4-5-1 the right call, we have to break down the Portuguese front 6.". It’s a risk, but a move that makes a lot of sense for some teams. The two teams clash in Manaus on very different levels of morale, with the U.S. still buzzing after John Brooks' headed winner against Ghana gave Jurgen Klinsmann's charges the belief to believe they can make it into the next round. Does anyone else think it’s unfair that neither Ghana or Germany have to play in Manaus and that they’ll be going into their final games with a day’s more rest (and presumably several hundred gallons of dehydration less)? It also means that, unbelievable as such a scenario might have sounded before the tournament started, the USA can qualify for the knockout stages with a win today, while after their emphatic opening game win, there's now no scenario where the Germans can qualify this evening. Wondering what inspired the USA win in 2002? 86 mins: ...It's touched to Ronaldo and he elects not to shoot. (See 12 mins), was really necessary. Bento tends to stick with what he knows though and tonight's no different. #OneNationOneTeam #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/XcquBfoL2d. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Univision is the best option for those without a cable subscription as it is totally-free and high quality. Zusi should be able to help slow down Ronaldo. Anthems often revel in that, which I find personally is not in my mindset and hopefully most people in the modern world will feel like that. Stacking the midfield makes it more difficult to find passes forward. It’s a martial national anthem and maybe in peacetime, or something close to it, we should be having more forward-thinking anthems, with lyrics that inspire us to be more inclusive of races and genders. Yedlin warming up for the USA by the way. USA players looks stunned. Well, here’s then head coach Bruce Arena delivering his final team talk before that game…. In 2011 he told Público: “I want to be one of the best in the world, I want to be on the top and I hope to get there as soon as possible. AL.com has the details below. If that's not a problem, check out Univision's United States vs. Portugal live stream here. This gives viewers a totally free option to watch streams like BBC's without needing to get past an IP address block. They’re like a murmur of crows, they seem able to read where their team-mates are going with something close to telepathy. And if you’re a USA newcomer Jason’s daily “American Soccer Morning” podcast is essential listening (and if you play its online archive at 1000x speed you should be nicely primed and ready for kick off). I think in Britain we’re aware that our country has seen better days, and we’re a bit more cynical about the flag-waving thing. You lost me at serious question Matt. The US have had chances. 70 mins:Gianlucca de Paoli has an opinion on the departing Meireles: "Is it just me or is William Carvalho not the best Portuguese midfielder by miles? Half-time thoughts: Great start against Ghana, awful start against Portugal. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). #USA #USAvPOR https://t.co/MZlmDUXxee. How he supports his full back on that side (DaMarcus Beasley cut an isolated figure against Ghana as the Ghanaian attack repeatedly overloaded down that flank) and helps link up play in any gaps left behind Nani et al as they go forward down Portugal’s right, could be one of the more intriguing subplots of the evening. Hearing this is the Portugal starting XI: Beto; Pereira, Alves, Costa, Almeida; Moutinho, Veloso, Meireles; Nani, Postiga, Ronaldo. Visit the state elections site. it's well defended but every white shirt is in the box, and Portugal regain possession. This being an MBM and all. Bradley finds his touch for the first time in this World Cup to float a perfect ball down the channel for Demspey to run onto, And the forward forces Beto into a save with his legs from a narrow angle. Making the USA work. But they're soon wincing as Howard has to get down sharply to save from Meireles after Nani's floating cross finds him at the back post after an initially poor touch by the keeper. Back at the game. He has everything you expect from a world-class footballer: quick feet, mesmerising technique and stamina. It's headed clear by Almeida but Johnson, who's marauding forward in every attack, is offside anyway. And here’s Tim Booth from James, on the USA anthem. Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the next few weeks for the latest news and results from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 90 mins +1: Gonzalez slots in between Besler and Cameron. . Of course since that sentence was written, we've found out he will start, but more of that in a minute. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Resulting free kick just inside US half is floated deep into the box by Veloso, but Besler heads clear. @KidWeil lets see ajo in for bedoya...where was he on attack... Portugal take a quick free kick and the USA can't get the ball clear properly, with another shaky attempt at clearing their lines. 