USMNT vs. El Salvador rating, rankings, highlights: USA settles for attract Concacaf World Cup qualifying opener

By admin Last updated Sep 3, 2021

America males’s nationwide crew’s World Cup qualifying marketing campaign obtained off to an uneventful begin on Thursday because the crimson, white and blue needed to accept a 0-0 draw at El Salvador. Enjoying on the Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador, the Individuals had their possibilities and had been the higher crew on the night time going ahead, however an absence of precision when it mattered most noticed them blow an opportunity of taking three factors and kick-start their street to the World Cup.

With out Christian Pulisic, the U.S. struggled to discover a reference level in assault that could possibly be that menace and creator. Coach Gregg Berhalter went with an ultra-attacking lineup, deploying Josh Sargent, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson and Konrad de la Fuente, however the returns had been minimal on 13 photographs, regardless of some strong possibilities.

Miles Robinson, who began at centerback with Tim Ream, had the clearest likelihood within the first half off a set piece from Reyna, however his wide-open header went over the aim.

The hosts threatened little or no, with Matt Turner trying sharp at aim when known as upon, serving to report one more clear sheet after his stellar performances on the Gold Cup. Turner solely needed to make one save on the night time.

Ultimately, substitute Kellyn Acosta had one glorious change to gather all three factors however noticed his header effectively saved. The outcome will depart a bitter style within the mouths of USMNT followers who felt three factors had been probably, however as at all times in Concacaf, nothing is given.

The U.S. returns to motion on Sunday once they host Canada of their second qualifier in Nashville. Kickoff is about for 8 p.m. ET.

Listed here are our participant rankings from the match:

USMNT rankings

(GK) Matt Turner	90	A spectator. Needed to make one save and did it effectively. Additionally handled the excessive balls effectively.	7
(DEF) Sergino Dest	64	He was common. Had some OK moments going ahead however too usually he tries to do an excessive amount of and might find yourself turning it over. It is as if he is making an attempt to be cute one hundred pc of the time.	5.5
(DEF) Miles Robinson	90	Ought to have scored 9 minutes in with a wide-open header that he despatched over the aim. Defensively he was the place he wanted to be, however he will not neglect that likelihood.	7
(DEF) Tim Ream	90	Lacked that killer intuition when attacking the ball, however he performed it secure and did alright. In truth, he did not have a complete lot to fret about and was strong in clearing crosses.	6
(DEF) DeAndre Yedlin	79	Had some bother down the suitable with Alex Roldan and simply wasn’t at his sharpest. However his consciousness was good to get again and be in place defensively, not getting caught too far ahead.	5
(MID) Tyler Adams	90	Effort was there, appeared assured however generally was left on an island by himself, needing a bit of help to cope with El Salvador’s tempo.	6
(MID) Weston McKennie	90	Not wanting confidence, he had a pair appears to be like that he skied. Contact wasn’t fairly there at occasions however was environment friendly in his passing. Missed an excellent headed likelihood late.	6
(MID) Brenden Aaronson	78	Was put into an enormous spot within the center and was pretty quiet. Did have some moments and grew into the match within the second half, however he wasn’t nice.	5
(FWD) Gio Reyna	90	A menace every time he had the ball. It appeared like the place he was actually harmful was on the lifeless ball conditions. Through the run of play, he lacked accuracy other than one supply to McKennie.	6
(FWD) Josh Sargent	64	As typical, he labored his tail off, helped defend, helped get the assault going shifting ahead but simply did not get the service he wanted and created little for himself. Story of his life.	6
(FWD) Konrad de la Fuente	64	Appeared vigorous down the left early. He confirmed off that aptitude, however that was about it. His service was fairly poor and he supplied no finish product.	5
Antonee Robinson	Dest	Helped enhance the protection that was beneath menace with Dest getting ahead. Held his personal.	6
Jordan Pefok	Sargent	Did extra defensively than in assault, in order that tells you every part contemplating he is a striker. His dimension and energy was wanted earlier. He occupied the middle backs effectively, and must be within the combine to begin as qualifying goes on.	7
Kellyn Acosta	Konrad	Shaky off the bench early, together with a poor defensively clearance that would have been pricey. Had a very nice late likelihood that he ought to have accomplished higher with. Performed each midfield and fullback so his versatility got here in useful.	6
Cristian Roldan	Aaronson	Went up towards his brother and virtually obtained in on aim earlier than being known as for a foul. Performed simply 12 minutes.	6
Sebastian Lletget	Yedlin	Got here in off the bench and tried to make an influence on the left however was defended effectively.	6
Gregg Berhalter	5	Did not take care of the beginning XI and cared much less for his subs. I assumed taking Dest off made quite a lot of sense, however extra was wanted centrally to own the ball. Not having Pulisic was so noticeable, and ultimately it is a level he’ll take.	5