PBP: 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup: USA vs. Colombia, 6/10 3:30 AM EST

One of my observations too. Need to switch to something more driven. I'd bet money their keeper mistakenly comes off his line from habit at this point.

 

Something to keep in mind. The guys played the half seeing their forward get what might be a traumatic brain injury. That uncertainty has certainly made us timid. They are showing some resolve to stay engaged in the match.

 

Colombia not Columbia.

And the US has some technically good players on this squad too.

 

Wasn't Acosta carrying a yellow? Might see Requejo if we go through...

 

In fairness, Colombia is fouling him a lot without getting called.

Our passing is a little too slow. Speed it up a scoche

 

Colombia's average position has only been somewhat better than ours. We have been getting into their third as well but they are winning alot of 1v1 battles. They are not dominating this match. I am concerned about subs.

 

Well if we win. jamieson should be at worse available for a semifinal match

 

Was he I thought it was just Payne and Miazga? I'll check.

 

2 quick observations:

the ref sucks

someone actually pays allen to play soccer? with real money?

 

I really believe he is out.

 

Sonora could provide a spark in the midfield, hard to pull Allen (from a substitute efficiency viewpoint, not necessarily play)

 

Here we go...

 

That wasn't a good start.

 

Heads-up play from Steffen, good to see

 

watevs ref

 

Great save by Steffen

 

#16 should have just have just scored

 

Rubin is handled easily, no one to combine with. An easy mark.

 

Coulda, shoulda, woulda.

 

Finally, the ref calls something. That should be a yellow, though. Clear tactical foul.

 

How is that not a card for tactical foul?

Edit: it was

 

why is he ref so hesitant

 

Well, there's the yellow, just a little delayed.

 

Lucky that was hit directly at Steffen

 

Lucky that was shot right at the keeper. Nice job by Steffen.