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USA v. Mexico friendly

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Anybody else watching this?

I'm encouraged by the play of the back line - they seem to have better size and seem to be better at marking.

The play up front has been uninspired so far. The US seems to lack the ambition to make runs, and (as usual) they only seem willing to move the ball up the sides instead of attacking the interior of the defense to keep them honest.

It was interesting to hear one of Bruce Arena's comments in the first half - he basically said that if...

GOOOOOOOAL!!!!!

Thank God for the corner kick. Conrad is having a hell of a match.

Anyway... Arena basically said that if the players on the outside started making more crosses, we'd start seeing more runs on goal. Wynalda pretty much had to correct him, saying that more crosses would come if players started making more runs. I think Arena's comment typified the style of play we saw in the World Cup, and I'm glad he's not the manager anymore.

That goal by the US has (as goals tend to do) changed the complexion of the game. The US is playing a little more crisp when they have the ball.

Finally, as I write this, the back line has been good, but they're gassed. With a 1-0 lead, it's time to get some fresh legs back there.
 
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Wow, Mexico is really bringing it right now, but they can't finish. They're getting fresh legs in on defense now, but the US needs to take some of the pressure off with possession and crisper passing.
 
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Wow, didn't even know this was on... nice to see Dempsey back. He's one of my favorite US players.
The defense in the last minute or so has been pretty good... nice play with Dempsey and Johnson too -- good shot, on target. Test the keeper.
 
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Conrad has been very impressive - the goal notwithstanding. He's been in the right place every time on defense.

The right side is getting beat repeatedly though, even with the substitutions. They're gonna have to hold on tight for the last 12+ minutes.
 
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Convey has been showing some quality... this is how we need to play in international competition... young "blue collar" midfield that never stops running.

I'm not sure if EJ was offsides? Better angle ?? Yea... I guess he was about a foot off.

On another note, Bruce Arena is a HUGE upgrade over that O'Brien hack that thought Zurawski and Boruc played for "Glasgow United".

And we got REALLY LUCKY right there... Howard played it perfectly though. If he can stay in a lineup, he should be our keeper for years to come.
 
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Game! For as much as I crack on Landon, that was a textbook move to beat the keeper and send it into the back of the net. Good job. Maybe he just needs some younger guys around him to keep the pace.

Job well done, I'm liking this new coach so far (not just for the 2 wins -- but his squad selection and tactics thus far).
 
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Nice result!

Mexico had every opportunity to at least earn a draw, and they just didn't finish. 2-0 looks good on the scoresheet, but the offense needs to become more crisp. Mexico became careless twice in this match, and the US made them pay dearly both times.

It's great to see this dominant run over Mexico. It's almost as satisfying as the way Tressel owns LLLLLoyd Carr. :biggrin: Especially since Mexico collectively cares WAY more about this than the US does. And especially since they have become so noticeable desperate to even things up - let alone break through, and so bitter over their failure to do so.
 
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