International Friendlies
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0 vs 1
USA
USA
Played
January 25, 2012 9:00 PM EST
Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez — Ciudad de Panamá
 
 
Graham Zusi 9′
 

Player Ratings: Panama 0-1 USA

Nick Rimando put in a solid first half in the United States' tight 1-0 victory over Panama.

By Alex Labidou

USA USA
Nick Rimando
Top of the Match
48
5
N/A

Had an inspired 45 minutes for the national team. Rimando started the game and ensured that Panama wouldn't equalize after the U.S. got to a early lead. Made several acrobatic saves.

A.J. DeLaGarza
18
19
N/A

Was better than his shaky first game against Venezuela. Defended the flanks well.

Michael Parkhurst
16
15
N/A

Had an effective game but was beat several times by Panama's forwards. His distribution was solid from the back.

Geoff Cameron
Flop of the Match
24
22
N/A

Cameron didn't deserve a red card for his foul on Perez near the box but he clearly made a rookie mistake. Playing in a hostile road environment, center backs can't blatantly foul strikers near the box and expect referees to be lenient.

Zach Loyd
5
24
N/A

Created the game's opening opportunity but was strangely subbed off in the 41st minute. It looked like he might have been injured but that has been disputed.

Brek Shea
9
31
N/A

Helped out defensively but was largely absent throughout the game. Shea gets into good positions but has to be more aggressive offensively.

Ricardo Clark
6
34
N/A

Didn't make any mistakes but looked lost playing alongside Jones for 67 minutes. With the midfield pairing having similar qualities, Jones stood out more due to his technical skill.

Jermaine Jones
38
5
N/A

Was solid, making good decisions in the midfield. He is clearly in midseason form. Was better in the game against Venezuela though.

Graham Zusi
31
8
N/A

Scored a real poacher's effort inside the box in the ninth minute. His finish was deadly and generally Zusi was effective during his 66 minutes of action.

Teal Bunbury
4
54
N/A

Had some good fortune when his poor first touch off of a good pass from Loyd landed into the feet of Zusi. Overall, Bunbury has strength and can make good runs but needs to work on his first touch and instincts if he wants to be a national team regular.

Chris Wondolowski
22
14
N/A

Showed some real assertiveness with his two shots and if it wasn't for Cameron's mistake, might have had a goal to his credit.

• Substitutions
Sean Johnson
19
3
N/A

Didn't have as much work to do as Rimando had in the first half. Johnson was solid but didn't stand out.

Heath Pearce
16
3
N/A

Came on for Loyd in the 41st minute and gave a typical performance. Had an average performance but didn't make any mistakes.

Jeff Parke
18
6
N/A

Came on late to fill void by Cameron and played solidly for 30. The U.S. contained better once he was on the pitch.

Jeff Larentowicz
9
10
N/A

Didn't make much of an impact in his 25 minutes of action.

C. J. Sapong
28
3
N/A

Showed why he can be a good target man in his limited minutes. Strong, physical player.

Brad Evans
16
5
N/A

Didn't make much of an impact as the US operated defensively after losing a man to a red card.

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