Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 in another high-scoring thriller to keep their chances of knock-out qualification alive.
Portugal will now need to win big against Ghana in their last group league game while praying that the match between United States and Germany don't end in a draw, in order to qualify for the Round of 16. While Germany and the US are on four points, Portugal and Ghana have a point each.
It was one of the most exciting matches where Portugal got the lead as early as fifth minute when Nani capitalized on a defensive blooper from Geoff Cameron. A faulty clearance landed on Nani's feet as the Manchester United player slotted home from the close range
The injury to Postiga and the subsequent introduction of forward Eder did hurt Portugal. Eder failed to make any impact as he lost a lot of balls in the opposition box much to the dismay of his captain.
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However Jermaine Jones' swinging long-ranger from outside the penalty box saw a helpless Beto stranded as it rammed into the net. Jones received the ball when Nani's ill-directed feeble clearance came to him.
Skipper Clint Dempsey made it 2-1 in the 81st minute.
Yedlin made a lovely run along the right before cutting it back for Bradley. His shot was blocked into the feet of Zusi who crossed it for Dempsey. Dempsey chested it from close range to give US the lead.