these idilic conditions conditions which are certainly playing their part in there's a great feel here and much excitement for the game ahead and nobody in this atmosphere can hide from the truth about how much this game matters the scene overflows with color and [Applause] passion and already we're underway here ch you've played in games of this nature who can make the difference well Peter in this guy Alonso Davies it's going to be interesting to see how opponents try to navigate their way around them someone so good in defensive transitions with amazing powers of recovery thanks to his blistering Pace yes he'd be my pick too it's going to be all about how they get the best out of him out to the right gets into some space powering header he's still well to get his head on that but couldn't score well plenty of moving targets to pick out in the Box obviously increases your chances of the ball being met like that by someone [Applause] Robinson sends it Forward here's mckenny now it's pulk spread out to the left swung over into the middle well the defense proved infallible then but that won't be the last they'll see of [Applause] him pulic succumbs to the pressure duanan mckenny and he's in on goal Musa Musa go the United States and it's the United States who go in front perfect place but the one place the keeper couldn't reach no other outcome there that was bang in the corner Unstoppable [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] the United States make the perfect start they are already ahead [Applause] banan Robinson mckenny pulic here's mckenny pulik mckenny [Applause] looking for options for movement [Applause] David quite squeeze that one through David usako and it's [Applause] Davis for David shifted up field some good work on the right flank here and he whips it in tries David oh the balls come loose here where Musa mckenny mckenny keeper pulls up a fine save well that was high class goalkeeping there to back up his his high class wage the Canon nice bit of skill and he's away [Applause] and it's played in here no messing about just bludgeoned [Applause] way Johnston that is lovely that's going to be a goal kick Musa here's Robinson mckenny the pass has gone astray David Johnston in towards the middle is a [Applause] corner and the goalkeeper got a good P to that the United States can start a counter [Applause] here mckenny pul goes on a charge down the [Applause] left pulic a repri or be it perhaps [Applause] momentary chance to shoot [Applause] US USA [Music] only partially [Applause] clear knocks it away and now they can spring out a [Applause] defense banana well played that has snuffed out the [Applause] danger where passes short and [Applause] Shar David [Applause] nowaka moved forward and quickly so it's gone for a throw in [Applause] mckenny pinches it off him Johnston Musa here's mckenny Robinson well played for Musa Adams here's mckenny Musa where oh that's nice Adams oh it's a promising build up this plenty of really nice passing oh he's enjoyed that he evidently loves the contest rako gently done Lin Davis showing Good Feet just eases him off the ball Davis stood his ground strongly [Applause] they've played it short Davis cleared away waku in once more tries to get it clear and it's been taken straight back great chance and that was very necessary [Applause] Great lead Canada have created a real intensity from the start and there's no sign of any [Applause] letup oh no no circumventing this opponent well the crowd clearly like what they just saw some real No Nonsense defending Robinson mckenny now pisk the United States have hit the front early a footh hold in the game it's been a a super start they've made their intentions clear and they've backed them up shapes to shoots and he just whacks it away that's tidy mckenny [Applause] pulisic aimed in towards the center and he's there to clear it where solid defending refused to be out muscled there's a beautiful Simplicity about this contest willing running on one side bogged defense on the other too much elaboration and not enough penetration no damage likely we that has been cut [Applause] short David the United States out in front with an early Advantage David the United States leading here thanks to that early goal and the score is 1 n and it's Davis and he's heaved it [Applause] away and he's forced to go back passing is crisp and sharp H into the middle oh how that cross missed everyone is an absolute mystery to me it warranted a Finishing Touch looks to the the other side and it's played forward now that's been intercepted Musa where here mckenny Adams and that's the end of that it all started well enough now it's Len [Applause] mckenny Robinson now psic Robinson here's Adams Musa Adams pulik going full steam ahead on the Left Flank here's mckenny no he's not getting his way this time good run ultimately thwarted by an astute piece of Defending crowd appreciates good football all around there well I think that move petered out due to a lack of urgency there was no Cutting Edge Adams mckenny it's an invting looking ball that it's run loose here Robinson quarter of an hour played here m now here's the delivery okay it didn't quite come off the