Was Portugal's 2 draw against USA the end of Ghana's dream of reaching the knockout stage of the 2014 World Cup?

Ghana can make it to the knockout stage if they beat Portugal in their last group game by at least a two goal margin on Thursday, expecting Germany to defeat USA by any goal margin or Ghana can qualify if they beat Portugal by a one-goal margin, expecting Germany to beat USA by a two or more goal margin in their final group game.

Another scenario that can enable Ghana to qualify to the knockout stage is a 2-0 win against Portugal, anticipating a 5-0 win for USA over Germany, difficult though.

Below are the rules used to select two teams that progress to the knockout stage: The ranking of teams in each group is based on:

1. Points in all group matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw and none for a loss.

2. Goal difference in all group matches
3. Goals scored in all group matches
4. Points in matches between tied teams
5. Goal difference in matches between tied teams
6. Goals scored in matches between tied teams
7. Drawing of lots
 
Results of group G matches
Germany 4-0 Portugal
Ghana 1-2 USA
Germany 2-2 Ghana
USA 2-2 Portugal
 
SOURCE: Allsports