Paulo Bento’s men opened the score 5 minutes into the game and it seemed that they would manage to earn three points.
64 minutes into the match Jones netted the equalizer with a long volley and nine minutes before the tome Clint Dempsey sent the USA up.
Seleção salvaged the draw in a stoppage time as Silvestre Varela headed the ball in after the cross from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bento’s men have one point at the moment. To go through to the next stage they must defeat Ghana by several goals and hope that the USA won’t draw against Germany.
FC Dynamo Kyiv Portuguese halfback Miguel was among first eleven (51st cap).
In the first half he featured as supporting midfielder and in the second – as left back.
“The second goal we conceded was the result of our mistakes. I think draw is a quite fair outcome. The situation is difficult for us not only because we have to defeat Ghana, but also because a lot depends upon the game between Germany and the USA.
We were a bit unlucky in the first half, but we did our best after the break. In the last group stage fixture we’ll try to use the small chance to qualify for the playoffs”, - informed Bento FIFA official web site.
