Photos: Last-gasp Portugal deny US a shock World Cup win

Photos: Last-gasp Portugal deny US a shock World Cup win

Portugal snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time to force a 2-2 draw with the United States and keep their World Cup hopes flickering on Sunday. The last-gasp leveller deprived the United States of a famous win which would have seen them complete a remarkable qualification from Group G, which also includes Germany and Ghana. Here are the images

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Photos: Last-gasp Portugal deny US a shock World Cup win
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) watches Portugal's Nani (17) score a goal during the 2014 World Cup G soccer match between Portugal and the U.S. at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014.      REUTERS
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates a goal against the U.S. by teammate Nani (unseen) during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014.  REUTERS
Jermaine Jones of the U.S. celebrates with Alejandro Bedoya (11) after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup G soccer match between Portugal and the U.S. at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014.   REUTERS
Clint Dempsey (L) of the U.S. celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match against Portugal at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
Clint Dempsey (C) of the U.S. knocks the ball into the net to score against Portugal during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during their 2014 World Cup G soccer match against the U.S. at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
Portugal's Varela scores their second goal during their 2014 World Cup G soccer match against USA at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
Portugal's Varela (C) scores their second goal as Tim Howard (R) of the U.S. reacts during their 2014 World Cup G soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
Fans of the U.S. cheer their team on during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match against Portugal at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS
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