More than 60 matches have been played in the 2014 World Cup. Some were enthralling enough to leave the viewership breathless. The other was Greece’s scoreless draw with Japan during the group stages. Undoubtedly, that match served as the inspiration for Ann Coulter’s anti-soccer rant.
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There was, however, enough World Cup action to entertain even the most casual fan. Below are the top five worth reliving.
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1. United States 2-2 Portugal
Facing the blistering heat of Manaus, the United States and Portugal played 90 minutes of inspired football. Jurgen Klinsmann kept the U.S. out of its defensive shell long enough to see his men play the game the way it was meant to be played. Their reward: A 2-1 lead into the dying seconds of the match. An automatic berth to the Round of 16 was there. Then, Cristiano Ronaldo happened. The reigning Ballon d’Or winner sent one final reminder to the world. Varela headed it home.
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