Clint Dempsey in the 1st minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Americans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Brooks with just 4 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Americans second in Group G with 3 points. In their next game, the United States will meet Portugal at the Arena das Dunas on June 22, while Ghana will face Germany.
Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Ghana at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2006)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
United States at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Ghana
1:2
United States
1:2 (0:1)
- 16 June 2014
- 19:00
- Natal
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Germany | 3 |
| United States | 3 |
| Ghana | 0 |
 Portugal | 0 |
Matches
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