execution I think needs a retry maybe with a better outcome where he's made good progress from a deep position oh sweet feet delivers with Wick the Canan that's a [Applause] throw pulic the Kenny lovely bit of skill now it's pulisic the ball is loose and the chase is on defending was strong and firm [Applause] it'll be a throw [Applause] in Canan Johnston banan and that has left him in a heap Cav [Applause] vickas here mckenny Carter [Applause] vickas pulic lovely feet knocks it away moved on forwards great ball if he can get there now it's Len gets away from his opponents cross is blocked and that's a [Applause] corner and it's been taken short [Applause] and it's [Applause] Davis now it's David defending of the desperate variety Robinson Robinson excellent challenge there un compromising Robinson Carter vickas oh can he get on to this mckenny now there a fine ball yeah that does look a foul ref's given a free kick yeah well they were exposed and vulnerable and he knew he had to do something to prevent a goal then there could be trouble here but for now the referee is keeping his cards in his pocket [Applause] pul it well it wasn't a bad effort I mean you could see his intention it just needed a bit more curl and bend to take it away from the [Applause] goalkeeper Musa where Musa where Musa great the United States have a free [Applause] kick us us us it was it was a sterling effort and at least he kept it On Target and it was yeah it was worth a go rako out to the left it goes ah he's had it taken off him mckenny forward and with intent played out towards the right wing oh it's played into the area well from experience I can tell you he'll get a lot of stick for getting that one wrong and they've got a throw real chance they did it and there's the goal they've been looking for and it has to be said an absolute gift [Applause] [Applause] the United States get themselves a two goal cushion we're looking at a very different game now the command has been established Davis moved forward and quickly so [Applause] Robinson [Applause] stako well yet another interception and uh a show of anticipation to be commended Musa Musa and he's had it nicked away [Applause] Len for [Applause] David is Over The [Applause] Line mckenny Adams Robinson and it's played into the middle get good distance on it that's an untiy Challenge free kick given [Applause] he's had a fair tumble under that challenge Carter [Applause] vickas will play for Musa hops for safety pisik pass is coming off in quick succession here oh good spread that's very neat and that's been lever clear Musa and that's aimed into the [Applause] middle Adams [Applause] he's got the sh away that's a half decent try that's a little unfortunate he had a lot of people worried then [Applause] Johnston banan well that's really good play on the right he's driving forward Johnston trusted up to meet it oh he couldn't get the direction he needed a this was all about good moving in the Box just to allow him to get to [Applause] it mckenny pisik [Applause] defending of the desperate [Applause] variety oh that's well [Applause] spoted oh it's a promising build out this plenty of really nice passing interesting ball where is wide and looking to get onto this good read needed to [Applause] be moved on forwards Carter [Applause] vickas where some real hit one big relief it just needed better contact all he' be thinking is please ground swallow me [Applause] Davis nowaka well that looks a foul yep referee's given [Applause] [Applause] itaku D it now it's lur and [Applause] Len Carter Vickers Musa mni [Applause] Robinson here's Adams [Applause] Musa where oh that's such a good run more of that place well not the worst attempt a little technical tweak should help the quality [Applause] the [Applause] Canon and it's played forward and that's put paid to a promising move pulik has been caught there it's a foul looking here to chip it through Ball's got out of play [Applause] cleared away well he is the type of character who Rises to this sort of Challenge and he will be back for more Musa [Applause] yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities pul the United States finding their passes David and it's Davis shifted up f [Applause] Feld now it's Len David over to the left Davis and it's Davis played into the sh at goal he wasn't that far away well I thought the keep was really confused as to what to do then whether to come and take it or stay on his line and yet in the end he's allowed to get away with a lot of indecision [Applause] [Applause] there Robinson here's mckenny Robinson half an hour played now ball played for Musa we played out to the right passing nice and neat nice interception well timed [Applause] rako for David sends it Forward pass just lacking an accuracy pulic pulik goes pting down that left hand side massive lead and he's there to make a great save on that's a sparkling save absolutely sparkling his reflexes work Ultra [Applause] [Applause] sharp climbs up big harmlessly behind [Applause] David now Haku Davis now usako [Applause] David nice physical challenge some terrific running on the ball there those efforts are not going unappreciated good spot he's seen the run