For the first time since 2002, and only the third time since 1930, the United States are in later stages of the World Cup. The good news is that with

For the first time since 2002, and only the third time since 1930, the United States are in later stages of the World Cup. The good news is that with the completion of the first Group C, the Americans have managed to avoid heavyweights such as Germany and Argentina. The bad news is that Ghana will face next, which - if not a miracle of Côte d'Ivoire - the only African team still in the tournament Saturday. Translation: Ghana is the continent behind.

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last-minute goal gave the Getty Image Landon Donovan U. S. World Cup dream alive

For the United States, this game yet, but Bob Bradley's team to the top of their game in a number of important areas of category "winnable. That's what Americans have come victorious:

1. Home Stay Hungry

United States consumes an enormous amount of energy in physical and emotional beating Algeria 1-0, a victory that the team will leave the tournament, led to almost claimed first place in the group. But with only two days rest between games and Algeria on Saturday, the second round, the Americans need to regroup quickly. The possibilities for those who do not often someone. With the draw favorable research, a journey to the semifinals of the matter. This fact alone should ensure that the United States are not satisfied with what we have achieved.

2. Ghana second clip wings

The Americans improved their defense capabilities of the tournament against Algeria and it takes to reach the quarterfinals. This requires limiting the influence of the great midfielder Andre Ayew and Prince Tagus, to indulge in expansion and operation at defenders. The deceased was midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng and Kwadwo Asamoah door to watch as well.

3. Continue to send front third Cherundolo

Bradley's side benefited from a more aggressive against Algeria. That was partly achieved by a continuous pressure Steve Cherundolo back in attack. Cherundolo cross caused havoc in defense and run Algeria. How could reprise role Saturday, might be what is necessary to defend Ghanaian willing to pull out of shape.

4. Fourth man-up

Ghana is known to be a team physical. The Americans would do well in the 2006 World Cup meeting between the teams when a cracked on Claudio Reyna to address not only the first goal set the Black Stars', But also recall Reyna sent the match with a knee injury. USA is better to create a physical tone for correspondence, so decided to face Ghana.

5. Find the Killer D's foot fifth of

Apart from the second half against England, was held by the United States impressive in this tournament, with the result that they were unable to primary striker Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan found. To continue with Ghana, will ask the Americans to fight in the middle of the park to win. Match-ups Boateng and Anthony Annan of the U.S. that connects Bradley and Michael Maurice Edu will be on display.