Gio Reyna’s lack of playing time at Nottingham Forest didn’t stand in the way of him delivering an impactful substitute performance for the U.S. men’s national team on Thursday.
Reyna came off the bench and registered two assists in the USMNT’s 3-1 extra time comeback victory over Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. The 21-year-old earned SBI Man of the Match honors after impressing in his 75-minute outing at AT&T Stadium.
Reyna didn’t start Thursday’s match but had a major say in the final result. His through ball pass in the 96th minute allowed fellow substitute Haji Wright to boost the USMNT in front 2-1.
It marked Reyna’s first USMNT assist since November international duty against Trinidad & Tobago.
After helping the USMNT grab the lead, Reyna’s second assist sealed the result for Gregg Berhalter’s squad. His flicked pass in to the Jamaica box was stroked home by Wright for a 3-1 USMNT advantage with 11 minutes to play.
Reyna completed 90% of his passes, led all players in chances created (four), completed three tackles, and won five duels.
The USMNT would hang on to seal a third-straight trip to the Nations League Final.
Reyna edged out Haji Wright, Weston McKennie, and Miles Robinson for Man of the Match honors.
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-03-22 02:01:06
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