USA vs. Malawi U17 World Cup pre/PBP/post game [R] 10/29/09 11am EST

~79 1-0 USA forces a turnover just above Malawi's box top, Craven fouled at ~21m mid-left. McInerny's free kick sails high and right.

 

If you ask me, Polak has been the most dangerous. I used to bomb the guy, but he has looked pretty damn good for a left back.

 

82nd min 1-0 USA

 

Revised statement:
Craven Raven = Awful game

 

really good... he and Gil have been the standouts for me

 

Craven taken down near the box on right of keeper. Clean tackle for a corner.

 

chill

he has brought pace to the match

 

I've been severely disappointed by Mc, thought he'd actually be among the few to do well in Nigeria.

 

Craven is the new Stephen Hunt

 

You're vastly overrating Gyau and Lletget. They played "ok" in qualifying, but neither stoodout. I also don't see how people can form an opinion of Renken since he hasnt played in over a year. and when he did play he was alright.

 

11th US Corner, 1 shot on goal as a result

 

noticing the same thing...

 

Malawi offside again, killing a promising attack.

Okwunou on for Watts 87th min.

Still 1-0

 

God, the USA is so toothless in attack. Just no imagination in breaking malawi down.

 

USA standing around a lot. Little movement.

 

I thought Lletget was pretty good in qualifying, personally.

 

I want these two hours of my life back.

 

they play long balls with purpose too... and handle it well under pressure

 

Into stoppage time 1-0 USA

 

Finally a Malawi long ball gets through.

Edwards collects.

 

Ugh.

Travishamockery. A Malawian defender on his knees stops two US attackers.

 

Craven and Mack are getting owned by Malawi defensive backs.

 

No wonder so many Americans think soccer is boring. The way we play this game is agonizing. Dull in the extreme.