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Varela, Ronaldo stun America in the 95th minute

by Kim McCauley
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USA vs. Portugal, 2014 World Cup: USMNT stunned by late equalizer
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The United States were less than 30 seconds away from beating Portugal and clinching a berth in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Then Cristiano Ronaldo crossed to Silvestre Varela.

Gut punch.

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