There was no need for the foul there. Morgan's bad first touch on that ball meant that she wasn't going to track it down for a 2nd touch. Lloyd converts the PK. Time for sub 3. The announcer just said Sauerbrunn. Does that mean she's coming on? eta: Yes. Yes it does. Sauerbrunn on. LePeilbet off.
I run the risk here of being overly critical. We are winning 8-0. But that was a crappy free kick play.
And if Lindsey looks this meh vs Guatemala what will she look like vs a team like Mexico or Canada? I'm not encouraged.
perhaps she trying to re-live her youth as a right back? And Lloyd is tired. I can understand why, of course. But she does look cooked.
I'm just glad we are ending on an even number... I'm superstitious about ending games on odd number goals Sidenote: Alex Morgan and A-Rod aren't on the same page
I almost hope that Guatemala scores one to make the U.S. pay for their laziness and halfassery. Some poor passes at the back. I understand fatigue, but...
That's why the strikers not named Abby need more playing time together. Offensive cohesion doesn't happen at will, it needs development. Having said that, Morgan just assisted A-Rod for goal #9.
I thought ARod was going to miss that one. And her nonchalance is rewarded. Seriously. Did you see how her body/hips/head was positioned as she was "shooting" there?
And A-rod almost missed Alex's perfect pass... Hopefully Pia will pair Abby and Alex against Costa Rica.