Portugal's Varela (C) celebrates scoring their second goal with team mate Eder (L) during their 2014 World Cup G soccer match against USA at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
MANAUS Brazil (Reuters) - Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela scored deep into stoppage-time to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw with the United States in World Cup Group G on Sunday and keep his team's hopes alive.
Just as it looked as though the Americans had pulled off a come-from-behind victory to qualify for the second round and eliminate their opponents, Varela converted a Cristiano Ronaldo cross with a powerful flying header.
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