Let's not have extra-time and penalties tonight eh?

A nice early goal to set us on our way...

BBC Sport's Ben Smith in Brazil

"I am not sure I have seen two more animated coaches on the touchline during a half in this World Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann and Marc Wilmots have worked up a sweat, pointing, shouting, gesticulating and the rest in that opening 45 minutes.

"The USA coach even had to bring down a high ball with that famed first touch. He's still got it. Belgium have looked the better side and have had the better chances, but the US have created some decent chances deserve to go in all square. I suspect they would take penalties right now. But maybe that is a little harsh."

Belgium have now gone five World Cup first-halves without a goal. Come on now!

BBC News reporter Taylor Kate Brown in Washington DC's Freedom Plaza: "The plaza is about two city blocks by one city block and is almost full, with plenty of Americans flags and bandannas. That is more impressive given it is currently 95F (35C) and there are plenty of bars with air conditioning offering the match. The city has blocked off part of Penn Avenue, the boulevard of official Washington, for the match."

"Do not discount the fact that later this week is the 4th of July. It is peak patriotic time in these parts."

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"Belgium should be in front but we expected them to have more of the play. They have stepped it up a little bit today, but that's what teams should do in tournaments - in the same way we've seen teams like Italy and Germany manage their performances at past tournaments.

"I'm not sure Belgium are managing it, I think it's more that they are learning each other's styles, but you'd still back Belgium to win this one."

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand
MOTD analyst

"USA are playing into Belgium's hands and the Belgians look at their best when they are counter-attacking with Eden Hazard and Divock Origi."

It could have been very different had Divock Origi opened the scoring inside 40 seconds of course. The Belgian youngster was denied by a top save from Tim Howard.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"Everything has been down the right for USA. DeAndre Yedlin is Eden Hazard's nightmare. Hazard doesn't often play against players his height, and against Yedlin he can't take advantage of having a lower centre of gravity and turn him.

"For Belgium, Divock Origi is another with fantastic pace, but I'm still not sure about his final ball."

And we still haven't. The goals have dried up as the pressure increases.

Into added time. We've not had a first-half goal since Saturday...

Former England international Danny Murphy
MOTD analyst

"The space for USA is coming down their right-hand side where Jan Vertonghen is defending, but I feel a bit sorry for him as Eden Hazard is not coming back and not tracking his full-back.

"Vertonghen is good going forward but can struggle defensively in that left-back role, especially when he is left isolated."

Kevin De Bruyne hits an early shot at Tim Howard from 30 yards at the end of another swift counter. I've seen somebody call De Bruyne the Shermanator on Twitter and I just can't get that image out of my head...

The White House:, external In America, we don't settle. We out-hustle the competition. That's who we are. Let's do this!

Wayne Rooney:, external Have to admit I'm a USA fan today.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"All USA are trying to do is survive to half-time now. Yes they are playing well but eventually somebody will not cover their runner. Jurgen Klinsmann is shouting for his players to keep concentrating for a few more minutes."

Vincent Kompany goes into the book for clattering Clint Dempsey as the US continue to threaten out wide.

DeAndre Yedlin may have a strange name but he can run all right. Forrest Gump would struggle to cover his runs down that right-hand side, and he almost finds Graham Zusi with a cut-back, but the Kansas man misses his kick.

Thanks Gary. I have officially learned something there.

Gary Welsh:, external Tom, a 'Sounder' is the nickname for those native to the 'Puget Sound', an inlet of the Pacific Ocean.

David Morris:, external Feel sorry for Fabian Johnson. He has been one of the most impressive players of the tournament.

Former England international Danny Murphy
MOTD analyst

"USA should be really proud of how they have performed. It has been a really good team performance from them throughout the competition.

"I'm a little disappointed with a couple of the Belgium players. Dries Mertens has not done much down the right side and Marouane Fellaini has not broken into a sweat yet. He has hardly had a touch.

"He is not linking the play, or playing as a second striker as Kevin De Bruyne is doing that. Fellaini is better either really high up or just in front of the defence, protecting them. But at the moment he is not doing either."