Minute 40

The US looks terrible. Reyna's back, which spares us the sight of Ben Olsen in a must-win World Cup game. Ghana just almost went up 2-0, just missing the post on a breakaway. The US needs to wake up.

On the plus side, Italy is up 1-0 on the Czechs. Of course, unless the US remembers that they are playing in the World Freakin Cup here, that won't matter much.

Best chance of the game for the US: knock-down header from McBride, wayward shot from Donovan. That's the first time the two strikers have combined in recent memory. If we don't see more of that fast, it'll be time for Eddie Johnson & Bobby Convey. Still, this is better from the US.

Free kick for the US. Good punch by Kingson. Third corner for the US comes to nothing. But more presssure from the Americans is good to see...

Reyna's off. Unlucky. Ben Olsen in. That's a shame for a lot of reasons. Reyna's been the best player for the US so far this Cup - now he's replaced by one of the last guys to make the World Cup squad. John O'Brien must be completely unfit to play - he would be the natural sub right there. Olsen just fouled Essien within 30 seconds of coming on...yikes.