World Cup Day Fourteen

Italy does their part by beating the Czech Republic 2-0, but the US just can’t get the job done, and fall to Ghana 2-1. A controversial penalty decision in first half stoppage time was the difference in the game, but Bruce Arena’s negative tactics proved to be the difference in this short World Cup for the Americans.

EDIT: 9:50 PM - In the late matches, Australia drew 2-2 with Croatia, which earns them a round of 16 date with Italy, while Brazil came from 1-0 down to beat Japan 4-1, which ensured the defending champions top spot in group F.