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By CAITLIN MURRAY
It was the day every U.S. Men’s National Team fan was waiting for — and it did not disappoint. The Americans came up with a huge win over Ghana to open the World Cup with three points. Goal-scorers John Brooks and Clint Dempsey will get the attention, but it was in large part thanks to the quiet leadership of Jermaine Jones, SBI’s Man of the Match.
Elsewhere in Group G — the so-called “Group of Death” — Germany destroyed Portugal, coming away with a whopping 4-0 win that puts Portugal in a precarious position as they face the USMNT on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Landon Donovan continued to poke fun at his very public and unceremonious dismissal from the USMNT before the World Cup with a new commercial for EA Sports.
Here is a rundown of all the stories featured on SBI today:
U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
Late Brooks header lifts USMNT to first World Cup win over Ghana
SBI World Cup Man of the Match: Jermaine Jones
World Cup: USA vs. Ghana (SBI Live Match Commentary)
USMNT confident of overcoming Ghana in World Cup opener despite bleak past
The SBI Show: Episode 147 (Previewing USA-Ghana, World Cup predictions and more)
Must-See Video: Ready for Ghana
Must-See Video: Landon Donovan EA Sports ad
Must-See Video: Stephen Colbert on the USMNT’s chances
WORLD CUP:
SBI World Cup Man of the Match: Thomas Muller
Scoreless Nigeria, Iran play to tournament’s first draw
SBI World Cup Man of the Match: Mehrdad Pooladi
World Cup Day 5: Your Running Commentary
NATIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE: