Post by Logan on Mar 26, 2016 2:33:00 GMT -6
With a 2-0 loss at Guatemala, the United States forced itself into a pretty much must-win situation when the teams meet again Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio.
American coach Jurgen Klinsmann made some puzzling lineup choices and the American defense self-destructed Friday night in Guatemala City.
“I think it was a lack of focus, concentration, and wrong decisions,” Klinsmann said. “We have to take responsibility for it, every one of us, coaches, players, and move on and get it done on Tuesday.”
Edgar Castillo’s poor backpass set up corner kicks that led to Rafael Morales’ goal in the seventh minute. A goal kick by Paulo Motta went most of the length of the field in the 15th and Carlos Ruiz ran onto the ball, came in alone on goalkeeper Tim Howard and doubled the lead.
Read more: www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/loses-guatemala-2-0-world-cup-qualifier-article-1.2578406
American coach Jurgen Klinsmann made some puzzling lineup choices and the American defense self-destructed Friday night in Guatemala City.
“I think it was a lack of focus, concentration, and wrong decisions,” Klinsmann said. “We have to take responsibility for it, every one of us, coaches, players, and move on and get it done on Tuesday.”
Edgar Castillo’s poor backpass set up corner kicks that led to Rafael Morales’ goal in the seventh minute. A goal kick by Paulo Motta went most of the length of the field in the 15th and Carlos Ruiz ran onto the ball, came in alone on goalkeeper Tim Howard and doubled the lead.
Read more: www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/loses-guatemala-2-0-world-cup-qualifier-article-1.2578406