6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with - NY Daily News

NEW YORK NEWS POLITICS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT OPINION LIVING AUTOS

EVENTS NYC CRIME BRONX BROOKLYN QUEENS UPTOWN EDUCATION WEATHER OBITUARIES NEW YORK PICS DN PHOTOGRAPHERS

2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal Local soccer fans were celebrating what seemed like a U.S. victory until Portugal's Silvestre Varela fired a stunning header to tie the score with less than 30 seconds remaining in the game. BY CHELSEA HIRSCH , BILL HUTCHINSON / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS / Published: Sunday, June 22, 2014, 10:05 PM / Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 9:17 AM A A A

SHARE THIS URL

29 155 16 nydn.us/1nvlYoi

New York City soccer fans went from ecstasy to agony Sunday MOST POPULAR when the U.S. national team dribbled away a chance to MOST READ MOST SHARED advance to the second round of 1 Drunken NYPD cop attacked woman in the World Cup in the very last bed: source seconds. 2 Supreme Court strikes down abortion clinic buffer zones The American squad had taken 3 Brooklyn drug kingpin and aspiring rapper a seemingly invincible 2-1 lead convicted of three murders with nine minutes left in 4 Mom of Bronx teen who allegedly shot at regulation only to allow a goal cops says he's a 'sweet child' with less than 30 seconds to 5 24-year-old will be 17th NYPD member in play on a stunning header by family Portugal’s Silvestre Varela. 6 New Yorkers revel after U.S. World Cup team advances

The match ended in a draw, 7 NYC homless angered when they don't each get $300 with lunch turning the cheers to confused jeers from the crowd at Studio 8 Gonzalez: Queens Library director Galante not getting $800G Square in Astoria, Queens. 9 Man dies after early morning stabbing in Brooklyn: cops “I don’t even have any words. 10 3 brothers wrongfully convicted of murder I’m so disappointed,” said in 1980s will sue city Andrew Maceda, 24, of the East Village. KEN MURRAY/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 1/6 6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal - NY Daily News

KEN MURRAY/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Fans began prematurely celebrating a U.S. victory after team captain Clint Dempsey’s 81st-minute goal, which seemed like it would give the Americans their first consecutive World Cup wins since 1930.

But star-spangled flags — and faces — suddenly went limp when Portugal's superstar made a perfect cross pass to set up Varela’s late- game heroics. EDITOR'S PICKS “I’m shocked,” said Ester Garcia, 30, of Hell’s Kitchen. “They just needed to Man dies after early hold the ball. I can’t believe this happened. They had the game.” morning stabbing in Brooklyn: cops The man, whose identity A win or a tie against Germany on Thursday would send the U.S. into the round was not immediately of 16 — but if the Americans lose, they need a tie between Ghana and known, was stabbed at the intersection of Brighton RELATED GALLERY: Portugal, or a low-scoring win by Portugal in order to advance. Those teams Beach Ave. and Brighton play at the same time as the U.S.-Germany game. M4tho Smt. , oBfr igBhrtonn Bxe taeceh,n around 2:45 a.m., according to wauhthoo raitlielesg. edly shot at But Pedro Bermejo, 22, of Brooklyn, feared Sunday’s outcome may have taken cops says he's a 'sweet child' the fight out of the U.S. team. Police call the 15-year-old gunslinger they say fired on “I feel terrible that they have to play against them a wanna-be cop James Feldmann Follow killer, but his mom says STUNNER! USA Germany,” Bermejo said. “I’m 60% sure Germany will @James_Feldmann GheO’sP a l'eswaedeet rc hSilkde.' los gives up tying goal in win that game.” final ticks in 2-2 tie slams Cuomo over The US is back to back World breakaway Dems War champs against Germany Kelvin Diaz, 27, of Hempstead, L.I., said he believes Senate Republican Leader now it's time to beat them in the Dean Skelos questioned in miracles. Gov. Cuomo’s character World Cup. #USMNT Thursday — accusing him #Merica #WorldCup2014 “The game was great. You had the best of the best of capitulating to liberals by pushing to break up the bipartisan coalition controlling 8:17 PM - 22 Jun 2014 playing,” Diaz said of Sunday’s match in the Amazon Rangel must amend fthoer msta atef tSeern afatei.ling to 4 RETWEETS 8 FAVORITES city of Manaus, Brazil. report China trip Rep. Charles Rangel, fresh “We still have a chance,” Diaz said. “And if you’re off a tight primary win, is scrambling to amend his scared, go to church.” annual financial disclosure form after failing to report Carlos Vargas, 29, of Astoria, also likes the Americans’ chances against Tane alcl-hexepre niss eles apdaiidn jgunket to China last year. pre-K expansion at Germany. Brooklyn school Teacher Karen Gerdts is “Anything is possible in the World Cup,” Vargas said. leading the charge at New Bridges Elementary for an expansion from two pre-K Of course, not everyone bleeds red, white and blue. classrooms to five by FSReOpMte AmRbOeUr.ND THE WEB “The U.S. has no chance,” said Dijana Ilieva, 29, of Brooklyn. “The Netherlands These 15 Women are will go all all the way.” the Most Beautiful In Sports (Rant Sports) With News Wire Services

On a mobile device? Click to watch the video.

