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USA
USA
5 vs 1
Played
May 26, 2012 8:20 PM EDT
EverBank Field — Jacksonville, Florida
Referee:‬ E. Bonilla‎
Attendance:‬ 54894‎
 
Geoff Cameron 15′ (OG)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: USA 5-1 Scotland

A high-octane American side flummoxed a floundering Scotland side. Goal.com rates the players on who in Jacksonville, Fla.

By Avery Raimondo

  • Tim Howard
    55
    5
    3.00

    Tim Howard

    Outside of Scotland's goal, which he couldn't have prevented, Howard had just about the quietest night imaginable: He punched out a single cross and caught one shot.

  • Carlos Bocanegra
    42
    7
    3.00

    Carlos Bocanegra

    The American captain stymied Kenny Miller, Scotland's dangerous target man, but mucked up the offside trap on the visitor's only goal. Bocanegra's performance was seamless otherwise.

  • Fabian Johnson
    47
    10
    3.00

    Fabian Johnson

    The cross that resulted in Scotland's goal came from his side, but that was only blemish on the Johnson's evening. American fans will surely focus the promise in the 24-year-old's marauding runs out of the back.

  • Geoff Cameron
    30
    30
    2.50

    Geoff Cameron

    The own goal was unfortunate and the passing touch not quite there. Cameron, however, showed that he can certainly hold his own in the heart of the U.S. back-line.

  • Steven Cherundolo
    42
    6
    3.00

    Steven Cherundolo

    The Scots failed to make any inroads on Dolo's flank as the right back snuffed out nearly every attacking movement that came his way. He also ventured forward occasionally without leaving his plot exposed.

  • Jermaine Jones
    104
    5
    4.00

    Jermaine Jones

    Who was this guy? Rather than collecting yellow cards, Jones exits Florida with a goal and two assists to his name.

  • J. Torres
    86
    2
    3.50

    J. Torres

    Torres doesn't provide a vertical threat out wide, but he combined well and interchanged positions with his teammates and his pressure caused the turnover that lead to Donovan's first goal.

  • Michael Bradley
    118
    5
    4.00

    Michael Bradley

    Pirouetting past challenges and finding decisive final passes, Bradley starred against an overmatched Scottish midfield. And, of course, he walloped that unforgettable half-volley that defies description.

  • Maurice Edu
    49
    13
    3.00

    Maurice Edu

    Facing off against many of his club teammates, Edu concentrated on the little things - playing simple paces, recovering possession, winning headers, etc. - and allowed Jones and Bradley to be the maestros of the night.

  • Landon Donovan
    131
    9
    4.50

    Landon Donovan Top of the Match

    The 30-year-old's midweek quotes about his diminishing desire were apparently just the subtlest form of mind games. Donovan torched Scotland's back-line, rifling three chances into McGregor's net, linking with Jones in the buildup to Bradley's screamer, and planting a cross on Jones' noggin for the USA's fifth goal.

  • Terrence Boyd
    48
    11
    3.00

    Terrence Boyd

    The youngster validated his already strong case to be Jozy Altidore's understudy. Boyd, though, coughed up possession at times, a problem that more time against high level competition should iron out.

Substitutions

  • Bradley Guzan
    23
    3

    Bradley Guzan

    Considering the amount of action that came his way, Guzan could have manned his goal from the bench.

  • E. Castillo
    15
    27

    E. Castillo

    The Tijuanan defender replaced Johnson in the back, holding down the left flank against a defeated Scotland side.

  • Oguchi Onyewu
    25
    2

    Oguchi Onyewu

    Gooch still has a shot to reclaim his center back spot, but tonight he didn't have much of an opportunity to prove his worth.

  • Kyle Beckerman
    26
    13

    Kyle Beckerman

    The dreadlocked midfielder didn't put in a foot wrong during his brief appearance.

  • J. Corona
    24
    7

    J. Corona

    Like his club teammate Castillo, Corona played on the left, bustling up the pitch and hopefully clearing the memory of the Olympic qualifying disaster from his mind.

  • Hérculez Gómez
    55
    2
    3.50

    Hérculez Gómez

    The best of the substitutes, Gomez, instead of displaying his acute finishing touch, impressively combined with his fellow attackers in the buildup to goals.

  • Allan McGregor
    2
    6
    2.00

    Allan McGregor

    McGregor stoned Donovan's first shot, but couldn't deny his followup. From that point forward, the Scottish keeper was practically inert for the rest of the American goals

  • Andy Webster
    2
    4
    1.50

    Andy Webster

    Webster battled Boyd, but was overrun as Americans flooded his box and effortlessly played around him.

  • Charles Mulgrew
    4
    4
    1.50

    Charles Mulgrew Flop of the Match

    Mulgrew will most likely wake in a sweat over the next week, Donovan's widow's peak haunting him in his dreams. Donovan effortlessly turned Mulgrew on his first goal and left his marker flapping his arm at the assistant referee for most of the night.

  • Gary Caldwell
    2
    5
    1.50

    Gary Caldwell

    Like his centerback partner, Caldwell did nothing to turn the tide of the match.

  • Phil Bardsley
    2
    4
    1.50

    Phil Bardsley

    A giveaway from Bardsley in the third minute led to the opening American goal and commenced the evening's onslaught.

  • Barry Bannan
    2
    6
    2.50

    Barry Bannan

    Bannan lofted a few marvelous passes to his flanks, but Scotland's No. 10 never provided the buffer his defense needed and couldn't upset the United States' passing rhythm.

  • Matt Phillips
    2
    4
    2.50

    Matt Phillips

    The winger spent the match defending, rarely having the opportunity to push forward and create chances.

  • Scott Brown
    4
    5
    2.00

    Scott Brown

    The rough-and-tumble Bhoy barked at the referee and his opponents, but meekly ceded the midfield to the hosts.

  • James  McArthur
    2
    4
    2.00

    James McArthur

    McArthur was anonymous, neither dictating possession or disrupting the American offense.

  • Kenny Miller
    4
    4
    2.50

    Kenny Miller

    Miller's touches came few and far between. His astute run and header across the box, albeit fortuitous, produced Scotland's only goal.

  • Shaun Maloney
    3
    5
    2.00

    Shaun Maloney

    The American defense gobbled up Maloney, preventing the diminutive midfielder from having any significant attacking impact on the evening.

Substitutions

Results
 
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9. Dejan JakovicDefenderCanada2.00
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