the United States is carrying the hopes of a nation, Ghana is carrying the hopes of an entire continent.
The underdog teams meet for a spot in the quarterfinals Saturday in Rustenberg, with Ghana representing the lone African team to reach the knockout stage.
The United States came through as unlikely Group C winners, needing a goal by Landon Donovan in second-half stoppage time to defeat Algeria 1-0 on Wednesday. The Americans earned their first victory after draws with England and Slovenia.
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