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Well, that didn't last long.

We have been very bad when the ball is in our box.
 

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Honestly, all of the sudden, we look so young. Like boys v men.
 

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That was a great chance for balo. Not an easy one to hit but he almost had it. They have to bring everything in the 2nd half. Just need to be a little more connected in the final 3rd.
 

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Well, that's the type of soccer Americans are much more used to. We are LUCKY to be done only 1 goal. Belgium was very close to at least 2 more goals and the goal we got had some good fortune for us.
 

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Well, that's the type of soccer Americans are much more used to. We are LUCKY to be done only 1 goal. Belgium was very close to at least 2 more goals and the goal we got had some good fortune for us.
yeah they need to go flip the script. Go get it.
 

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That was a great chance for balo. Not an easy one to hit but he almost had it. They have to bring everything in the 2nd half. Just need to be a little more connected in the final 3rd.
Oh, we can score a goal, maybe even two because Belgium isn't that strong in their defense for a top team. But, we cannot play even remotely as bad as we played in our back 1/3rd and even hope to keep it from something like the 5-2 shellacking this team gave us in May.
 

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Oh, we can score a goal, maybe even two because Belgium isn't that strong in their defense for a top team. But, we cannot play even remotely as bad as we played in our back 1/3rd and even hope to keep it from something like the 5-2 shellacking this team gave us in May.
For sure. They are just watching the ball and letting them play it in the box. That’s what led to both goals. I’d rather see them take a penalty than play that soft. If you look at the other side, it’s rare that Belgium are giving any space.
 

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Yeah - those things need to happen together

Reem is just a statue in the box. For what he can still bring until it gets to that point, he's an absolute liability this game in the box

Pulisic has been bad. Floating in defense and really loose touches going forward

Dest needs to do something connected and not just try to draw a foul

They have had some good moments and can get a goal back - just need to be a lot better on the ball and much more organized and decisive in defense - just everyone is free
 

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Very disappointing, unorganized on defense, poor & timid passing when in possession. I don’t even know what sub the coach should make because I really can’t point at one player that is playing poorly because nobody is really playing well.
 

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Reyna for Dest - interesting

Maybe try more central?
Yeah Dest wasn’t much of a factor ar either end. I usually don’t agree with lalas but he’s right. Dest and freeman were awful particularly on that 2nd goal for Belgium. Not sure what they were doing watching the ball. Reyna is already being positive.
 
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