Match Thread: U20s v. Colombia -- 5/30/13, 11:30 a.m. ET

Dave Marino-Nachison · May 30, 2013

Second Toulon match following Tuesday's 4-1 loss to France. The team has moved to Nimes for this match. Colombia beat S. Korea 1-0 before our game.

U.S. lineup from:

GOALKEEPERS (2): 1-Cody Cropper, 12-Kendall McIntosh

DEFENDERS (7): 2-Eric Miller, 3-Juan Pablo Ocegueda, 17-Shane O’Neill, 18-Jeffrey Payeras, 14-Oscar Sorto, 4-Caleb Stanko, 21-Javan Torre

MIDFIELDERS (7): 15-Kellyn Acosta, 24-Marlon Hairston, 8-Benji Joya, 5-Mikey Lopez, 10-Collin Martin, 13-Dillon Serna, 6-Wil Trapp

FORWARDS (6): 11-Daniel Cuevas, 20-Daniel Garcia, 9-Alonso Hernandez, 19-Alfred Koroma, 16-Jordan Morris, 7-Victor Pineda

At this point, the following players have yet to play: Stanko, Pineda, McIntosh, Acosta, Lopez, O'Neill, Sorto and Hairston. Morris, Garcia and Serna were substitutes against France.

http://www.ussoccer.com/news/u-20-m...day-in-second-match-of-toulon-tournament.aspx

Colombia lineup from:

GOALKEEPERS (3): 1-Christian Bonilla, 12-Luis Hurtado, 21-Jair Mosquera

DEFENDERS (8): 2-Jherson Vergara, 3-Deivy Balanta, 4-Andres Correa, 5-Felipe Aguilar, 13-Helibelton Palacios, 17-Ronal Herrera, 18-Julian Figueroa, 20-Yair Ibarguen

MIDFIELDERS (7): 6-Jose Leudo, 8-Cristian Higuita, 10-Brayan Angulo, 11-Cristian Palomeque, 14 Sebastian Perez, 15-Guillermo Celis, 16-Luis Mena

forza inter · May 30, 2013

streams?? I totally forgot about the game, though if i recorded it while at work i would have had it spoiled anyways, so stream is best option regardless. thanks in advance to anyone who finds one!

Brown Shark · May 30, 2013

Hopefully we see the Stanko/O'Neil pairing today. Also haven't seen Pineda yet. Lineups probably coming out soon. Will post if I see it on twitter.

Dave Marino-Nachison · May 30, 2013

Given the roster, Ramos could theoretically run out an entirely different back five -- say, McIntosh behind Sorto, Stanko, O'Neill and Acosta. That seems unlikely, but if he is really using this tournament to evaluate the entire roster as Finals candidates... who knows.

I was mildly surprised that he threw Payeras and Torre out there as the CB pairing against what he must have known would be a good French squad rather than, say, splitting Stanko and O'Neill between them. Well, what do I know?

Gorky · May 30, 2013

forza inter said: ↑

streams?? I totally forgot about the game, though if i recorded it while at work i would have had it spoiled anyways, so stream is best option regardless. thanks in advance to anyone who finds one!
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Check wiziwig.tv, rojadirecta.me, firstrow1.eu, etc

Gorky · May 30, 2013

Andres Cordero ‏@DreCordero 1m
Colombia U-20 XI v. USA: Bonilla; Herrera, Aguilar, Vergara, Correa; Mena, Leudo, Higuita, Mojica; A. Renteria, Cordoba #Toulon #beINToulon

Andres Cordero ‏@DreCordero 29s
USA U-20 v. Colombia: McIntosh; Miller, Stanko, Torre, Serna; Acosta, Trapp; Morris, Garcia, Koroma; Hernandez #Toulon #beINToulon

usry723 · May 30, 2013

Excited to see Morris get a full run out. This will be the true test for Hernandez.

forza inter · May 30, 2013

confused why no Sorto at RB....but interesting lineup...and again, if anyone has a stream please link, thanks!

Brown Shark · May 30, 2013

Acosta and Morris with a big opportunity. Also Stanko back starting. McIntosh in goal and Serna at left back.

forza inter · May 30, 2013

Gorky said: ↑

Check wiziwig.tv, rojadirecta.me, firstrow1.eu, etc
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<3 thanks!

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Morris certainly looks the part athletically. Interested to see him. Glad McIntosh is getting a start in goal. Also glad we'll get another look at Hernandez who didn't have opportunity to do too much vs. France but still managed to look good.

Germerica · May 30, 2013

forza inter said: ↑

confused why no Sorto at RB....but interesting lineup...and again, if anyone has a stream please link, thanks!
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injured

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Hope our guys come out like the U-16s did vs. Kyrgyzstan.

Sandon Mibut · May 30, 2013

Phil Schoen just said Santa Clara is one of the top programs in college soccer. It was, back when Phil called MLS games but hasn't been for some time.

Sandon Mibut · May 30, 2013

Looks like there are more scouts in the stands than fans.

Sandon Mibut · May 30, 2013

Well that's a promising start.

Mario Balotelli · May 30, 2013

GOAL!!! Will Trapp glances is it in. USA 1-0

Was that Acosta with that nice pass over the top Morris which lead to the corner?

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Very nice start.

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Crazy GK Rene Higuita's son plays in midfield for Colombia. Pretty cool.

Campbell95 · May 30, 2013

Mario Balotelli said: ↑

GOAL!!! Will Trapp glances is it in. USA 1-0

Was that Acosta with that nice pass over the top Morris which lead to the corner?
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Yeah it was. That was a beautiful ball and a great run by Morris.

USOutlaw16 · May 30, 2013

ImaPuppy said: ↑

Crazy GK Rene Higuita's son plays in midfield for Colombia. Pretty cool.
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Probably has better ball skills than he does, if Italia '90 was any indication

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

More giveaways from us in crucial positions. It is a hallmark of this team so far. Not enough movement in transition either and just not quick enough with our thoughts or decisions.

Of course, all these traits characterize young players.

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Al Jazeera announcer just called our red and white waldo kits that we wore vs. France a "strange arrangement."

Sandon Mibut · May 30, 2013

I'm guessing y'all are probably tired of hearing me say this, but I continue to be amazed that FC Dallas hasn't gotten Danny Garcia penned to a HG contract yet.

ImaPuppy · May 30, 2013

Good turn by Koroma but he makes a poor decision and gives away a weakly played pass.

Not a high quality game so far.