(*sigh*)....Ireland 2 v USA 1 in Dublin. The teen agers played a decent game and led 0-1 at the half off of an added time poachers goal by the USA's Bobby Wood.
A poor piece of goalkeeping by the USA gave Ireland a bit of a gift in the 57th minute to tie at 1-1. Both teams had their moments during the 2nd half with Ireland clearly dominating toward the end. A throw in for Ireland in the 89th minute led to a goal for Ireland featuring some of the most inept defense imaginable buy the USA.
Overall a discouraging score, but for a team with no know stars playing and with 3 more players getting their first caps a reasonable result.
Next team USA travels to France to play a team that just beat Ireland 2-0. We will see how the teenagers fare against one of the best teams in Europe. I just hope the score doesn't get too far out of hand.
NJL (FYI....Mexico's two games this week: Mexico 0-0 Wales, without Gareth Bale, and Mexico 1 v 0 Scotland. El Tri did not impress me. They must get their act together ASAP or they will be 3 and out in Russia...)
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