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Puerto Rico 1-3 USA: international soccer friendly – as it happened | Puerto Rico 1-3 USA: international soccer friendly – as it happened |
(2 months later) | |
7.00pm BST | 7.00pm BST |
19:00 | 19:00 |
USA 3-1 Puerto Rico | USA 3-1 Puerto Rico |
Klinsmann never thought of this encounter as much more than a training match and it was quite obvious that despite the win, there are many things to work on. Having said all that, there were a lot of solid performances, most notably by DeAndre Yedlin and Bobby Wood, who can’t stop scoring. Puerto Rico should be proud of today as their players - mainly college based- never stopped working. The future looks bright and they should give Grenada, Antigua and Bermuda a good game as they prepare for the Caribbean Cup qualifiers. | Klinsmann never thought of this encounter as much more than a training match and it was quite obvious that despite the win, there are many things to work on. Having said all that, there were a lot of solid performances, most notably by DeAndre Yedlin and Bobby Wood, who can’t stop scoring. Puerto Rico should be proud of today as their players - mainly college based- never stopped working. The future looks bright and they should give Grenada, Antigua and Bermuda a good game as they prepare for the Caribbean Cup qualifiers. |
USMNT now have much tougher opposition as next up is Ecuador followed by Bolivia. MLS players will join the squad this week and JK should have everyone at his disposal. No excuses after today. Jurgen needs a great training camp if he is to be ready against Pekerman’s Colombia on June 3rd, led by their star man, James Rodriguez. | USMNT now have much tougher opposition as next up is Ecuador followed by Bolivia. MLS players will join the squad this week and JK should have everyone at his disposal. No excuses after today. Jurgen needs a great training camp if he is to be ready against Pekerman’s Colombia on June 3rd, led by their star man, James Rodriguez. |
Thanks for tuning in and emailing. I’ll see you soon! | Thanks for tuning in and emailing. I’ll see you soon! |
Related: Paul Arriola stars as USA beat Puerto Rico in Copa América warm-up | Related: Paul Arriola stars as USA beat Puerto Rico in Copa América warm-up |
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6.53pm BST | 6.53pm BST |
18:53 | 18:53 |
Full-time! USA 3-1 Puerto Rico | Full-time! USA 3-1 Puerto Rico |
That’s it. A comfortable win for the Americans but Puerto Rico have a lot to be proud of. | That’s it. A comfortable win for the Americans but Puerto Rico have a lot to be proud of. |
6.51pm BST | 6.51pm BST |
18:51 | 18:51 |
92 min: A free-kick by Ortiz goes wide. One more minute to go. | 92 min: A free-kick by Ortiz goes wide. One more minute to go. |
6.50pm BST | 6.50pm BST |
18:50 | 18:50 |
90 min: Arriola with a shot that hits row Z (if there was a row Z.) 3 minutes of injury time are announced by the fourth official. | 90 min: Arriola with a shot that hits row Z (if there was a row Z.) 3 minutes of injury time are announced by the fourth official. |
6.47pm BST | 6.47pm BST |
18:47 | 18:47 |
87 min: You might see a fourth for USA as they keep pushing and entering the final third. Green has looked lively and Yedlin has been the most impressive for me today. | 87 min: You might see a fourth for USA as they keep pushing and entering the final third. Green has looked lively and Yedlin has been the most impressive for me today. |
6.45pm BST | 6.45pm BST |
18:45 | 18:45 |
85 min: Cabán replaces Marrero for Puerto Rico. | 85 min: Cabán replaces Marrero for Puerto Rico. |
Updated | Updated |
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6.44pm BST | 6.44pm BST |
18:44 | 18:44 |
Here’s a tweet I never thought I’d ever read. | Here’s a tweet I never thought I’d ever read. |
Watching #USAvPUR for the Olivia Newton John references. | Watching #USAvPUR for the Olivia Newton John references. |
Updated | Updated |
at 6.46pm BST | at 6.46pm BST |
6.42pm BST | 6.42pm BST |
18:42 | 18:42 |
82 min: Great, great run by Eric Lichaj as he takes on two defenders and enters the box with a low shot but Sanchez clears it again. The Boricua keeper has done very well today. | 82 min: Great, great run by Eric Lichaj as he takes on two defenders and enters the box with a low shot but Sanchez clears it again. The Boricua keeper has done very well today. |
6.41pm BST | 6.41pm BST |
18:41 | 18:41 |