and into the Grateful arms of the keeper [Applause] the United States looking to pass their way through Robinson pulic oh nice touch Musa pulic cleared without complication referee's given a throw Robinson pul might be danger here long Ball by the goalkeeper hoisted up field by The Keeper Carter Vickers [Applause] Robinson David gently done delivers AC cross and that has been cleared and it's Davis ah such a clever touch [Applause] David Robinson here mckenny B played for Musa played out to the Left Flank look movement creates more options and that was really sharply done whistle gone that's foul [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Johnston forwards and with intent David oh that's a key interception Carter vickas Robinson Carter vickas well played for Musa Adams will play for Musa it's just beyond his reach oh that is a nice [Applause] touch nice control and it's Davis Davis throwing full tilt down the left David and the shot it's loose and there's a race for the ball he can get that clear nicely intercepted Johnston nice sequence of passes [Applause] this mckenny coming up to halime Leading and things are looking pretty good cross into the box that's going to go a little [Applause] way Adams [Applause] where that's an excellent interception stako [Applause] for David Johnston duanan Lin Lin and the assistant referee has his flag raised for offside [Applause] [Applause] banan Johnston for David David now it's Len oh he's going to be pulled back for that [Applause] [Applause] one he's gone for it it's run loose who's going to get there he certainly caught him there the free [Applause] kick he's going to be disappointed with that [Applause] banan Johnston for David play out towards the right wing turns back here probably the best [Applause] option Carter vickas threads one in here comes the cross and he just whacks it away oh it's a nice idea but the execution was lacking [Applause] David shifted up [Applause] field into the final 5 minutes of the first half well it's a move of great promise but will it really prove [Applause] productive that's good play and he's there to get it away well he had a really good run at goal there but the defense just weren't going to let him pass well for me Peter I think it's all to pedestrian and and and slow they need a a large injection of purpose now mckenny Robinson he's a sharp little ball here here it is crossed in [Applause] Robinson Carter [Applause] vickas banan it's a good run down the right [Applause] oh that's and the Finish oh that little shimy had intelligence written all over it so switched [Applause] on that's well seen too well that was well positioned and and well pinched they can't hurt with their backs to go rako it's an inviting looking ball [Applause] that now aaku well that is one way to stop him Johnston he is just caressing the ball B now aakula Johnston he's got away C massive leap good delivery but no point well this is simple the supply is to be admired the defending is to be admonished [Applause] where it's a great Gallop down the right hand side passing is crisp and sharp Musa [Applause] he's gotone to [Applause] goal [Applause] rako and it's Davis long ball looking to counter [Applause] Musa mckenny now who's going to be first to [Applause] this now it's [Applause] kusk now the finish a collective sigh of relief from the [Applause] defense David [Applause] Nowak the pressing is intense and it's paid [Applause] off oh good spread Musa sends it Forward Robinson knocks it out [Applause] wide [Applause] Raku and he's forced to go back [Applause] David it's an inviting looking ball [Applause] that Carter Vickers Musa Ops for safety here's Robinson out to the right we ball played for Musa La back in muscular approach does pay off here Davis they get a throw [Applause] in the Canon fiddles it through played into the middle big chance and he goes again a really close shave and the last action of the first half to review the first half but it's looking pretty straightforward Peter they've got themselves into a very good position so why did from here when they can repeat their first half success with a another show of strength the United States ahead 2-n and they are looking good well the action has already resumed here [Applause] Davis the [Applause] Canon a lovely fi is such a good mover has to go oh taken with style the second half off to a spectacular start look there just wasn't much of a gap to begin with and to find it I think it was a fine drive and I don't think the keeper could have really planned for that I think he's a bit unlucky in that instance [Applause] we have got ourselves a game here well I think they probably needed an early goal in this half just to give them the confidence and belief to push on and look for an equalizer where ball played for MO Musa he is through here and back to the goalkeeper and the referee's awarded a free kick [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] well a terrific save from The Keeper well simply didn't do anything wrong he was thwarted by [Applause] Brilliance they've played it short now here's the delivery well that has caused disappointment to some unsurprisingly and disgust to others what a waste