WORLD CUP 2014: USA 2 - 1 Ghana

The victory gave the Americans some revenge against the tiny West African county that knocked them out of the last two World Cups and put the U.S. and Germany on top of the Group G, with Ghana and Portugal at the bottom.

Dempsey's goal came on a low shot just a half-minute into the match. Ghana dominated much the rest of the game, and Andre Ayew leveled in the 82nd minute.

Just four minutes later, Brooks - a 21-year-old defender who came on at halftime because Matt Besler was injured - scored off a corner from Graham Zusi. It was the first time an American sub had ever scored in the World Cup.

>> Match Highlights <<

Clint Dempsey opens the scoring.



Jozy Altidore gets carried off the field.



Clint Dempsey gets kicked in the face.



A pensive Jurgen Klinsmann looks on as the United States hangs on against the Black Stars.

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