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Jermaine Jones scores memorable goal for USMNT against Portugal in 2014

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Jermaine Jones scores memorable goal for USMNT against Portugal in 2014
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Jermaine Jones scored a powerful equalizer for the USMNT against Portugal during their group stage match in the 2014 World Cup. The goal, which came in the 64th minute, leveled the score after the U.S. initially trailed 1-0. The U.S. team ultimately drew the match 2-2, with Clint Dempsey adding another goal soon after. Though the U.S. advanced from the group stage, their tournament run ended in the Round of 16 against Belgium. The goal remains one of the most iconic in U.S. World Cup history.

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  • •Jermaine Jones equalized for the USMNT in the 64th minute.
  • •The match ended in a 2-2 draw with Portugal.
  • •Clint Dempsey scored the USMNT's second goal 20 minutes later.
  • •USMNT advanced to the knockout stage with a better goal differential.
  • •Their World Cup journey concluded with a loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 7 days to the World Cup: USMNT's Jermaine Jones hits a rocket from outside the box vs. Portugal
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Jones' legendary banger kept the USMNT in the mix against Portugal in 2014.

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