U.S.-Germany at halftime: Nothing happening, which is good for the U.S.

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The U.S. and Germany remain scoreless in the soggy conditions of Recife as they play their decisive final group-stage match. The Germans have maintained the majority of possession and threatened U.S. goalkeeper several times, but couldn't finish.

As long as the U.S.-Germany score remains even, the Americans will be happy since that's all they need to advance to the round of 16.

Portugal took a 1-0 lead against Ghana in the first half of group's other match, which is also good news for the U.S. If that score holds, the U.S would need to lose 5-0 to Germany for Portugal to take their spot in the next round.

So, in short, U.S. fans should root for nothing to happen for the next 45 minutes. Boring is good.

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