Ghana bounces U.S., 2-1

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Jun 27, 2010

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Well, it was a nice ride! Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan scores the winning goal against United States goalkeeper Tim Howard to sink the States’ World Cup dreams. Ghana won, 2-1. VIDEO: Ghana Fever AP

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The U.S. team, like striker Herculez Gomez, were crushed by the dramatic, extra-time goal. AFP/Getty Images

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Ghana’s players celebrate after they won the round. Now they remain the only country in Africa still nin contention. AFP/Getty Images

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Heads up! United States’ Clint Dempsey, right, competes for the ball with Ghana’s Jonathan Mensah, left, and Ghana’s John Mensah, center. AP

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All Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson can do is watch this Landon Donovan penalty kick as the U.S. scores the tying goal. AP

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Ghana’s Anthony Annan, left, and United States’ Landon Donovan, right, compete for the ball. AP

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Oof! Ghana’s John Mensah and USA’s Jozy Altidore collide and go down. EPA

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Quite the pair — Former US President Bill Clinton and British rock legend Mick Jagger, far left, watch the match. EPA

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Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson, bottom, blocks United States’ Jozy Altidore. AP

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Ghana’s Kevin Prince Boateng, left, and USA’s Ricardo Clark, right, are in close contest as they chase after the ball. EPA

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Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson makes a save between teammate Jonathan Mensah and USA’s Robbie Findley. EPA

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GOAL! Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan, foreground, celebrates after scoring the team’s second — and winning — goal, sending the country’s team to the next round. AP

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Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson, top right, clears the ball as United States goalkeeper Tim Howard, left, goes for a header. AP

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These fans’ enthusiasm didn’t match with the final score. AP

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Fans of Ghana — and Africa — were tickled. Ghana is now the continent’s sole remaining country still in the running. EPA

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Sad-sack U.S. fans react after the loss. Cheer up guys, your next chance is only four years away! REUTERS

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