Varela helped Portugal snatch a point with a 2-2 draw and stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 with an equaliser in the final minute of stoppage time.
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The Portugual team lost 4-0 to Germany in their opening Group G match, with Ronaldo playing despite the injury. And they will be desperate for some inspiration from their star skipper to stay afloat in the tournament.
The United States, however, are going in the other direction. After being knocked out of the last two World Cups by Ghana, the Americans beat the African team 2-1 in their opening match and could even secure a spot in the second round this weekend.
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