2014 FIFA World Cup: John Brooks’ header lifts Team USA over Ghana
Day 5 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup began with Germany’s 4-0 win over Portugal. Iran and Nigeria then played to a 0-0 tie. Finally, the United States team defeated Ghana 2-1 during a Group G football match at the Dunas Arena in Natal. The U.S. plays Portugal next on Sunday, June 22
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- Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States reacts after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. ( Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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- Adam Kwarasey of Ghana celebrates his team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
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- US defender Geoff Cameron celebrates after US defender John Brooks scored during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- John Brooks of the United States (Center) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Graham Zusi (Left) and Fabian Johnson (Right) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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- US defender John Brooks (Left) celebrates after scoring during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. ( Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- US defender John Brooks (Left) celebrates after scoring during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. ( Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- US defender John Brooks (3rd from left) scores during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano /Getty Images)
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- Andre Ayew of Ghana and John Boye celebrate after scoring their team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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- Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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- Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s midfielder Andre Ayew (Left) scores during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s midfielder Andre Ayew (4th from left) scores against US goalkeeper Tim Howard (Right) during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Carl De Souza/Getty Images)
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- US goalkeeper Tim Howard fails to stop a ball shot by Ghana’s midfielder Andre Ayew during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- A Ghana flag is seen on the stands during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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- A fan of the the United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey (Center) and Ghana’s defender John Boye jump for the ball during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- US midfielder Jermaine Jones (Left) jumps for the ball with Ghana’s midfielder Mohammed Rabiu (Right) during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- US forward Clint Dempsey (Left) jumps for the ball with Ghana’s defender John Boye (Right) during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- US forward Clint Dempsey (Center) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- US forward Clint Dempsey (Center) scores during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s fans cheer during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- A United States fan holds a cutout of Michael Bradley during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s defender Jonathan Mensah (Right) heads the ball in front of US defender Fabian Johnson during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- US goalkeeper Tim Howard dives for the ball during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Carl De Souza/Getty Images)
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- US goalkeeper Tim Howard (Left) eyes the ball during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Carl De Souza/Getty Images)
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- US forward Clint Dempsey (Right) receives medical assistance after colliding with Ghana’s defender John Boye during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- Vice President Joe Biden looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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- US fans cheer during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images)
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- Fans of Ghana and the United States cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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- US forward Jozy Altidore is stretchered off the field after suffering an injury during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s midfielder Mohammed Rabiu (Left) and Ghana’s midfielder Andre Ayew (Right) vie with US midfielder Michael Bradley during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Javier Soriano/Getty Images)
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- Ghana’s coach Kwesi Appiah (Right) congratulates US German coach Juergen Klinsmann (Left) after a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. (Carl De Souza/Getty Images)
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