26 mins: Zusi crowded out near the Portugal box as he tries to wriggle his way through, but Portugal certainly not looking comfortable in defense. There are also options like First Row Sports, which is a little riskier for online livestreaming, but has multiple different viewing options for World Cup matches. A wild game just finished 4-2 to the Algerians. Conventional wisdom may suggest that this game will be decided in midfield, but it will in fact clearly be an ideological battle between hair gel and dreadlocks. Also look to see what Clint Dempsey does as the lone striker up to. Both teams led in that game before it finished 2-2, with Ghana restoring some pride after the USA defeat and Germany giving us a reminder that for all their fearsome attacking movement, their defense can leave something to be desired. USA waste it with a ong corner clearing everyone, but now Zusi does well to battle and retrieve the ball and find Johnson on the overlap, but this cross is way too close to Beto. At an estimated cost of a whopping USD 14 billion, the 2014 FIFA World Cup was by far the most expensive World Cup tournament ever. Indeed it’s not always a flattering reputation if we’re to believe Philipp Lahm’s autobiography. On the flip side, Portugal needs a win against the U.S. if it has any hope of moving on given its negative-four goal-differential. As it stands a draw would take Germany and the USA through by the way. USA 1-1 Portugal. #worldcup #USA https://t.co/SOhF3VZ2CT. Jones and Bradley have been strong driving forward, Johnson has got forward repeatedly from right back, while Dempsey has done his best to be a different kind of outlet up top. The other issue is that without Altidore up top, there isn't an American that can really stretch the Portugal defense. He's looked lively, broken nose or not. Manaus: 86 degrees, 73 dew point.Here: 87 degrees, 70 dew point. Looks like Postiga, who was clutching his hamstring, will have to come off for Eder. USA in white about to kick off. He can't, but Jones picks up the clearance and has a shot charged down. The United States men’s national team takes on Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in a crucial Group G clash at Arena Amazônia in Manaus as the 2014 FIFA World Cup rolls on. If Ronaldo does play, it's worth remembering that his lack of impact on game day one was not just down to injury – Germany stifled his supply to perfection. Part of HuffPost News. They do what humans do when they’re extremely fortunate, which is to say God gave it to them, or that they earned it in some way, when in fact there’s a lot of luck involved, and these things are always cyclical. http://t.co/ZvmVH5Qqkn @KidWeil @GuardianUS. But it never quite comes together for him. View the starting lineups and subs for the Germany vs Portugal match on 16.06.2014, plus access full match preview and predictions. Right on the sweet spot then... 60 mins: Another attack down the right by the USA, and Again Badley is in the box looking to get a head on it this time. We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. It was a malicious hit and he should have been shown the red card. You don't need an excuse to vote early. 16 mins: Brief break as Postiga and Meireles are both down injured. Right. 28 mins: Oooh...great work from Zusi on the right of the box finds Dempsey on the 18 yard line and he drops his shoulder and gets a shot off. And while Portugal will have to make changes owing to injuries and red cards, there is at least one tactical question mark hanging over the side after Veloso’s abject performance against Germany, with many in Portugal suggesting William Carvalho should have got the nod as the defensive midfielder in his place. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. "Kick-ass"? And it basically stays this way here for the better part of three months. The action in that group will get underway with a USA-Ghana grudge match and a confrontation between Portugal and Germany on June 16. With both those motives in place, look for Portugal to come out aggressive and try to put the United States down early. With a win, the United States would be through to the Round of 16 and USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann has unveiled his starting XI for the match against Portugal. But, if it takes two or three years, it’s also good.”, Available for everyone, funded by readers. On the back line, Damarcus Beasley, Matt Besler, Geoff Cameron and Fabian Johnson will be faced with the difficult task of slowing down Ronaldo and the Portugal attack. His side have barely had a kick so far, in one of their traditional (ghan notwithstanding) slow starts. If only the England team had a 3rd of the energy and spirit they are displaying!". I hope he unmasks Ronaldo tonight.". He gets to the byline, cuts back and his shot at a narrow angle is blocked for a corner... 8 mins: Portugal have won 11 out of 11 World Cup games they've led in. What to expect in this match? You should follow it right here with @kidweil's kick-ass live blog: http://t.co/PN30jTkpFp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola). …have finished confirming that Algeria is the greater country with more human achievements, via the age old diplomatic method of battering each other with frantic route one. Thanks to Ghana's draw against Germany, the United States can qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup with a win over Portugal. 72 mins: Yedlin coming on for Bedoya. The more the U.S. has the ball, the less Ronaldo does.