Written By;
Anthony Sanchez
Team USA came into tonight's game against Panama knowing they were already secured into the next stage and it was evident in their first half play. There was a great crowd out in Sporting Park, Kansas City and the atmosphere was electric, wish I could say the same for the U.S. team first half effort, which lacked excitement, fire and or motivation followed up by too many turnovers.
Panama's Blas Perez scored in the 34th minute taking advantage of a lackadaisical U.S. team early on, but then the U.S. team seem to regroup at the half coming out with a bit more urgency and energy. Michael Bradley answered in the 55th minute to help team USA secure a tie at one apiece, with the tie the U.S. finish atop of group (A) with seven points.
There was plenty of bad to speak of in the first half, but the U.S. team found a way to turn things around in the second half thanks to better pressure on the ball, energy and started pushing rather than sitting back and reacting.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan for the U.S. had a solid showing tonight coming up with some timely saves to help protect a 1-1 tie, After watching tonight's game I still have depth and some serious concerns for team USA heading into the knockout stage.
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