The US kicked off Copa America on the precise foot defeating Bolivia 2-0 behind objectives from Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. Whereas there was room for enchancment within the match, all you possibly can ask for kicking off a event is a clear efficiency and Gregg Berhalter’s males did simply that. The time to search for enchancment shall be in opposition to Panama however let’s check out how the staff carried out on Sunday:
Goalkeeper: Matt Turner
Matt Turner might’ve introduced a garden chair to Sunday’s match nevertheless it’s not his fault that the protection in entrance of him was composed and that Bolivia did not supply a lot of a aim risk, not taking a shot from contained in the field. Turner nonetheless made three saves which at the very least received him some motion however he’ll have to do extra because the USMNT transfer on.
Score: 6
Proper Again: Joe Scally
Joe Scally received ahead with ease and created an opportunity whereas additionally taking a shot. Like his defensive companions, Scally did not have a lot to do nevertheless it’s clear that he is rising in confidence at proper again which is one thing that’s solely a constructive transferring ahead.
Score: 7
Middle again: Tim Ream
Nice transferring the ball ahead whereas additionally protecting observe of Bolivia’s assault, Ream cleaned up every thing that he wanted to. There was a second of fear the place he appeared to choose up a knock however Ream was in a position to proceed on which is essential as this protection could be in shambles with out the 36-year-old.
Score: 7
Middle again: Chris Richards
Stepped up when wanted, patrolling the air in protection. There was a second the place Chris Richards despatched a go proper to a Bolivia attacker that introduced on somewhat hazard however apart from that, it was a clear evening when there wasn’t a lot to do defensively.Â
Score: 6
Left again: Antonee Robinson
With Bolivia not providing an attacking risk, Antonee Robinson took it as an opportunity to get ahead each time attainable to help in assault. He was in a position to assist create overloads and created 5 probabilities whereas additionally taking two photographs. It was a assured show from the USMNT’s number-one defender.Â
Score: 7
Midfielder: Tyler Adams
Making his first begin for the USMNT since March within the Concacaf Nations League remaining in opposition to Mexico, Tyler Adams wasn’t at his traditional sharpness, misplacing some passes, however as he ramps up his harm restoration, that is anticipated. Adams was in a position to get a half of soccer underneath his belt and now he’ll look to do extra and take higher care with the ball in opposition to Panama as this staff is extra assured with him on the pitch.
Score: 6
Midfielder: Weston McKennie
Not the most effective sport for the Juventus midfielder as Weston McKennie was wasteful within the first half, nevertheless it’s unlucky that his greatest second of the sport will not present up as a consequence of Tim Weah being offside. In the course of the second half, McKennie rode challenges from a number of Bolivia defenders to create. The USMNT will want extra of the second half McKennie and fewer of the primary half McKennie transferring ahead.
Score: 6
Midfielder: Gio Reyna
A extra subdued efficiency from Reyna, he was in a position to get the hockey help on Balogun’s aim but in addition stored possession ticking over in midfield. Given his dynamism, Reyna is changing into one of many first names on the teamsheet as his defensive sport has come a good distance. Reyna is not making an attempt to do an excessive amount of whereas on the pitch and it is a good factor for the stability of the USMNT.
Score: 7
Ahead: Tim Weah
A fantastic efficiency from the winger. Weah picked up his fifth help for the USMNT and likewise created three probabilities whereas additionally taking three photographs. It was an entire sport for Weah from being concerned in protection whereas additionally linking up along with his attacking companions because the Juventus man grows by the day.
Score: 8
Ahead: Folarin Balogun
Balogun was having a poor first half till his aim however while you’re a striker, having a brief reminiscence is essential. Over time, he’ll turn into extra decisive with the USMNT however his end in capping off an excellent staff aim was a wonderful one. The hope is that by spending extra time with Pulisc, Balogun will start to understand that the staff can play him into good areas and all he has to do is both end or play in a runner in a greater place than him.
Score: 8
Ahead: Christian Pulisic
Who else however the captain to open the scoring as Pulisic lived as much as his center title (Mate) by bringing the power to the Copa America along with his curling effort within the third minute? Unfortunate to not have a number of objectives through the match, Pulisic was in all places creating probabilities, chopping inside and ensuring to guide the assault. He takes dwelling man of the match honors with a stellar efficiency.Â
Score: 9
Subsitute: Yunus Musah
Score: Spelling Adams it was an brisk show from Musah off the bench. With the USMNT already forward 2-0 when he got here on, it was about not making errors and Musah did not put a foot flawed.Â
Score: 7
Substitute: Ricardo Pepi
Had an opportunity that ought to’ve been placed on aim when he first entered however Pepi was unfortunate to not rating placing 4 of his six photographs on track for an xG of 1.5. It was a vivid substitute look however the ending boots should be there or certainly one of Josh Sargent and Haji Wright will get an opportunity subsequent time.
Score: 6
Subsitute: Johnny Cardoso
A small cameo however Johnny barely put a foot flawed, solely misplacing one go whereas taking part in. He gained two of his three tackles, serving to carry contemporary legs to the match.
Score: 7
Substitute: Luca De La Torre
Whereas Luca De La Torre did not have a lot of an opportunity to get entangled, he did what he might in midfield.
Score: N/A
Substitute: Brenden Aaronson
Approaching within the 86th minute, Aaronson did not have a lot of an opportunity to make an influence.
Score: N/A
Supervisor: Gregg Berhalter
A clear match from the USMNT kicking off Copa America signifies that Gregg Berhalter received it proper. He balanced benching Musah to start out the match and received to construct health for Adams whereas defending his gamers. On a distinct evening, the USMNT could have gained by 5 however all that issues is that they gained and know the place to develop.
Score: 7
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