that's well blocked and back out it comes Carter [Applause] vickas Johnston wakio Johnston banan oh that's delightful he's taking on the lot of them Canada making a fresh attempt to release someone in behind from back to front and this is something different mckenny Adams ball played for Musa out to the left it goes very nicely done can he [Applause] finish another chance now who's going to be first to this and that has been clubbed away mckenny Robinson here's Adams Robinson moved forward and quickly so Robinson Carter Vickers Robinson here's Adams Carter Vickers ball played for Musa he's looking for the runner here he's through here oh important interception well he acknowledges that he should have come up with something better there and he has been fouled there pulic Robinson Robinson Musa here's Robinson Adams Carter vickas play out towards the right wing and he cuts out the [Applause] supply well it looked promising for a moment but it came to nothing Robinson pulic it's a good spell of possession this he's felt that he's fil him [Applause] there and the referee has shown him a yellow card [Applause] defending of the desperate variety spread out to the left that is lovely mckenny Len where Musa nice control in comes the cross good take by The Keeper he's read that well Davis and that is a little undercooked moved on forwards another pass just keeps it ticking over David now Larie lanan all time excellent interception oh easy pickings there and it's played forward tries a shot and it's in they have done it they have their equalizer and that is about as cool as they come he picked his spot expertly he had the whole picture in his head Peter he didn't even look at the goalkeeper [Music] [Applause] we have ourselves a real game here well they're very much the better team at the moment Peter and and no doubt we'll be looking to to cause even more damage here we stood up well to him there Davis Johnston banan back in possession and ready to go again [Applause] Lin oh that's an inviting ball knocks it away Johnston aimed in towards the center and that has been cleared and it's [Applause] Davis now usaka [Applause] Turing through the gears Robinson now pic mckenny pinches it off him rako the Canan well that has the makings of something quite promising but it's fizzled out into nothing Adams Musa oh strongly challenged there oh that's a foul three kicks been given well he knows very well but he is already walking a tight rope well that looks like a final warning still no card well he's asking for trouble Peter and with his urge to to nibble away I think the ref is spelling it out for him [Applause] now oh wow that is fantastic from Captain Fantastic well clearly there was some serious talking done in that pressing room during the break because they've started this second half with much more intent and the captain's finish was Sublime just the ideal tonic for the remainder well that was wonderful in every regard Vision concept and considerable accuracy well he made it look effortless clearly a training ground [Applause] perfectionist so we have a breakthrough now how will things develop from here [Applause] the Canon gently done and that's been leave [Applause] clear oh sweet feet that's a throw Musa Robinson now pisk mckenny pulk it's come through and he's had a quick look inside look at the and the shot [Applause] they've played it short and Al it comes again and now a sudden chance to counter oh it's a promising build out this plenty of really nice [Applause] passing he steps in and that's the end of that [Applause] Adams here's Robinson oh can he get on to this [Applause] out of play for a throw Mousa Davis gets a foot in here over to the left it's an inviting looking call [Applause] that [Applause] David fired in [Applause] Musa Carter vickas ball played for Musa for wson with intent Davis rako sends it Forward oh red nice [Applause] interception [Applause] we here's Adams pich mckenny that's a good intervention that was what he had to make in the face of danger that was growing that a foul yes the referee's given it [Applause] [Applause] kakio tries to dink it through and it's hoisted clear that's good [Applause] play mckenny Robinson now psic Robinson here's Robinson played out to the Left Flank Robinson here's Robinson plays it from a quarterback position out for a throw [Applause] oh nice touch there's the shot it's there well it would have been harder to miss well it's pretty damning on the part of that defense Peter that he was allowed so much time and space but I think you have to give credit where it's due and it was a brilliant setup and finish [Applause] the United States go two up and into a position of real strength well it's been a an absolutely fabulous spell for them and they're starting to look Unstoppable there could be more on the way for a moment you felt that was going somewhere but they'll have to go again mckenny oh good spread ni interception his positioning was spot on Robinson Carter Vickers ball played for [Music] Musa and they're not going to make any further progress now Johnston gets his pass away hit into the middle that's a case of crossing and hope and unless they provide some more options