The United States will look to earn three huge points when they take on Ghana in their final group stage match of the U-20 World Cup 2013.
The Americans enter the match with one points thanks to a huge goal from Daniel Cuevas in the waning minutes of the USA's last game against France. The Americans entered that game as the underdogs in the match, but managed to put themselves into a comfortable position in their final match.
"I could see that the French were getting a little panicky and that they were struggling to clear their lines," Cuevas told FIFA.com. "The ball came to me and without even thinking I just tried to put it away... We are a very tight unit and we're always ready to help each other out. We never give up, even when things aren't going our way and today we got our reward."
"It was a fascinating game," noted Hector Joya about the draw. "The French are big and powerful, unlike us. We're feeling confident, though, even more so after this match. Our only objective now is to reach the next round, and we'll be giving all we've got against Ghana to get the three points."
Ghana enters the match with a tremendous amount of frustration. After being destroyed 3-1 against France in their opener, the African contingent gave up a 13th minute goal against Spain to seal their fate in the second match.
The Americans can still earn second place with a huge win against Ghana; in order for that to happen, the Americans must overcome their -3 goal differential and France must lower its +2 goal difference. If France loses 3-0 against Spain and the Americans win by three or more goals against Ghana, the feat can be accomplished. However, a draw between France and Spain would relegate the Americans to a third place finish with a victory.
Prediction: The Americans win 2-1.
Start Time: Kickoff starts at 1 PM EST.
TV: The game will be televised in the United States on ESPN U.
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