
Celebrities and fans took to Twitter during the crucial USA vs. Portugal match Sunday in the mighty Amazon jungle. In yet another drama packed, emotional up and down match, the "Stars and Stripes" came back from an early Nani goal to take the lead 2-1 going into the closing seconds. On a completely disastrous turn of events, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo sent a beautiful cross to Silvestre Valere who headed into the back of the net. The goal was the latest goal ever given up by the United States and the latest goal of the World Cup so far.
Once again, Team USA took their fans on an emotional roller coaster ride, this time ending in heart break instead of triumph. Team USA can still get out of the first round with a win or tie against Germany on Thursday. In the meantime, let's take a look at our top ten celebrity tweets during the match:
Team USA Coach Jurgen Klinssman got it all started off Sunday morning from Manaus:
greetings from beautiful Manaus!! Can't wait to see our #USMNT fans at the stadium! We believe...
- Jürgen Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) June 22, 2014
Los Angeles Angel's All-Star Mike Trout showed his support for Team USA before the game:
Biggest game of the World Cup today for @ussoccer !! #OneNationOneTeam #USMNT #WorldCup2014
— Mike Trout (@Trouty20) June 22, 2014
WWE Hall of Famer Wrestler, Iron Sheik had a colorful commentary on Cristiano Ronaldo's play early:
USA make Ronaldo look like the Ronaldo mcdonaldo #USAvsPortugal
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 22, 2014
UFC Champion Jon Bones Jones shares his love for Team USA's Jermaine Jones:
It was nice to see #TeamJones score a goal tonight. #WorldCup #USAvsPOR
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 23, 2014
The Los Angeles Lakers showed their support for LA's own Jermaine Jones:
LA's own gets the equalizer for #USMNT RT @ussoccer: @Jermainejunior celebrates his tying goal for the #USA. 1-1. pic.twitter.com/3YMeV3txZy
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 22, 2014
Olympic Gold Medalist Sprinter Usain Bolt had this comment about Ronaldo's cross that tied the game in the final seconds:
That cross by @Cristiano #upupup
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) June 22, 2014
Oakland Raider's running back Darren McFadden shared his analysis of the final play:
What did every1 think of the game? Crazy that last goal by Portugal. If tha ref wouldve put 4 min nstead of 5 we would've won #USA #worldcup
— Darren McFadden (@dmcfadden20) June 23, 2014
Actor, Singer and overall Superstar Justin Timberlake shared his thoughts after the tough draw:
What a match. 30 seconds away from advancing! Still, we control our own destiny... #IBelieve Go on #USMNT
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 23, 2014
Former Team USA Soccer player and Los Angeles Galaxy star Cobi Jones was heartbroken after the match:
What a game. My heart hurts. Thnx @ATTLatino 4 hosting us today #OWOP #IBELIEVE
— Cobi Jones (@cobijones) June 23, 2014
Finally, USMNT's own Alejandro Bedoya, who played a great match gave us an insder's take on the result:
Well that hurt!!.. Really hurt! But we keep our heads up and move onto to the next game! It's in our hands! We stand united! #1N1T #IBelieve
— Alejandro Bedoya (@AleBedoya17) June 23, 2014
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