USA blew a 1-0 lead to draw with Wales in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Tim Weah scored in the 36th minute but Gareth Bale’s 82nd minute penalty salvaged a crucial point for the Dragons.
Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the States…
MATT TURNER – 6
Could have gone and stood in the desert for the first 45 minutes and still not had a shot fired at him, let alone ripple his net. Had no chance with the penalty, however.
SERGINO DEST – 6
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Picked up an unnecessary yellow card early on for a lunge on Neco Williams, but went on to play his part in an impressive defensive display, especially under pressure in the final stages.
WALKER ZIMMERMAN – 4
Was having one of the more comfortable nights of his international career, only to give away a clumsy penalty on Gareth Bale. Ultimately cost USA the win.
TIM REAM – 7
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Despite his tender years and 14-month absence from international action, he looked right back at home. Not that the Fulham defender was tested much by the Welsh forwards.
ANTONEE ROBINSON – 7
Flew up and down the left wing at will, causing Wales’ back five all sorts of issues, and was a nuisance in the tackle all night long.
YUNUS MUSAH – 8
Played well beyond his 19 years in a midfield three, driving forward with composure. Wales could have done with someone like him in their ranks.
WESTON MCKENNIE – 6
Another player to get cautioned with a silly challenge that left him stepping on eggshells, but showed maturity to stay composed come through that.
TYLER ADAMS – 7
The youngest captain for USA’s men at a World Cup, he led by his actions, covering every blade of grass across and dictating the tempo.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC – 7
Everything good about the States came down the left through the Chelsea winger, darting around Welsh defenders before teeing up Tim Weah for the opener.
TIM WEAH – 8
Almost forced Joe Rodon into an own goal after finding some space down the right, yet made no mistake one-on-one with Wayne Hennessey just before the break.
JOSH SARGENT – 7
Missed glorious chance with header at near post inside 10 minutes, and did a lot of the donkey work that will perhaps go unrecognised leading the line.
SUBS
BRENDEN AARONSON (MCKENNIE, 66) – 6
Somehow missed a free header from a floated Pulisic cross six minutes after entering the field.
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HAJI WRIGHT (SARGENT, 74), DEANDRE YEDLIN (DEST, 74), KELLYN ACOSTA (MUSAH, 74) – N/A, JORDAN MORRIS (WEAH, 87)
All four subs had little time to make a lasting impact, especially as Wales were dominating possession and pushing forward towards the end.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
