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USA
USA
1 vs 0
Played
September 11, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio

Attendance:‬ 23881‎
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: USA 1-0 Jamaica

The USA's narrow 1-0 win over Jamaica is analyzed on a player-by-player basis.

By Shane Evans

  • Tim Howard
    38
    2
    2.50

    Tim Howard

    Didn't have a thing to do in the first half as the United States controlled the ball in Jamaica's half.

  • Carlos Bocanegra
    37
    16
    2.00

    Carlos Bocanegra

    Defended well with Cameron as his partner though he had a few nervous moments.

  • Fabian Johnson
    34
    4
    2.50

    Fabian Johnson

    Got forward often down the left flank and caused problems for the Jamaican defense. Got back and ensured his defensive area was covered also.

  • Geoff Cameron
    41
    2
    2.50

    Geoff Cameron

    Strong in the middle but rarely tested by Jamaica's frontmen. Showing confidence from his good performances with club team Stoke.

  • Steven Cherundolo
    48
    0
    3.50

    Steven Cherundolo

    Barnstormed down the right side in tandem with Zusi and played a number of nice crosses into the area. Defended well also when needed.

  • Clint Dempsey
    20
    30
    2.50

    Clint Dempsey

    Looked strong on the ball and in a confident mood. Could have been involved more and lost sharpness as the match went on.

  • Daniel Williams
    44
    2
    3.50

    Daniel Williams

    Looked really comfortable in his holding roll. Clanged a fabulous effort off the post midway through the first half.

  • Graham Zusi
    50
    4
    3.00

    Graham Zusi

    Grasped his first start in a competitive match by the horns and worked extremely well with Steve Cherundolo down the right. Hit the post in the first half. Came off for Edu with 20 minutes to play.

  • Jermaine Jones
    22
    24
    3.00

    Jermaine Jones

    With Williams behind him, pushed forward more and his first touches and movement were on point for most of the night.

  • J. Torres
    22
    27
    3.00

    J. Torres

    Was lively on the ball and his tried to get involved in the U.S. attack but didn't do as much as Klinsmann may have hoped. Worked hard in the defensive end also.

  • Hérculez Gómez
    52
    6
    4.00

    Hérculez Gómez Top of the Match

    Got himself involved up front and was constantly in the mix. Put in a number of attractive freekicks that should have been finished by his teammates. Scored from a set piece in the second half with a lovely curled effort that maybe should have been saved.

Substitutions

  • Maurice Edu
    17
    30
    2.50

    Maurice Edu

    Came on in the second half just settled down the midfield and added some fresh legs. Read the ball well as a holder.

  • Brek Shea
    10
    34
    2.00

    Brek Shea

    Replaced Torres in the second half but wasn't able to get the ball as much as he would have liked.

  • Jozy Altidore
    17
    34
    1.50

    Jozy Altidore

    Was asked to lead the line as he came on for Gomez and looked a bit out of sync with the rest of the team.

  • Dwayne Miller
    17
    1
    3.50

    Dwayne Miller

    Was fabulous in the first half keeping out a number of shots, with one deflected effort being his best. In the second half, though, he really should have saved the free kick from Gomez.

  • Adrian Mariappa
    8
    1
    3.00

    Adrian Mariappa

    The Reading man did well against the a busy USA attack. Kept the team really organized and compact.

  • Jermaine Taylor
    3
    4
    2.00

    Jermaine Taylor

    Struggled with the the duo of Cherundolo and Zusi coming right at him but worked hard and limited the damage.

  • Nyron Nosworthy
    4
    1
    2.50

    Nyron Nosworthy

    Worked really hard in the middle and was constantly on Herc's back. Shut down Jozy when the forward came on in the second.

  • Jason Morrison
    1
    5
    1.50

    Jason Morrison Flop of the Match

    Largely invisible for most of the match as the US saw the majority of the ball.

  • Jevaughn Watson
    1
    3
    2.00

    Jevaughn Watson

    Struggled to maintain possession for Jamaica and gave the ball away too cheaply. Did mark Torres nicely though on occasion.

  • Lovel Palmer
    5
    2
    2.50

    Lovel Palmer

    A good showing for the Portland Timbers man. Kept a lid on Torres' as most of the US moves came down the right.

  • Rodolph Austin
    0
    3
    2.00

    Rodolph Austin

    Gave away a few too many fouls in the middle of the park with the key foul coming in the second half that led to the USA goal from Gomez. Had a nice chance late on that Howard had to save from deep.

  • Luton  Shelton
    5
    1
    2.50

    Luton Shelton

    Showed a strong veteran presence up front with Cummings but didn't see much of the ball on the night.

  • Omar Cummings
    6
    1
    2.50

    Omar Cummings

    Worked really hard up top despite not seeing much of the ball. Was also able to get back and cover when necessary.

  • Ryan Johnson
    2
    2
    2.00

    Ryan Johnson

    Pushed forward after the opening goal to hassle the US backline. Had a good chance on a deeper ball that he headed wide from inside the six.

Substitutions

  • Dane Richards
    4
    3
    1.50

    Dane Richards

    The Whitecaps man came on and wasn't able to cause his normal problems down the wing. Needed more of the ball.

  • Kavin Bryan
    0
    3
    2.00

    Kavin Bryan

    Came on in the second half but didn't get much going.

  • Tremaine  Stewart
    0
    3
    1.50

    Tremaine Stewart

    Was ineffectual in his 16 minutes on the pitch.

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