Gold Cup Match Thread: USA v Panama

[TheRef]

Last game of the Group Stage, boys. Panama is a strong squad who has scored at least one goal in each of their previous matches. We will have our work cut out for us.

Starting XI:

GUZAN

CHANDLER, ALVARADO, BROOKS, JOHNSON

BEDOYA, BECKERMAN, BRADLEY, MORALES

WONDOLOWSKI, ZARDES

Looks like we are running a 4-4-2 with no Altidore...

[TheRef]

Walkouts occurring right now. Moments away from kickoff.

[CadaverDawg]

Last game of the Group Stage, boys. Panama is a strong squad who has scored at least one goal in each of their previous matches. We will have our work cut out for us.

Starting XI:

GUZAN

CHANDLER, ALVARADO, BROOKS, JOHNSON

BEDOYA, BECKERMAN, BRADLEY, MORALES

WONDOLOWSKI, ZARDES

Looks like we are running a 4-4-2 with no Altidore...

I like Altidore, but I gotta say I'm pumped to see him out of the lineup tonight. I bet we look so much better in this 4-4-2...even without Dempsey

[TheRef]

Official is Mexican official Roberto Garcia Orozco.

He's an experienced official who has officiated in the 2012 Olympics and 2014 World Cup.

[mstatefan91]

Altidore has been lackluster at best. Hope he returns to form but until he does, he should be a 2nd half sub if we need an offensive spark.

[DudyDawg]

I hate wondo 10x worse than Altidore. He's terrible. I like Bedoya out wide

[TheRef]

So apparently this officiating crew was supposed to do the earlier match between Haiti and Honduras. Honduras appealed to CONCACAF about it and they decided to flip flop the crews.

[TheRef]

Offisdes prevents a Panama goal, and it's the correct call. He was off by half a body.

[mstatefan91]

Uninspired play by the USA so far..

[mstatefan91]

John Brooks yellow 16'
Will be suspended for the Saturday quarterfinal

[TheRef]

John Brooks gets a Yellow and will be suspended for the Quarterfinal match since he gets a yellow in two consecutive matches.

16' 0-0

[mstatefan91]

That should be a yellow. No question.

[TheRef]

That should be a yellow. No question.

Yellow or a red? Also, my friend at the match said that birds were flying like crazy at the official.

[mstatefan91]

Yellow or a red? Also, my friend at the match said that birds were flying like crazy at the official.
He made no contact with Guzan so I think yellow is appropriate. Dangerous play either way and requires booking

[mstatefan91]

Or were you still talking about the Brooks booking?

[TheRef]

Back line is biting us in the ass....again...

[mstatefan91]

And our horrible play leads to a Panama goal

[TheRef]

Or were you still talking about the Brooks booking?

Oh no...I was talking about Guzan's kick getting blocked.

[Maroonthirteen]

Well, he was off. On the pass prior to the assist. But it was only a matter of time before they knocked one in. They are dominating us so far.

[mstatefan91]

Wondo and Zardes look clueless

[mstatefan91]

Chandler needs to be taken off. Brooks needs to be taken off. Johanson for Wondo. Tell Bradley to get his act together or he can play center back.

[mstatefan91]

What kind of shit is that?!

[TheRef]

HE HIP CHECKED HIM!!!!!! WOW!

[Maroonthirteen]

The Donald sez....the refs are from the Mexican gov.

That was a foul.

[mstatefan91]

Chandler effing sucks. Get him off the pitch!

[mstatefan91]

Finally!

[TheRef]

After 4 cardable offenses, he finally gets one right.

[Maroonthirteen]

The midfield is what is killing us. Bradley is losing all his battles. We can't stay connected beyond the halfway line.

[mstatefan91]

After 4 cardable offenses, he finally gets one right.
It's been absolutely horrible. Makes you wonder if CONCACAF instructed the officials to be favorable towards Panama. Absolutely disgusting officiating from a veteran group.

[TheRef]

Official is losing this match....he's losing it.

[RBritt]

Second half is gonna be a good one. May be a street fight.

[TheRef]

Second half is gonna be a good one. May be a street fight.

I wouldn't doubt it in this one...it's getting chippy. And this is one of the rowdiest environments that we have to offer.

[mstatefan91]

Man I wish Dempsey was in this one. Would be highly entertaining

[TheRef]

Further excitement, WE HAVE A STREAKER ON THE FIELD!

[mstatefan91]

This whole thing has gotten out of hand lol

[mstatefan91]

Dempsey and Yedlin checking in for the 2nd half! This is about to crank up another notch!

[TheRef]

U.S. Soccer
@ussoccer
Two #USMNT subs coming out of halftime: Clint Dempsey and DeAndre Yedlin will enter for Chris Wondolowski and Alfredo Morales. #USAvPAN

9:44pm ? 13 Jul 2015 ? TweetDeck

[mstatefan91]

Nm shit call

[TheRef]

What is Alvarado thinking?

I have no idea....no idea....

[mstatefan91]

Need to see it again. Looks like theatrics from Perez. Still gotta use your head in that situation

[mstatefan91]

Back line looks hungover

[TheRef]

Back line looks hungover

I wouldn't doubt it if they were.

[mstatefan91]

My goodness Chandler is bad

[TheRef]

MICHAEL BRADLEY WITH THE EQUALIZER!!!!!! 1-1 55'

[mstatefan91]

GOAL! BRADLEY!

[DudyDawg]

That's why I said I liked Bedoya out wide

[TheRef]

Yedlin got screened HARD. Oh my gawd that looks like it hurt.

[mstatefan91]

Our biggest offensive issue is communication. Our biggest defensive issue is Chandler

[mstatefan91]

Great play by Brooks!

[DudyDawg]

Alvarado and Brooks are going to be a solid back line for a while. Beckerman no longer has business playing for the national team

[mstatefan91]

Zardes has no touch tonight

[mstatefan91]

Game is opening up quick

[TheRef]

Johannson in for Bedoya

[mstatefan91]

I like the creativity that Johannsson brings.

[mstatefan91]

Chants of "Ref, you suck!"

Appropriate

[TheRef]

Chants of "Ref, you suck!"

Appropriate

*sobs* Even people in Kansas City hate me.

[mstatefan91]

Still too vulnerable to the counter. Guzan has played great

[mstatefan91]

*sobs* Even people in Kansas City hate me.
Haha you caught my jab

[mstatefan91]

Dempsey is such a shit head during the game. Love it

[TheRef]

Dempsey is such a shit head during the game. Love it

He gives zero shits.

[TheRef]

Dempsey is absolutely fighting for these balls. That's the tenacity we need.

[TheRef]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ1_7zUUYAAboAK.jpg:large

[mstatefan91]

Foul on the US for going for the ball and getting taken out.

[mstatefan91]

Apparently, it's a foul of Johannsson touches a Panamanian

[mstatefan91]

Horrible first half. Not a great 2nd half. I will take the draw.

[TheRef]

FT: United States 1 - 1 Panama

United States wins Group A with 7 points

Haiti advances to the Quarterfinals as the second place team in Group A with 4 points

Panama finishes in third with 2 points

Honduras finishes in last with 1 point