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Americans React to John Brooks' World Cup Game-Winner for the US

Tristan ThornburghSocial Media StaffJune 17, 2014

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The United States' 2-1 victory over Ghana in the 2014 World Cup came in dramatic fashion, thanks to John Brooks' header off a corner kick in the 86th minute. 

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U.S. fans reacted to Brooks' game-winner all around the country in similar ways: by screaming as loudly as they could. 

Fans in a Houston bar threw their drinks in excitement:

The Atlantic Crossing, a popular Seattle bar, had a window broken in the frenzy. Although you can't see that in the video, you can understand how it would happen based on the crowd:

Joy was in the air in Baton Rouge:

Finally, Kansas City's reaction gets set in slow motion for added drama: