NATAL, Brazil -- Clint Dempsey scored in the first minute and rookie substitute John Brooks scored a late game winner as the U. Derrick Thomas Jersey .S. defeated Ghana 2-1 Monday in the World Cup opener for both. The victory gave the Americans a measure of revenge against the tiny West African county that knocked them out of the previous two World Cups and put the U.S. and Germany on top of the Group G, with Ghana and Portugal at the bottom. Dempseys goal came on a low shot just 32 seconds into the match. Ghana dominated much the rest of the game, and Andre Ayew levelled in the 82nd minute. Just four minutes later, Brooks -- a 21-year-old who came on at halftime because Matt Besler was injured -- scored off a corner from Graham Zusi. It was the first time an American sub had ever scored in the World Cup. Dempseys goal made him the first U.S. player to score in three different World Cups and was the fastest ever scored by an American in the tournament. Dempseys goal showed the kind of technical flair seldom seen from a squad that typically scores through set pieces. Brooks game winner came in the waning minutes as the Americans were desperately trying to survive waves of attacks from Ghana. DaMarcus Beasley, who became the first American to play in four World Cups, started the buildup to Dempseys goal with a pass to Jermaine Jones, who fed it to Dempsey inside the penalty area. With a nifty move to split defenders John Boye and Sulley Muntari, Dempsey sent the left-footed shot past goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey, where the ball bounced off the post and in. Already ahead after the game had barely started, the Americans looked well on their way to erasing eight years of frustration caused by Ghana. Ghana regrouped at halftime and the U.S. looked punchless on the attack after losing striker Jozy Altidore to an apparent hamstring injury in the 21st minute. Ghana applied relentless pressure on U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard and finally drew even when captain Asamoah Gyan flicked a backheel pass to Ayew, who used the outside of his left foot for a powerful shot. Ghana was still pressing for a winner Brooks delivered the header. He appeared shocked to have scored, raising his hands to his head before falling to the ground to be mobbed by his teammates. Albert Lewis Jersey . - The Clippers have signed guard Dahntay Jones to a second 10-day contract. Austin Reiter Jersey . The teams were scoreless for most of the first two periods before Canada scored three times in a span of less than four minutes. Sarah Potomak opened the scoring on the power play. http://www.customchiefsjersey.com/custom-cam-erving-jersey-large-2286n.html .com) - Graeme McDowell opened up with a first- round, 5-under 67 on Thursday and he holds a 2-shot lead at the WGC - HSBC Champions.MILAN - Roberto Mancinis first game back in charge of Inter ended with a 1-1 draw against city rival AC Milan in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday.A stunning Jeremy Menez volley gave Milan the halftime lead but Joel Obi levelled shortly after the hour mark.Both sides also hit the crossbar through Stephan El Shaarawy and Mauro Icardi.Its not the easiest thing starting with a derby match, we only had five days to work together, Mancini said. But we had great spirit, so its a positive night for me, apart from we didnt win.The derby is always a really lovely match. It made me happy to see a full San Siro. Well try to do our best quickly, because you need results in football and Im convinced well get them.In previous seasons, the derby would often be vital for the destination of the title.Not this season.The result left Milan in seventh spot, 13 points behind Serie A leader Juventus, with Inter a point further back.I think my players were really good in trying to get the win, others would have sat back and played for the draw, Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi said. The two great chances we had at the end leave a really bitter taste, they would have given us the three points which would have changed peoples opinions.We need to get back to taking all three points, as at the moment were not getting what we deserve.Earlier, Napoli squandered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at home to Cagliari and lose ground in the title race, while Udineses Antonio Di Natale scored his 200th Serie A goal in a 1-1 draw against Chievo Verona.Sampdoria remained fourth after Constantin Nicas own goal salvaged a 1-1 draw at Cesena.Fiorentina beat Hellas Verona 2-1, with both sides hitting the crossbar, and Empoli won 2-0 at bottom club Parma, to put more pressure on former Italy coach Roberto Donadonii. Nick Lowery Jersey. Sassuolo won 1-0 at Torino.In Milan, it was Inzaghis first derby in charge, while Mancini — who replaced the sacked Walter Mazzarri last week — won four derby matches during his first stint as Inter coach, losing five and drawing one.Milan soaked up the early pressure before taking the lead with its first shot on target. El Shaarawy raced down the left flank and crossed for an exquisite volley from Menez into the far corner.Milan went close to doubling its advantage shortly after halftime but Giacamo Bonaventuras effort took a slight deflection off Andrea Ranocchia and flashed across the face of goal.Moments later at the other end, Lopez denied Zdravko Kuzmanovic and the ball pinged around the box before coming out to Icardi, who blazed it over the bar.Milan could have snatched the win as deep into stoppages Andrea Polis effort was deflected just past the post with Samir Handanovic stranded.It was not a normal night. Its been a busy and hard 48 hours, you have to act a bit on instinct when things happen so quickly, Mancini said. You can understand a lot of things in matches that you cant see in training, so it will take four or five matches before I know the players well.Napoli slipped nine points behind Juventus and six behind Roma, after both sides won on Saturday.Gonzalo Higuain put the home side in front in the 11th minute and Gokhan Inler doubled its lead with a 25-yard screamer.Victor Ibarbo and Diego Farias scored either side of halftime to pull Cagliari level and, although Jonathan de Guzman headed Napoli back in front, Farias equalized again.Napoli was back in front on the hour mark when De Guzman was left unmarked to head Christian Maggios cross into the far corner but Farias levelled again, sidefooting in Ibarbos low cross. ' ' '