United States Advances to Round of 16 in World Cup

 

 Mueller's lone goal was enough for victory. Photo Credit: Action Press/Rex

 

Despite losing 1-0 to Germany at a rain soaked Arena Pernambuco in Recife, the United States advanced to their second consecutive Round of 16 in team history.

By: Sunil Sunderraj 

Cristiano Ronaldo Saves The Day for Portugal

 

 

Ronaldo saved his heroics until the end of the match. Photo credit: AP 

 

The United States men’s soccer team was literally seconds in stoppage time away from advancing into the knockout round. Those dreams however,  were dashed away by a perfect high crossing pass from Ronaldo to Varela who bulleted home a header past Tim Howard for the equalizing goal and manage to prevent the U.S team from getting those three precious points.

By: Sunil Sunderraj