American Fan Reaction Videos to Silvestre Varela's Goal are a Sobering Reality Check

Fans of the United States National Team, grizzled World Cup vets and new bangwagon jumpers alike, found out Sunday evening it’s never all that easy when it comes to the World Cup and America. Cristiano Ronaldo’s pinpoint cross to Silvestre Varela in the fifth minute of stoppage time in Manaus served as a cruel reminder that patriotic red, white and blue costumes and strategically positioned cameras ready to capture joyous celebrations from sea-to-shining-sea don’t matter all that much when the best player in the world (not named Lionel Messi) gets the ball at his feet with seconds remaining on the clock.

I honestly hope this guy is okay: