Team USA's World Cup Run Ends

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By Nina Mandell

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

The dream is over.

Team USA's fairytale run in soccer's World Cup came to an end Saturday in the third minute of extra time when a Ghanan goal broke a 1-1 tie.

Despite putting up a gritty fight typical of the US squad throughout the tournament, this time the 2-1 lead was too much.

The loss devastated fans packed into Manhattan bars who were hoarse from cheering on their team through 90 minutes of regular time - and another 30 added minutes.

"I don't want to start about how sad I am," said Adam Blump, 23, who watched the game on the Upper East Side.

"I think it's sad," said Danielle Ostrow, 29. "I think Ghana played dirty and were a bunch of crybabies."

Landon Donovan had kept fans' hopes alive with an equalizer from a penalty in the 62nd minute.

But, in the final stages of the World Cup, games can't be tied, and the US squad couldn't find a second goal.

Team USA's run in the competition, which saw them qualify at the top of their group, has packed city bars and electrified fans - including many who'd previously had no interest in soccer.

It was a good run. Buddies Malcolm Stansell, Shane Coucette and Nick Bonanno commiserate after Team USA's defeat

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