it'll be more Miss than [Applause] [Applause] hit mckenny Robinson now psic that's been cut out well [Applause] played [Applause] Davis gaku it's aning looking ball that he's found the way [Applause] through it's gone out for throw [Applause] in talk about singling someone out yeah as you'd expect Peter that defense ought to know when to step up or drop off and they finally made a decision to get tighter that'll be a throw moved on forwards banan that's tidy David played out to the [Applause] right showing Good Feet [Applause] he's had a shot mus here's Adams that's surely a foul free kick [Applause] [Applause] now then the balls come loose well that was well positioned and and well pinched they can't hurt with their backs to Go Johnston oh can he get onto [Applause] this he acknowledges that he should have come up with something better there clearly is myth having made the run and not get picked out boun of passing here really easy on the eye pass is coming off in quick succession here oh perfectly measured that calmly anticipates mckenny mckenny looking for the runner spread neatly and he's there to clear it here's Adams pulik oh he's caught him there it's a free [Applause] kick we the United States looking to there's the hit good stop that wasn't easy well what can I say truly wonderful goalkeeping [Applause] and now a sudden chance to [Applause] counter Davis and he's gone searching Cross Field [Applause] Robinson banan stanan David played out towards the right wing flashes it across and that's been lever [Applause] clear no way through so back it comes and that's left him on the seat of his pants plenty of appeals but the referee is not [Applause] interested mcken here's Adams part nice ball oh he's on to this oh great defending that needed doing he could be in here he's had a hit oh F stop from The Keeper well as test go Peter the keeper has just received an A+ [Applause] [Applause] grade knocks it away well R and the danger is [Applause] averted defly done oh played through for the white man yeah he's pulled him up for that [Applause] challenge and that's going to be a booking oh the protest continues but in the end they are defending the indefensible [Applause] Davis gets it clear wh gone that's a foul [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Davis it's an inviting looking ball that David thinks one through Lin and that's gotone behind for a goal [Applause] kick Johnston banan and he skips past his man Robinson does well to stand up to him well he is the type of character who Rises to this sort of Challenge and he will be back for more pulic moved forward and quickly so decent hit well the Finish certainly didn't match the buildup oh the pass was Sublime the Finish was subst standard what a [Applause] [Applause] disappointment [Applause] Davis it's an inviting looking ball that yeah we get to see this more and more Defenders popping up in these positions Great Leap who will be livid with himself well that's why we all say indecision is [Applause] FAL excellent challenge there uncompromising usako spread out to the left mckenny pulic [Applause] [Applause] Musa pulik has made his mark on this game good spot he's seen the run the cross comes in and that's been well dealt with it's a promising run he's making on the right can he get onto this [Applause] cter vickas Good played for Musa it's a throw in David Musa Robinson ball played for Musa Davis cuts it [Applause] out and it's Davis Davis got a lot Long Way forward to join the [Applause] attack Davis shifted up field he's a sharp little ball [Applause] here and the shot cany finish [Applause] stako Davis incoming cross oh just couldn't turn it in no that was a slick move and there were several options in the Box to uh to pick out [Applause] defending of the desperate variety and it's Davis and he's there to clear it what to throw in hakio Lin Robinson mckenny pulic closing in on the last quarter of an hour out towards the flank Robinson [Applause] that's a [Applause] throw Adams great skill that's nice car to the away well he should have done better and he knows [Applause] it isaku and that has left him in a [Applause] heap Musa oh well played plenty of numbers back and he can clear it away Musa cleared away [Applause] thean well that T was certainly sturdy well that looks a foul yeah referee's given it just a talking to I think yes it [Applause] [Applause] is been there done that unfortunately you immediately want to have another go believe me on that [Applause] rako gently done oh can it get onto this where and that's a throw [Applause] in sends it forward looking for options for movement well he acknowledges that he should have come up with something better there ah he made it look a bit predictable mckenny a he's fizzed it forward that's been cut out well [Applause] played Musa he's shifting through the gears [Applause] here kisik mckenny Robinson now pusk Robinson it's a promising position a such a clever touch a requires real discipline to defend this deep and they are showing just such discipline [Applause] mckenny lovely feet gently done this is what good chemistry is all about [Applause] and that is out of [Applause] Play pulik here's Robinson B played