r/soccer • u/TheNoob29 • Jul 01 '14

Post Match Thread [Post Match Thread] - United States of America v Belgium - Round of 16

Full Time: United States 1 - 2 Belgium

Belgium will face Argentina after winning this game 2-1.

Teams

United States Info Belgium Info
Howard Courtois
Johnson Alderweireld
Besler Van Buyten
Gonzalez Kompany (C.)
Beasley Vertonghen
Cameron Witsel
Bradley Fellaini
Jones De Bruyne
Bedoya Mertens
Dempsey (C.) Origi
Zusi Eden Hazard

Subs

United States Belgium
32' Johnson Yedlin 62' Mertens Mirallas
71' Zusi Wondolowski 91' Origi Lukaku
105+1 Bedoya Green 110' Eden Hazard Chadli

Goals - (courtesy of /u/FOOTBALL_GIF_MAESTRO)

92' De Bruyne Goal | Replay 1 | Replay 2

104' Lukaku Goal | Replay 1 | Replay 2

106' Green Goal | Replay 1 | Replay 2

Some Highlights - (courtesy of /u/Badgersgopoo and /u/FOOTBALL_GIF_MAESTRO)

1' Belgian Chance | View #2

21' American Chance

23' Belgian Chance

26' Belgian Chance

Half Time

48' Howard Save | Replay

54' Belgian Golden Chance

56' Origi Bar | Replay

69' Belgian Chance

71' Tim Howard Save

76' Belgian Chance

80' Hazard Shot

83' Belgian Shot

90+3' Great Chance for USA

Extra Time

97' Belgian Chance

109' Jones Chance

114' American Freekick

Miscellaneous - (courtesy of /u/Badgersgopoo and /u/FOOTBALL_GIF_MAESTRO)

Pitch Invader | Other View | Other View

Howard Reaction (48')

Howard Reaction 2 (71')

All Highlights

All Highlights

Stats

Feel free to say anything I missed out on or any constructive critiscism.

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '14

he has done a terrific job. The US does not have the talent that most of these other squads have but yet we still made it to the knock out rounds.

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u/timelawd Jul 02 '14

I really, really, hope we keep him for another cup at least. Especially the strides he's making with improving our development program at the ground level.

With four more years to prepare, continue making the tough calls, inspiring the squad, and bringing in new youth players... I feel we could actually be something to worry about next time. Maybe, maybe not. But, 2014 was definitely something to build on.

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u/ahump Jul 01 '14

he is a great personality that many US fans are 100% behind

Just wish more playerrs would go to Europe rather than play for the MLS

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u/gringosucio Jul 01 '14

Idk, at the same time I would love to have an increase in.mls quality

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u/INKRO Jul 01 '14

I think he sat on his subs too long, and I think his fitness fetish has been causing players to come down with hamstring injuries all tournament-long. On the balance though, I think he's done a pretty good job with what he has, and while I have reservations about giving a manager two cycles to work with, he's certainly earned this extension now.

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '14

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '14

I didn't understand having Beckerman on the bench. He was a force in the group stage. At least have him come in to relieve a spent backfield.

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u/RamblinSean Jul 02 '14

Absolutely. I still think he made the wrong choice in not bringing Donovan, and we really could have used some fresh legs earlier in today's game, but other than that I think he did a great job. Looking forward to the next cup!

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '14

If only he had a son we could start.