The United States of America (USA) and Portugal second match in Group G ended in a 2-2 draw with winger Silvestre Varela netting the ball in the extra time to keep coach Paulo Bento's men in the World Cup.
USA captain and forward Clint Dempsey netted a goal in the 81st minute looked to have sent Jurgen Klinsmann's men through, but Varela's extra time equaliser helped Portugal keep their World Cup hopes alive.
According to The Mirror, if Portugal had lost the match, they would have crashed out of the World Cup.
Bento's men took the lead in the fifth minute of the match, thanks to Nani's goal, but the USA hit back with midfielder Jermaine Jones scoring in the 64th minute as Klinsmann's squad looked for a win to advance to the knockout stages.
USA got the lead just a few minutes into the match, but Varela's late equaliser kept Portugal in the run for the knockout stage of the World Cup, the report added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app