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- Updated: November 21, 2016
USA were made to work overtime before earning a come-from-behind 1-1 draw against Ghana to ensure top spot in Group C.
It was a hard-fought match with limited goalscoring opportunities at either end in a blustery Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby.
USA commenced the day in top spot and needed only a draw to guarantee progression, but a point would have left the door open for France or New Zealand to leapfrog them at the summit.
As it panned out, France’s 2-0 win saw the pair level at the top on points and goals only …