Your CPAP is Infested with Bacteria. Clean It by Doing This. (EasyBreathe)

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 2/6 6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal - NY Daily News Meet DJ Jazzy Jeff (Philly 360)

15 Notorious Celebrity Gold Diggers (MadameNoire)

Recommended by

EDITOR'S PICKS MARTIN MEJIA/AP Espaillat concedes to U.S. fans went from ecstasy to agony at this moment when Silvestre Varela fired a header past U.S. Rangel, announces goalkeeper Tim Howard. run to keep state Senate seat USA rues missed World Cup opportunity after last-gasp Portugal... Like the USA, State Sen. SI's Grant Wahl reports from Manaus, Brazil, w here the USA w as on the brink of Adriano Espaillat has lost qualifying for the knockout stage, only to concede a late goal and have its... — and is moving onto the next round. Post columnist Fred Dicker calls senator a 'spear chucker' New York Post political columnist Fred Dicker called an upstate senator a “spear chucker” for the predominantly black New GYoorkn Czaityl eDze:m Qoucreaeticn dselegation in a controversial on- Laiirb croamrym denirt eThcutorsrday. Galante not getting $800G The trustees of the Queens Library won’t be giving their controversial director, Thomas Galante, an N$8.Y00.',s00 h0i gohldeesnt pcaoraucrhtute after all. rules city can't restrict soda sizes PROMOTED STORIES The Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld lower court rulings that the city's Board of Health exceeded its authority in 2012 by 3en barcotintgh eforms ewr rMoanyogrf Muilclhyael Bloomberg’s ban on claorgnev siucgteardy boefv emraugredse. r in 1980s will sue city Three brothers cleared of murder convictions after decades behind bars have put the city on notice they each intend to file $150 Mmialliyoonr l aswestusit sa salildegeing frame-ups by retired NYPD World Cup 2014: USA’s Pursuit of a The best watches under $250 10 BEST WWE Couples in Real Life $ho3m2.iMcid efo Dre mtecetinveta Llouis Scarcella. Dream in the Amazon Thrillist Rant Sports health services for SportsBreak inmates Mayor de Blasio earmarked $32.5 million, split between the correction and health departments, to create four Nobeswer vcaittioyn l auwnit sa lfolor wthes most aggressive inmates. IODff iciarlsd ssa fyo arb oaullt 20 to 40 inmates at a time — all of them with severe mental illnesses — will get cTuhset oCmityiz Cedo utrnecailt mvoetendt in the special units. Thursday to give the city’s half a million undocumented immigrants a municipal identity. 5 highest-paid soccer players at Glimpse colonial living in these Child Stars Who Lost Their Good the World Cup historic CT homes Looks Central Park 5's $41M Bankrate CT Visit Styleblazer settlement approved by Controller Recommended by Stringer The Central Park Five’s bitter battle for exoneration and restitution moved MORE FROM NYDAILYNEWS closer to its end Thursday as City Controller Scott Stringer approved their $41 Robert De Niro pops Oscar-winner Robert De • EXCLUSIVE: Drunken NYPD cop punched Bronx • Lawyer of ex-city Councilman Daniel Halloran grills FBI million settlement. woman 20 to 30 times after breaking into her agent for wining and dining as an undercover into stranger's home Niro took a Brooklyn break http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 3/6

Y IL A D IN W 6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal - NY Daily News woman 20 to 30 times after breaking into her agent for wining and dining as an undercover apartment:… to watch World Cup • LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian in Hawaii - Hottest • Bring back the Big Gulp! N.Y. Court of Appeals rules celebrity beach bodies of 2014 city had no right to restrict soda sizes during filming of his latest movie to catch the critical U.S.-Germany showdown at the World Cup, according to HBuasrilneemss pInassidteor.rc opmla. ns anti-gang push A Harlem pastor is rolling out a new summer project, trying to lure kids — some as young as 8 — away from the grip of uptown’s warring street crews.

Y IL A D Passport for IN W Summer Fun Sweepstakes YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1 2 3 4 5

2014 Luxury Plus Size Credit Card Eyes Makeup Hybrid Car Sedans Swimsuits Offers Ideas Reviews

$170G in total prizes including trips to Florida COMMENTS (16) [ Discussion Guidelines] and a 2015 Mazda CX-5—plus tickets to Newsies, Medieval Times, Rye Playland, and more! Winners daily.

POST A COMMENT CLICK HERE Write a comment

MOST POPULAR

MOST READ MOST SHARED

SORT 1 Drunken NYPD cop attacked woman in bed: source DEBBIE PEACHTREE 1 2 Supreme Court strikes down abortion 4 days ago clinic buffer zones

When are the Americans going to realize, this sport is stacked against them. They may be allowed to 3 Brooklyn drug kingpin and aspiring rapper play, that's good for the commercial aspects of it but they will never be allowed to win. Look at the convicted of three murders officiating thus far. The World Cup is as crooked as the day is long. 4 Mom of Bronx teen who allegedly shot at cops says he's a 'sweet child' Like REPLY SHARE 5 24-year-old will be 17th NYPD member in family

LUIS DIAZ 0 6 New Yorkers revel after U.S. World Cup team advances 4 days ago 7 NYC homless angered when they don't You may be right. The officials will think of something not to let U.S. win. each get $300 with lunch

Like REPLY SHARE 8 Gonzalez: Queens Library director Galante not getting $800G 9 Man dies after early morning stabbing in GINA MAZZOLA 0 Brooklyn: cops 4 days ago 10 3 brothers wrongfully convicted of murder Dear dear Debbie. Do you even understand how hard your US team worked and played to even get to in 1980s will sue city the world cup? The previous host nation (South Africa, where I live) didn't even qualify. World cup qualifying matches start out with 209 national teams who play each other until there are 32 teams that Drunken NYPD cop attacked woman in play in the final tournament. 1 bed: source

The US team made it into the top 32. By saying the game is effectively rigged, you are suggesting that 2 24-year-old will be 17th NYPD member in your team didn't work to get there. If I were the US team I'd be pretty insulted. Football (or soccer as family you call it) isn't as big in the US as it is in the rest of the world. The US has never been a world soccer 3 Brooklyn drug kingpin and aspiring rapper power. Over the past few decades your US team has been making gradual progress and qualifed for convicted of three murders each of the past seven World Cup tournaments. 4 New Jersey Lottery sued over discarded ticket So stop being such a sore loser and stop degrading the excellent standard of your current team by suggesting games are rigged. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 4/6 6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal - NY Daily News suggesting games are rigged. 5 New city law allows ID cards for all

The rest of the world will continue to watch and enjoy the games. 6 New Yorkers revel after U.S. World Cup team advances 7 Driver decapitated after fleeing cops in Brooklyn 8 Mom of Bronx teen who allegedly shot at cops says he's a 'sweet child' Like REPLY SHARE 9 3 brothers wrongfully convicted of murder in 1980s will sue city

ROBERT MALAFRONTE 0 10 Mayor sets aside $32.M for mental health 4 days ago services for inmates

I think she meant "once they got there". You don't know who the teams are until the teams do make it and a put in brackets. That's where the funny-business starts. Have you seen some of the calls in these matches? Or goals that were called offside when replays show clear onsides when the kick was taken and put into goal. Free Citizenship Application Like REPLY SHARE Assistance

OLDER WISER 1 4 days ago

It's called "Choking." With 30 seconds left you have to be on offense. You play defensively you LOSE.

Like REPLY SHARE

OLDER WISER 0 4 days ago

http://thumbs.dreams​time.com/z/male-mode​l-choking-27780866.j​pg

Like REPLY SHARE

CUNY/NYC Citizenship Now Corps Volunteers DAVE FICHTER 0 will assist permanent resident parents of 4 days ago children currently enrolled in New York City Public Schools with their citizenship That was the problem - Bradley tried to carry the attack forward instead of just kicking the ball applications. This event is sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and away. Major tactical mistake! Citi Community Development.

Like REPLY SHARE Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Newtown High School in Elmhurst

ROBERT MALAFRONTE 0 4 days ago CLICK HERE

I agree. Even the most basic of youth coaches will have most of the field players crowd just outside or inside of the box (Especially with so little time left) and tell the players-something they should know-when you get it, clear it away and up-field! They played too much with the ball and left one player on Ronaldo. E E R F BEST CITY APP Like REPLY SHARE IN THE WORLD!

ROBERT MALAFRONTE 0 4 days ago

What game were you looking at? I saw no US defenders back in any kind of numbers. The US player nearest the Portugal player who put the ball in was behind him in the box. At least eight players should have been just outside or inside the box. I only saw about three players back. You get it, you clear it. One minute, how hard can that be?

Like REPLY SHARE SHOW MORE COMMENTS

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 5/6 6/27/2014 2014 World Cup: New York City soccer fans shocked as U.S. squanders lead to end at a draw with Portugal - NY Daily News

Daily News Pix Manhattan

From 1939 Times Square to the Towers in the 90's, the Daily News has the legendary photos of NYC.

BUY A PRINT

Media Kit Autos Home Delivery Newsletters Businesses Place an Ad About our Ads Contact Us Careers FAQ's Feeds Site Map

Use of this w ebsite signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. © Copyright 2014 NYDailyNew s.com. All rights reserved.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-soccer-fans-stunned-u-s-tie-portugal-article-1.1839788 6/6