80 min: Wynalda makes a good point. Playing for Sunderland has really helped Yedlin’s game as he has added so much more to his arsenal. Short corner turns into a great shot for USA but it falls into the hands for Sanchez. | 80 min: Wynalda makes a good point. Playing for Sunderland has really helped Yedlin’s game as he has added so much more to his arsenal. Short corner turns into a great shot for USA but it falls into the hands for Sanchez. |
6.38pm BST | 6.38pm BST |
18:38 | 18:38 |
77 min: Green looked for a shot on target but nicely stopped by Sanchez. The Bayern Munich player causing a lot of problems on the left hand side. Puerto Rico sub: Rios comes in for Manolo Sanchez. Both players from FIU. | 77 min: Green looked for a shot on target but nicely stopped by Sanchez. The Bayern Munich player causing a lot of problems on the left hand side. Puerto Rico sub: Rios comes in for Manolo Sanchez. Both players from FIU. |
6.36pm BST | 6.36pm BST |
18:36 | 18:36 |
Congrats indeed. It’s been a long road for Fafa. | Congrats indeed. It’s been a long road for Fafa. |
Congrats to former @FTLStrikers and @TampaBayRowdies star @Fafagoal23 on earning his first #USMNT cap! #USAvPUR pic.twitter.com/m8arPcVjih | Congrats to former @FTLStrikers and @TampaBayRowdies star @Fafagoal23 on earning his first #USMNT cap! #USAvPUR pic.twitter.com/m8arPcVjih |
6.34pm BST | 6.34pm BST |
18:34 | 18:34 |
Have fun, Sam! Puerto Rico is a beautiful place. Puerto Ricans, some of the most hospitable on earth. | Have fun, Sam! Puerto Rico is a beautiful place. Puerto Ricans, some of the most hospitable on earth. |
“ll be in PR in August. Looks like I’ll be grabbing a soccer jersey-- good on PR for scoring and hanging in there! Cuz I doubt Klinsi has a clue how to get us far in any tournament!” | “ll be in PR in August. Looks like I’ll be grabbing a soccer jersey-- good on PR for scoring and hanging in there! Cuz I doubt Klinsi has a clue how to get us far in any tournament!” |
6.33pm BST | 6.33pm BST |
18:33 | 18:33 |
72 min: Sanchez’s low shot falls nicely to Howard. PR not giving up but the attempt is too easy for the ex-Everton player. | 72 min: Sanchez’s low shot falls nicely to Howard. PR not giving up but the attempt is too easy for the ex-Everton player. |
6.31pm BST | 6.31pm BST |
18:31 | 18:31 |
70 min: And a great moment for New Yorker Picault as he replaces Bobby Wood. His speed and will to get the ball might get him a goal. | 70 min: And a great moment for New Yorker Picault as he replaces Bobby Wood. His speed and will to get the ball might get him a goal. |
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6.29pm BST | 6.29pm BST |
18:29 | 18:29 |
69 min: Alejandro Bedoya took a couple of hits during the game so him coming off is more of a precaution as two tougher games are up next for USA. Green looking to make the most of the left hand side as he chases the ball from a pass by Wood but can’t get there. | 69 min: Alejandro Bedoya took a couple of hits during the game so him coming off is more of a precaution as two tougher games are up next for USA. Green looking to make the most of the left hand side as he chases the ball from a pass by Wood but can’t get there. |
6.27pm BST | 6.27pm BST |
18:27 | 18:27 |
67 min: Puerto Rico making some changes. Soto for Rivera. | 67 min: Puerto Rico making some changes. Soto for Rivera. |
6.26pm BST | 6.26pm BST |
18:26 | 18:26 |
I totally agree. | I totally agree. |
Really proud of the guys of @FutbolPR playing against great odds, no matter what the score board says is a W for a young program #USAvPUR | Really proud of the guys of @FutbolPR playing against great odds, no matter what the score board says is a W for a young program #USAvPUR |
6.25pm BST | 6.25pm BST |
18:25 | 18:25 |
65 min: A great cross from the right hand side gets deflected thanks to a nice stop by Sanchez. It could have been another tap-in for USMNT. | 65 min: A great cross from the right hand side gets deflected thanks to a nice stop by Sanchez. It could have been another tap-in for USMNT. |
6.22pm BST | 6.22pm BST |
18:22 | 18:22 |
62 min: As Puerto Rico breaks for an injury, Eric Wynalda takes us back to memory lane talking about his days as an international. Yawn. A few more subs for USA. Lichaj and Green comes in for Bedoya and Ream. | 62 min: As Puerto Rico breaks for an injury, Eric Wynalda takes us back to memory lane talking about his days as an international. Yawn. A few more subs for USA. Lichaj and Green comes in for Bedoya and Ream. |
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6.19pm BST | 6.19pm BST |
18:19 | 18:19 |
59 min: Grant Wahl on FS1 explaining how Arriola, per US tradition, will keep the match ball signed by all the players. A memorable occasion for the striker. | 59 min: Grant Wahl on FS1 explaining how Arriola, per US tradition, will keep the match ball signed by all the players. A memorable occasion for the striker. |
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6.17pm BST | 6.17pm BST |
18:17 | 18:17 |
57 min: Fernandez, wearing a jazzy headband, comes in for Clark for Puerto Rico. | 57 min: Fernandez, wearing a jazzy headband, comes in for Clark for Puerto Rico. |
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at 6.18pm BST | at 6.18pm BST |
6.16pm BST | 6.16pm BST |
18:16 | 18:16 |
GOAL! USA 3-1 Puerto Rico (Arriola 56) | GOAL! USA 3-1 Puerto Rico (Arriola 56) |
Great play by Alejandro Bedoya as he attacks from the right hand side, puts in a great cross and all Arriola has to do is tap it in. A great moment for the 21-year-old on his debut. | Great play by Alejandro Bedoya as he attacks from the right hand side, puts in a great cross and all Arriola has to do is tap it in. A great moment for the 21-year-old on his debut. |
6.14pm BST | 6.14pm BST |
18:14 | 18:14 |
54 min: Puerto Rico looking more confident in this second half, albeit at the cost of leaving some gaps at the back. Miazga looks extremely composed. Chelsea has suited him well. | 54 min: Puerto Rico looking more confident in this second half, albeit at the cost of leaving some gaps at the back. Miazga looks extremely composed. Chelsea has suited him well. |
6.11pm BST | 6.11pm BST |
18:11 | 18:11 |
51 min: What was Sanchez thinking? Coming out to collect the ball and clear it doesn’t quite get it and finds himself in no-mans’s land. Luckily it’s cleared. | 51 min: What was Sanchez thinking? Coming out to collect the ball and clear it doesn’t quite get it and finds himself in no-mans’s land. Luckily it’s cleared. |
6.08pm BST | 6.08pm BST |
18:08 | 18:08 |
47 min: What a chance for Puerto Rico! A great cross from Rivera and Sanchez with an extraordinary volley that goes just wide. | 47 min: What a chance for Puerto Rico! A great cross from Rivera and Sanchez with an extraordinary volley that goes just wide. |
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6.05pm BST | 6.05pm BST |
18:05 | 18:05 |
Second half | Second half |
45 min: Peep! We are off. US changes: Tim Howard for Brad Guzan, Emerson Hyndman for Perry Kitchen and Matt Miazga for John Brooks. Puerto Rico: Rivera for Lopez. | 45 min: Peep! We are off. US changes: Tim Howard for Brad Guzan, Emerson Hyndman for Perry Kitchen and Matt Miazga for John Brooks. Puerto Rico: Rivera for Lopez. |
5.59pm BST | 5.59pm BST |
17:59 | 17:59 |
Ian sends me this: | Ian sends me this: |
“On the topic of Alexi Lalas’ insightful commentary, I literally yelled at the TV when I heard this during yesterday’s NYC FC v. NY Red Bulls (0-7) match: ‘You could make an argument that this is the biggest match in NYC FC’s history.’ They’ve existed for 3 years and their first match was 14 months ago!” | “On the topic of Alexi Lalas’ insightful commentary, I literally yelled at the TV when I heard this during yesterday’s NYC FC v. NY Red Bulls (0-7) match: ‘You could make an argument that this is the biggest match in NYC FC’s history.’ They’ve existed for 3 years and their first match was 14 months ago!” |
Looks like I have created a monster. Sorry, Alexi! | Looks like I have created a monster. Sorry, Alexi! |
5.56pm BST | 5.56pm BST |
17:56 | 17:56 |
Yes, yes it was. | Yes, yes it was. |
The Spanish call of the Puerto Rico goal was wonderful. #USAvPUR | The Spanish call of the Puerto Rico goal was wonderful. #USAvPUR |
5.55pm BST | 5.55pm BST |
17:55 | 17:55 |
Here is Puerto Rico’s goal. Great stuff by college player, Luis Betancur. | Here is Puerto Rico’s goal. Great stuff by college player, Luis Betancur. |
GOAL! Puerto Rico. #USMNT still lead 2-1. (43') #USAvPUR https://t.co/ebnu7xIruu | GOAL! Puerto Rico. #USMNT still lead 2-1. (43') #USAvPUR https://t.co/ebnu7xIruu |
5.46pm BST | 5.46pm BST |
17:46 | 17:46 |
Half-time | Half-time |
45+1: I’m sure nothing will change for JK as he will look to make changes at the half. It was all pretty manageable for USMNT until that great goal by Betancur. USA lead by one goal in the first 45. | 45+1: I’m sure nothing will change for JK as he will look to make changes at the half. It was all pretty manageable for USMNT until that great goal by Betancur. USA lead by one goal in the first 45. |