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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 17:22:48 GMT -6
Alexi Lalas says this is the weakest Mexico team he has ever seen and many Mexican fans I have chatted with think the same thing so if there is ever a time to get that first World Cup Qualification win at the mighty Azteca, it is tonight. The late start means the heat will not be a factor and hopefully neither will be the smog or the altitude.
The Mexican fans are nervous but will turn out as much as possible, as the stadium is limited to only 50% capacity, another thing working in USA’s favor. The lineups should be coming out soon, but many of the prognosticators are predicting Horvath in goal as well as Pefok up top with Reyna riding the bench.
There is concern about the USA not starting their best lineup and saving it for Sundays must win game against Panama.
Remember, the second game in each window has been when we have our worst games. Also, we have done poorly on the road so something has to give with these two facts, unless we play poorly in all three.
Today, Italy were beaten by North Macedonia and are out of their second straight World Cup. So if it can happen to the European champions it could happen to the CONCACAF champions. We have to play our best all three games. We have the deepest bench so Berhalter has to get it right.
The lack of enthusiasm for this game here in this chat room is a little bit disconcerting, as the games at Aztecs are always the most dramatic to watch for USA fans.
Give us your thoughts. There are no right or wrong answers. No one should care what others think so let us know what you think. Don’t wait for us to crash out before griping about us. Give it to us now. Let’s hear it!
Go USA!
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 17:41:27 GMT -6
Paramount plus has the other games on before and during the usa Mexico game. El Salvador is up 1-0 at Jamaica 36th
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 17:53:38 GMT -6
Halftime El Salvador 1 Jamaica 0
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 18:35:43 GMT -6
1-1 72nd Jamaica El Sal
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 18:54:29 GMT -6
Starting lineup announced: Steffen, Yedlin, Zimmerman, M Robinson, A Robinson, Adams, Musa, Acosta, Weah, Pepi, Pulisic '
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 18:58:45 GMT -6
Final 1-1 Jamaica El Salvador
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 19:11:53 GMT -6
Honduras at Panama on now Paramount plus channel...0-0 6th minute
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 19:30:29 GMT -6
Panama just scored. 24th min. 1-0. This is not good for the USA.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 19:54:26 GMT -6
Halftime. Panama 1 Honduras 0. Honduras playing on their heels lucky to only be one down. Panama had a couple of yellow cards, but I'm not sure if that effects them missing the next game with the USA.
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Post by Captain America on Mar 24, 2022 19:55:45 GMT -6
Anyone know why Reyna isn’t starting?
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:02:34 GMT -6
Jedi Robinson with a cross 30 seconds into box covered by Ochoa.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:04:45 GMT -6
Acosta draws a foul in attacking third. Will start the free kick. cross is over the goal line. goal kick. 4th min.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:07:19 GMT -6
1st five minutes show more USA control of the ball, although a little bit chaotic and sloppy at times.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:11:55 GMT -6
Heavty touches for both team so far. Mexico get their first good chance but waste it in the 8th minute. USA seem to be trying to force the ball to the forward line, instead of holding possession and working it up. Miles Robinson picks up a yellow card after being nutmegged in the 9th minute. Mexican free kick taken by Jesus Corona. Cross back post was dangerous but goes out for a throw in for the USA. 11th minute
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:14:25 GMT -6
Mexico wins corner in the 13th minute. Corner taken by Corona, back post, heADER CLEARED away, but Mexico retain, get another cross, headed to Steffan, saved. 13 th minute.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:16:08 GMT -6
Weah gets a open shot on top corner of box, saved by Ochoa. Corner USA. 14th minute. Corner by Acosta, long, cleared b y Mexico, kept in buildup, counter is on, cross cleared by USA, but a goal kick is called as it came off Mexican head, 15th min.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:18:57 GMT -6
Clumsy play by Jedi Robinson. USA pressing Mexico in their defensive third, win ball back, swing it around to keep possession for them to only give it back by an errant long pass up the side, again forcing it.
Ref is not calling fouls against the USA. USA looking clumsy on the ball again and again.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:23:25 GMT -6
Ole's now being heard from the smaller crowd. USA seem too erratic and to as poised, but keep the most possession, but only for them to over dribble or have heavy touches. Mexico are not as anxious as the USA. We are going to be spent on the end if this keeps up. Pulisic wins a foul, Alvarez yellow carded. Free kick from middle of attacking half, 35 yards from goal. 22nd min. Acosta takes the kick. Acosta goes for goal, but right at Ochoa. Quick play by Mexico is stopped by Steffen.
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:25:11 GMT -6
Canada escape a red card for just a yellow in their 18th min...0-0.
Weah wins foul on attacking third. Pulisic taking it from right side. Low cross cleared by Mexico....ineffective cross wasted....24th min
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Post by usasoccerboy on Mar 24, 2022 20:26:31 GMT -6
Mexico make fun. of Jedi Robinson's defending for only them to get lucky with a deflection to go right to Steffan. 25th min.
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