Fantastic come from behind win vs. Netherlands in Amsterdam.
Tied 1-1 at the half, the 2nd half downfall began quickly in the first 7 minutes. Down 3-1 in the 52nd minute and then netting one in the 70th minute to be down 3-2 with 5:00 to go, they score two more goals to secure the win vs. a top 3 team on its home turf. Never scored more than 1 goal vs. the Dutch in 4 previous matches (outscored 7-1). Yes, it was a 'friendly' but the Dutch were obviously playing to win. Hopefully a sign of things to come during future international play. Announcers cited statistic that since the last WC, the US outscored opponents 12-4 in 1st half but were outscored 12-3 in the 2nd half and looked like that trend would continue in this game before the late heroics. Great win! On to Germany next week...
Tied 1-1 at the half, the 2nd half downfall began quickly in the first 7 minutes. Down 3-1 in the 52nd minute and then netting one in the 70th minute to be down 3-2 with 5:00 to go, they score two more goals to secure the win vs. a top 3 team on its home turf. Never scored more than 1 goal vs. the Dutch in 4 previous matches (outscored 7-1). Yes, it was a 'friendly' but the Dutch were obviously playing to win. Hopefully a sign of things to come during future international play. Announcers cited statistic that since the last WC, the US outscored opponents 12-4 in 1st half but were outscored 12-3 in the 2nd half and looked like that trend would continue in this game before the late heroics. Great win! On to Germany next week...