The United States men’s national team suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Colombia in an international friendly on Saturday, extinguishing any momentum as they prepare for the upcoming Copa America.
The match played in front of a largely pro-Colombian crowd in Landover, Maryland, saw the US struggle defensively. They also failed to capitalize on attacking opportunities.
La Tricolor took control of the match early, with Arias pouncing on a defensive error to score within six minutes. The US almost responded immediately, but Folarin Balogun’s shot was cleared off the line. Just 13 minutes later, Borre doubled Colombia‘s lead with an acrobatic bicycle kick that slipped past goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Despite the early setbacks, the Stars and Stripes showed flashes of promise, with their European-based squad creating some chances. However, their efforts were marred by defensive lapses and a lack of quality in the final third. To make matters worse, Gio Reyna, starting in midfield, struggled to make an impact.
The US cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second half, thanks to a well-taken goal by Tim Weah. For a moment, it seemed like a comeback might be possible.
However, defensive errors continued to plague the team. Richard Rios restored Colombia’s two-goal lead in the 77th minute, followed by goals from Jorge Carrascal and Luis Sinisterra in quick succession, sealing the emphatic victory for Colombia.
Matt Turner reacting to the result against Colombia
Post-match reflections
After the match, USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner expressed his disappointment, stating, “I think everybody needs to look in the mirror after that game. It’s really, really disappointing in front of such a great crowd, so I want to apologize to the fans as well. Because that’s not what we’re about. And yeah, we need to bounce back in a big way.”
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-06-09 13:41:16
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