The U.S. men’s national team Destroyed by Colombia on Saturday A loss in an international friendly saw the U.S. lose its current momentum as it continues to prepare for the Copa America. The U.S. was able to pull within 2-0, but conceded three goals in the second half to end the disgraceful scoreline. Here’s how the U.S. performed:
Goalkeeper: Matt Turner
John Elias’ opener was struck with such pace but they hated to lose at the near post and then conceded a bicycle kick. Rafael Santos “Bolle was free. He was a bit unlucky. The second goal could have been prevented but you can’t blame him. The third goal his defending let him down and the other two his team let him down.”
Rating: 4
Right back: Joe Scali
His efforts cannot be denied, but Joe Scully Liverpool The star was Luis Diaz, who played his own game for the most part, perhaps should have teamed up with Borre for the second goal, but overall he didn’t play too badly. Sergino Dest.
Rating: 4.5
Centre-back: Chris Richards
He could have done better in the air, but he wasn’t terrible – he was, as always, paying attention to what was around him and trying to make sure the spaces were covered, but it just didn’t work out and his form declined as the game went on.
Rating: 4
Centre-back: Tim Ream
I don’t blame him for the opening goal – Tim Ream was in a good position to block the shot, making it difficult to block, but the ball still went in – but he lacked the agility to keep up with Colombia’s speedy players, and that got worse as the game went on.
Rating: 4
Left back: Anthony Robinson
The sliding contact that led to Colombia’s opening goal wasn’t Antonee Robinson’s fault – he should have at least kept the ball out and his team-mates should have averted the danger. Folarin Balogun Moments later, they were playing at half speed, just like when sloppy play nearly cost the U.S. a third point.
Rating: 3.5
Defensive midfielder: Johnny Cardozo
He denied Colombia’s second goal with a careful challenge, but there was a clear lack of marking for Colombia’s third goal. Richard RiosIt was deflected into the middle of the box with no one within 10 yards of it. Tyler Adams In such a situation.
Rating: 2
Centre midfielder: Weston McKennie
His positioning has been a bit inconsistent, which has made it difficult for him to really get on track, and although he has done well in terms of winning the ball back and being patient, he is a player to look forward to in the future.
Rating: 4
Centre Midfielder Gio Reyna
His slight hesitation during Colombia’s opener proved costly when he could have reacted to avoid danger, and while he wasn’t as involved with the ball as one would have hoped and looked rusty, he played well in tight spaces and kept the game in motion.
Rating: 4
Right wing: Tim Weah
It was quiet… but it wasn’t. He scored a stunning goal in the 58th minute, finishing off a beautiful shot into the box from a pass from Balogun, only to have a silly turnover ruin it and concede Colombia’s fourth goal.
Rating: 4
Striker: Folarin Balogun
A.S. Monaco He was a threat from the start, quickly changing direction with the ball and making aggressive runs, and he recorded an assist with a beautifully weighted pass to Tim Weah to pull one back early in the second half.
Rating: 5.5
Left wing: Christian Pulisic
Apart from a lucky header that proved a threat, he didn’t do much in terms of threatening the Colombian defence, and although he provided some solid passing here and there, he was substituted at half-time after 45 minutes.
Rating: 5
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Haji Wright
He came close to scoring with a header early in the second half, showing some lively and powerful diagonal running.
Rating: 5
Cameron Carter-Vickers
His defense on Colombia’s fourth goal was questionable, cutting inside to give away an angle, and on the fifth goal, his poor touch allowed the goal to be scored.
Rating: 2
Malik Tillman
When he came on and scored zero goals, Colombia were in complete control. Impact.
Rating: 4
Yunus Musa
He sustained an injury early in the match and struggled to settle down.
Rating: 5
Ricardo Pepi
I had a front row seat to Colombia’s amazing attack, just a spectator.
evaluation: N/A
Luca de la Torre
A late substitute who couldn’t get involved at all within 10 minutes.
Rating: N/A
Manager Gregg Berhalter
The US coach said this was a warning, not a lesson. It was a friendly so the result shouldn’t put the coach in a bind, but it couldn’t have been worse. It was incredibly sloppy and there are no excuses. The coach didn’t prepare his team and they need to work harder to compete. Brazil If they don’t do so on Wednesday, they will go into the Copa America with the lowest expectations.
