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U.S. vengeance as they face Ghana reward
U.S. for beating England at the top of Group C is a second-round meeting with Ghana instead of Germany. But since their participation in the 2006 World Cup ended at the hands of the Black Stars, Bob Bradley and his side will not underestimate opponents on Saturday in their quest to build on the momentum Landon Donovan dramatic goal against Algeria.

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Four years ago in Germany, the United States would have qualified for with a knockout victory over Ghana in their last group match but goals from Haminu Draman and Stephen Appiah in Nuremberg condemned them to retire early. Nine Ghanaians and Americans are seven of the contest, but in South Africa, an improved U.S. side vying for a spot in the quarterfinals and a meeting with either Uruguay or South Korea.

What they are even considering a possible place in the last four of the World Cup thanks to Donovan. In added time in their last group match against Algeria, the United States have been the position of the competition until the LA Galaxy star shows a mastery of dramatic timing to snatch top spot England. After thwarting Algeria, victim of an injustice on the part of Slovenia and held England to a draw, the United States deserve their place in the second round. Bradley dropped for the match Oguchi Onyewu Algeria, but he could return to defense, while Robbie Findley is back from suspension and will come to Hercules Gomez.

Ghana have been flagship of Africa in a disappointing tournament for the country and have matched their feat of four years ago when they fell to Brazil in the second round. Milovan Rajevac side have overcome the loss of pre-tournament Michael Essien, but the goals are a problem with a 1-0 defeat of Serbia and a 1-1 draw with Australia in both secured thanks to penalties Asamoah Gyan of. To address this concern, Rajevac could hand a first start of the tournament promising striker Dominic Adiyiah who was named young player of the year in Africa in 2009.

USA player to watch: Michael Bradley. Previously, the accused benefit of nepotism, given that his father coaches the national team, the midfield is very much a star of his own after a brilliant World Cup so far. After scoring a crucial goal against Slovenia, Bradley was the man of the match 1-0 with Algeria as he was impressed by his playing on all sides. Hanging in tackles and cons of launching attacks, it was a performance check box, which reminds one of his heroes, Roy Keane.

Ghana player to watch: Andre Ayew. Another player who has lived in the shadow of a famous father, Ayew has an act to follow in the Ghanaian legend Abedi Pele. Although his progress at club level has been slow, the Marseille winger is effective and shone for his country at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations before appearing in three games group of Ghana in South Africa. Ayew is a lively presence throughout the U.S. and will need to be silenced.

key battle: Clint Dempsey v John Pantsil. Fulham teammates engaged in a duel to life Saturday at the operating Pantsil in the back straight and Dempsey should play wide left for the United States. Both men boast a wide experience and support could be crucial in the context of the game. Dempsey has impressed for the USA in South Africa and Pantsil is facing a real test in blunt his colleague from Craven Cottage.

Trivia: If Ghana emerge victorious match the exploits of Senegal (2002) and Cameroon (1990), which are the only two African teams to have made a Cup the world in the quarterfinals.

Stats: Ghana spent three goals at the World Cup (including the second in their 2-1 victory over the United States in 2006) was the penalty spot.

Ratings: USA (2. 70), the draw (3. 10) and Ghana (2. 87) with Bet365. United States to win in overtime is 13. 00.

Prediction: It seems to be a close fight and do not be surprised if it goes the distance. United States have shown their resilience in the tournament and could just nick.

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Location: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Kick-off: 19:30
calls Obama inspires U.S. confidence

United States coach Bob Bradley believes his team can go all the way to the final World Cup after a team talk from President Barack Obama .

The president called the team on Thursday at a dinner to wish them good luck in Saturday `s last 16 clashes with the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Ghana.

Bradley, whose side finished top of Group C to England, said: “We were honored before a big match to receive a call from President Obama and if we continue to build on successes so far we can go to the end. It is what it is, but must be balanced with a focus on each match.

“We try not to get ahead of ourselves, but everyone at the same time has this idea that if everyone gives their best effort, if everyone has everything that they have in him and if things on our side we can travel far. “

In addition to conveying his best wishes of President Obama showed that he followed the team’s progress by asking how the ribs goalkeeper Tim Howard have been recovering collision with Emile Heskey in their first match, a 1-1 draw against England. He also inquired about a cut in the face of the Fulham striker Clint Dempsey.

Both will be fit to face Ghana, who will be flying the flag of one for Africa over the last 16 after finishing finalists Germany in Group D.

Bradley did not intend to take them lightly.

He said: “The Ghana team is well established. Their coach has done good job. The team is organized, a people of great talent and athletic ability.

“They are dangerous because they have individual players who you think they will spend the last second and they dribble.

“You think they’ll move left and they surprise you and go right. They unpredictability. You do not always sure what they will do. “

The same could be said of his own team that clinched its place in the last 16 with a winner off-time against the Algeria their evergreen striker Landon Donovan.

The LA Galaxy star, who was loaned to Everton for part of last season, will make his 127th appearance for his country, in which he scored 44 goals.

It is one of the reasons Bradley believes his side can not be simply regarded as functional equipment. He insists that they also have star quality.

Bradley said: “We have demonstrated an ability to move the ball quickly and intelligently. We have some people who have special games that you win championships.

“We never thought that all you have to do is put on work clothes. We are a team working hard, being disciplined and creative at the right time. We try to put all these things together. “

Ghana Milovan Rajevac manager warned U.S. to expect” a war of 90 minutes. “

Rajevac, whose team finished second in Group D in Germany, said:” We will fight and do everything we can to get the quarter-finals in Ghana . It will be difficult but we have a great opportunity.

“I’m very proud of these boys. Their main strength is the unity of the team. We always play as a team and not as individuals and so we managed to have success recently.

“The world loves a good football and Ghana has many supporters around the world whole. I hope after the match Ghana has more supporters in the world. It would be a great satisfaction for us. ”

John Mensah Mensah and Jonathan have recovered from injury, but Isaac Vorsah is excluded.

Rajevac, however, will not be taken in the U.S. for granted.

The Serb played in the American Indoor Soccer League as a contemporary of Pele, Johann Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer and he has a respect for how the American game has progressed over three decades.

He said: “America became a superpower in football, but he also sports that are given greater priority.

But the game of football team with strength and speed. You never know how to deal with them.

“In the last half hour they increase the pace and speed and it is difficult to match. Until the final whistle you do not know how to deal with them.

“Slovenia scored two goals against them and end the U.S. still almost won.”
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