Playmaker Michael Ballack turned goalscorer to give Germany the edge in this quarter-final clash.

By Peter Gibson

By Paul Walker, Jeonju, South Korea

Mexico 0 USA 2

Mexico 0 USA 2

Mexico 0 USA 1

Mexico 0 USA 1

Mexico 0 USA 1

Mexico 0 USA 1

The United States pulled off one of the great World Cup upsets today to topple the might of Portugal.

The United States pulled off one of the great World Cup upsets today to topple the might of Portugal.

The USA stunned Portugal by taking a 3-1 half-time lead against a side rated by many as outside contenders to win the World Cup.

The USA stunned Portugal by taking a 3-1 half-time lead against a side rated by many as outside contenders to win the World Cup.

Most of America may be riveted to events in the NBA championship play-offs, but in Korea American minds are fixed firmly on balls of the foot rather than the basket variety.

Republic of Ireland 2 USA 1

Republic of Ireland 1 USA 1

United States' Eddie Pope has levelled from a corner in their friendly against Ireland.