for [Applause] Musa Robinson here's Adams Carter Vias that has been cut short through [Applause] it Carter vickas mckenny turns back here probably the best option Robinson pulic Robinson now it's it's pulk pressing is intense and it's paid off referees are Ed a free [Applause] kick well the ref's been lenient here I doubt he'll get too many more chances oh Peter what a lucky lucky boy a telling off as opposed to a sending off [Applause] great reaction that's a fine save well I thought a starting position was good and that helped the keeper to judge the Flight of the ball and and deal with it well and it's been taken short now who's going to be first to [Applause] this Adams Musa [Applause] oh that's neat oh good spread crossed in once more oh it's frustration followed by frustration poor Crossing has caused cross [Applause] teammates Johnston played long and they could be in here passing is crisp and sharp great defending strong and determined Adams Robinson here's Adams here's mckenny interesting ball pulik is in a really good position out [Applause] wide David out to the right he's left his man and that's been repelled ah he's had it taken off [Applause] him [Applause] where spread neatly and he's there to clear [Applause] it Davis David played out towards the right wing takes on his marker flings in across that is good defending it's been repelled keep has got good distance on [Applause] that Adams fiddles it through danger averted for [Applause] now and it's hoisted clear and now they can spring out a defense and they can counter here now it's Len chance that's a real chance missed yeah this is part of the job head down and keep plugging away [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] it's an inviting looking ball that that'll be a throw in pass is coming off in quick succession here now it's pisik calmly [Applause] anticipates forwards and with intent there will be a throw [Applause] in Adams and he's forced to go back here's Robinson Robinson here's Robinson kisik and that is as far as they got to [Applause] go that was very necessary good question that's a foul [Applause] [Applause] and he's had it nicked away oh it's a promising build out this plenty of really nice passing Little doubt that is a [Applause] foul stako into the last five minutes Adams Robinson the United States clearly now in lead preservation [Applause] mode Carter Vickers will play for Musa here's Robinson Robinson now pisk now it's pisk Robinson [Applause] mckenny [Applause] Adams Johnston banan just eases him off the ball Robinson here mckenny Carter Vickers B played for Musa pulic keeper [Applause] ball the Canan some good work on the right flank here Johnston and he's picked it up out [Applause] wide now it's David chooses to go back yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities Adams ball played for Musa referee's given a throw and he's managed to gift it [Applause] back Carter [Applause] Vickers Robinson Carter Vickers ball play for Musa oh can he get on to this the pass is into [Applause] intercepted [Applause] Davis well that was a period of possession which carried just about no threat at all threads one in that is a great pick out he is through here good challenge excellent challenge [Applause] the Canon Johnston he is just caressing the ball oh good spread go searching with that cross that's going to go a long way a lovely feedi is such a good mover it's a goal [Applause] kick gako and it's [Applause] Davis four extra minutes added on [Applause] we [Applause] Musa pulik looks to get on the end of this David now it's Len it's loose and there's a race for the ball theeni [Applause] Carter vickas here's Adams Musa gets his pass away Musa lovely bit of skill [Applause] [Applause] Davis banan he's a sharp little ball [Applause] here Carter vickas where ball played for Musa Musa and that has left him in a heap and the whistle has gone for a reckless challenge there and he is going into that little black book looks like he's picked up a bit of a knock from that challenge [Applause] usako moved on forwards oh red nice interception where David Johnston the Canon Johnston Raku played out to the [Applause] right ball is Over The Line the United States are making a change now a warm evation on his way off and that is the least he deserves look you can only give your all and he's delivered in that regard and I think the manager has probably just spotted now a little tiredness creeping in and you know if that's the case then you know he's doing the right thingo it's Davis and it's [Applause] Davis pulik Johnston banan David Johnston [Applause] oh that's nice now [Applause] usacu play out wide and it's Davis all it's played into the area and it's kept out by a stubborn defense out to the right and that's aimed into the middle knocks it away Ball's got out of play ah now some movement on the bench and we are going to see a change yeah it's about time I think we saw some activity From the Bench but it's it's debatable as to what level of impact can be made from here it's it's pretty late David Davis with a cross time is desperately short now but it is a [Applause] corner toing header close but time for no more the whistle has gone