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World Cup | Group Stage

Jun 16, 2014 at 11pm UK

Ghana
1-2
USA USA

Ayew (82')

FT(HT: 0-1)

Dempsey (1'), Brooks (86')

Jozy Altidore's World Cup ended by hamstring injury?

By Joe Fish, Reporter | 16 June 2014

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore appears likely to miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a hamstring injury in USA's opening Group G match with Ghana.

USA striker Jozy Altidore appears unlikely to play again at the 2014 World Cup after being stretchered off with an apparent hamstring injury against Ghana on Monday.

USA striker Jozy Altidore lies injured during his side's match with Ghana on June 16, 2014. © Getty Images

The Sunderland striker pulled up in the 23rd minute chasing a ball into the corner, and was unable to get back to his feet before being replaced by Aron Johannsson.

Should Altidore be ruled out of the rest of the tournament, it would be a major blow to manager Jurgen Klinsmann, who has regularly chosen the 24-year-old to spearhead his attack.

Altidore only managed one Premier League goal for the Black Cats last season after signing from AZ Alkmaar, but has been more prolific for the US, scoring 20 times in 71 international appearances.

America lead 1-0 at the time of Altidore's withdrawal, thanks to a first-minute goal from Clint Dempsey. You can follow the rest of the action live courtesy of Sports Mole's commentary here.