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US bounced from World Cup by Ghana — again

Saturday, June 26, 2010

The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored three minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday night

Kevin Prince Boateng put Ghana ahead when he stripped the ball from Ricardo Clark in the 5th minute and beat goalkeeper Tim Howard from 16 yards.

Landon Donovan tied the score with a penalty kick in the 62nd minute after Jonathan Mensah pulled down Clint Dempsey streaking in.