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Still in the fight
USA looks ahead after last-second draw
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard, right, and Matt Besler, left, react after Portugal's Silvestre Varela scored his side's 2nd goal during Suday's World Cup match at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday. The late Portugal goal denied the United States a pass into the knockout round, but the USA can still advance with a good showing against Germany in its final group stage match Thursday. - photo by Associated Press
SAO PAULO — Instead of taking a breather, the U.S. created a World Cup math puzzle for its fans back in America. Just 30 seconds from clinching advancement with a game to spare, the U.S. conceded a stoppage-time goal that left it with a 2-2 draw against Portugal on Sunday. With four points, the Americans may need at least a tie from their Group G finale against three-time champion Germany to advance to the knockout stage.