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0 vs 1
USA
USA
Played
June 14, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park — Kansas City, Kansas
Referee:‬ J. Solis‎
Attendance:‬ 20109‎
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Guadeloupe 0-1 USA

Goal.com assesses the performances of the players on show following the United States' 1-0 win over Guadeloupe in Kansas City.

By Alex Labidou

  • Franck Grandel
    16
    5
    2.00

    Franck Grandel

    Should have saved Altidore's shot but responded with some key blocks in the second half.

  • Stephane Zubar
    4
    3
    1.50

    Stephane Zubar

    Held his own against a very aggressive U.S. attack.

  • Eddy Viator
    2
    4
    2.00

    Eddy Viator

    Won some headers but gave U.S. forwards way too much room.

  • Julien Ictoi
    0
    2
    1.50

    Julien Ictoi

    Was pushed back a few times but still mainly held his own.

  • Mickäel Tacalfred
    -1
    3
    2.50

    Mickäel Tacalfred

    Had an average game and positioned himself well.

  • Loïc  Loval
    5
    1
    3.00

    Loïc Loval

    Made slashing runs against a difficult US defense.

  • Therry  Racon
    2
    2
    2.50

    Therry Racon

    Was average overall but made some good passes ahead.

  • Thomas Gamiette
    1
    2
    2.50

    Thomas Gamiette

    Was ok overall but didn't do anything to help the team offensively.

  • Stéphane Auvray
    10
    1
    1.50

    Stéphane Auvray

    Worked hard on the pitch and made some key interceptions that frustrated the U.S.

  • Livio Nabab
    3
    2
    0.00

    Livio Nabab

    Was aggressive throughout and had some close ranged opportunities. Lost some of his engine in the second half.

Substitutions

  • Dimitri Fautrai
    0
    1
    2.50

    Dimitri Fautrai

    Came on for Nabab and didn't provide the same spark.

  • Cedric Collet
    2
    1
    2.50

    Cedric Collet

    Provided a spark off the bench with some positive runs.

  • Tim Howard
    48
    23
    3.50

    Tim Howard

    Made some key saves in crucial moments. His aerial catch in 55th minute prevented what could have been an equalizer for Guadeloupe.

  • Carlos Bocanegra
    50
    15
    3.50

    Carlos Bocanegra

    Bocanegra's leadership was very obvious in this match as he not only gave orders to his defenders but the midfield as well.

  • Steven Cherundolo
    78
    7
    3.50

    Steven Cherundolo

    Continues to impress in the Gold Cup. Made some important runs and stayed in front of his man throughout the game.

  • Eric Lichaj
    68
    9
    3.50

    Eric Lichaj

    Initially had issues keeping in front of Guadeloupe's wingers but he responded with a good second half. For a player still learning a position, he played well.

  • Clarence Goodson
    34
    18
    3.50

    Clarence Goodson

    Was much better than his previous match and won some key headers.

  • Michael Bradley
    45
    78
    4.00

    Michael Bradley

    Continues to be the hardest working player for the U.S. Made crucial tackles and his pass distribution was excellent.

  • Clint Dempsey
    25
    126
    4.00

    Clint Dempsey Flop of the Match

    Missed two headers that would have put US up 2-0 early in the game. His hesitation in front of the goal was Wondolowski-like. Still, he managed to remain threatening by being in dangerous spots in the field.

  • Jermaine Jones
    61
    15
    3.00

    Jermaine Jones

    Had a solid if unspectacular night in the midfield for the U.S. Made some good tackles and

  • Landon Donovan
    14
    90
    4.00

    Landon Donovan

    Average night for Donovan. He had some good forward runs but continues to be ineffective in delivering set-pieces.

  • Chris Wondolowski
    14
    74
    2.50

    Chris Wondolowski

    Worked hard and found good positions. Had another really close range blunder that should have went in. He was better in the first half.

  • Jozy Altidore
    63
    49
    4.50

    Jozy Altidore Top of the Match

    Responded to his critics with an emphatic goal blasting his shot from outside the box. He also got into key spots on the pitch and drew fouls.

Substitutions

  • Marcus Hahnemann
    5
    6
    0.00

    Marcus Hahnemann

    DNP

  • Oguchi Onyewu
    4
    16
    0.00

    Oguchi Onyewu

    DNP

  • Maurice Edu
    36
    11
    3.00

    Maurice Edu

    He was brought on to rest Michael Bradley and gave the U.S. another physical presence to handle Guadeloupe's athleticism.

  • Jonathan Bornstein
    1
    12
    0.00

    Jonathan Bornstein

    DNP

  • Sacha Kljestan
    21
    32
    3.00

    Sacha Kljestan

    Came on late and didn't have much time to impact the game.

  • Alejandro Bedoya
    55
    7
    3.50

    Alejandro Bedoya

    Came on in the second half allowed Dempsey to play as a forward. When Jozy was subbed out, he played as a forward and had good runs.

  • J.  Agudelo
    8
    9
    0.00

    J. Agudelo

    DNP

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