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USA-Portugal Through The Tweets Of Olympians

June 22, 2014, 11:18 p.m. (ET)

On the edge of your seat during the U.S. vs. Portugal game? You weren’t alone. Olympians from all sports took to Twitter to show every emotion they felt throughout Sunday's match. See what they had to say:

Before the game started, Olympians were dressed up in their finest red, white and blue to show their support...

2 more hours!! Me and @meleanashim are ready!! Thanks @SydTheSlothRoss for the hat she's repping :) #1N1T pic.twitter.com/smNbQFvIYT
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 22, 2014

Getting ready for my game with @SeattleReignFC, but I can't help but be ready for #USAvPOR. pic.twitter.com/6DpOGVNRqp
— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) June 22, 2014

#USAvsPOR let's go USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I have my colors on #TeamUSA @ussoccer pic.twitter.com/AI3swUnQ8B
— Jessica Smith (@TheJessicaSmith) June 22, 2014

After Portugal took an early lead, members of Team USA remained positive...

Not the start we wanted but have plenty of time #IBelieve
— Shannon Boxx (@ShannonBoxx7) June 22, 2014

Let's go USA!! #1N1T #WorldCup2014
— Erin Hamlin (@erinhamlin) June 22, 2014

There was elation when Jermaine Jones scored the first goal for the Americans...

YES!!!! GOAL!!! #USA
— Maia Shibutani (@MaiaShibutani) June 22, 2014

Strike em Jones
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 22, 2014

AYOOOOO!!!!! What a bend! I BELIEVE. #USA #1N1T
— Alex Shibutani (@AlexShibutani) June 22, 2014

And even more excitement after Clint Dempsey put the U.S. ahead by one...

Goooooaaaallll!!!! 2-1 #unreal #GoUSA #inspired
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) June 22, 2014

Aaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 22, 2014

Amazing @clint_dempsey #USA #WorldCup2014
— Kelly Clark (@Kellyclarkfdn) June 22, 2014

Still, marathoner Shalane Flanagan felt the stress as the minutes ticked by...

Getting a workout just sitting on my couch. Heart rate has been spiking out of control for last 80minutes! #USAvsPOR
— Shalane Flanagan (@ShalaneFlanagan) June 22, 2014

There was shock after Portugal tied it up in the final minute of play...

Just sitting here in silence wondering how that just happened. Sporting events are so unpredictable! It's not over til it's over. #USAvsPOR
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) June 23, 2014

In typical @ussoccer fashion, just keeping it interesting. We always do!!!! #OneNationOneTeam #USMNT #USWNT
— Heather Mitts (@heathermitts) June 23, 2014

And in the end, many expressed optimism looking ahead to Thursday’s match against Germany...