World Cup Reactions: Cheer When We Lose, Cry When We Tie?

— -- American fans' reactions to the USA's three games at the World Cup in Brazil over the past two weeks have been pretty confusing -- especially if you're a casual observer trying to get on the soccer bandwagon.

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When the USA beat Ghana 2-1 on June 16, most Americans knew it was a good thing. And we celebrated.

When the Americans played Portugal this past Sunday, we were in the lead and Portugal scored in stoppage time to tie the game, 2-2. It ended in a draw -- and U.S. fans looked utterly crushed.

So you'd think today, when the U.S. lost to Germany 1-0, that American fans would be devastated. Not at all. Instead, this was their reaction:

Pure joy.

It's been a roller-coaster of confusing emotions for Team USA supporters. Nevertheless, it's onto the knockout round!

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