Arlington, Texas – United States Manager Maurisio Pocheto said that he was happy to see “professional demonstrations” in defeating his team. Hati 2-1 In Concacaf Gold Cup,
Malik Tilman And Patrica agimang He scored on either side of Haftime, allowing the US Men’s National Team to win their third direct match in the tournament and topped Group D. Costa Rica Or Mexico In the quarter -finals.
The match marked another impressive performance for Tilman, who scored this third goal of the tournament and contributed to a defensive end with Team-Hai Seven Recovers. That contribution without ball was seen by Pocheto.
“Malik, it is difficult to define him because a player, no?” He said. “Is a player who is showing it all his talent and ability. Because this type of player, talent who has shown with every game and then without ball capacity, the way the morality of work he is really aggressive, he recovered a lot of balls. He is always trying to help the deep press, playing in different situations.
“He can look like number 10 in training, between lines, using half the place, but on the right or left, wide. Or he can leave and play like number 8, number 6. I think, ‘What is a talented player.” So happy with him. ,
America broke on top in 10th minute when Tilman went home Brandon aronsonCross. But Haiti equaled in the 19th minute when American keeper Matthew freeze Sent Tim remLuicius passes back directly to Don Didson, whose curling attempt defeated him in his remote position.
The USMNT dominated the second half, Tilman was going close for some time, including an attempt in the 63rd minute which was forgiven for handball. But Pocheto’s side finally broke with 15 minutes. John TolcinMaking his first start of the tournament, sent a scaffolding ball in space for Egimang, who scored Haiti’s goalkeeper Johnny Plaside And scored from a tight angle.
“I think it was a good performance overall. Perhaps we were not clinical with the possibilities that we had. I think we should score more,” Pochtino said. “But I think when we score and we lead the game and then an accident, I think we accept the goal. I think we have a little doubt. Then, I think it was difficult to deal with, but I think the performance was good.”
Pocheto said that the second half was better than before, and Haiti “gave a big challenge to us because it is a very good team played directly, and they have very good players, with materiality, they are strong. And it was our challenge to learn and improve.”
Pochtino also continued to show confidence in the Fraz, despite the goals accepted by the US, he said that he did not need to say anything to his protector to boost his confidence.
“Not the best way to trust a player [say anything]It should not be careful with or not careful with it, “Pochtino said.” No. go ahead. Remember, the most important action is the next. if you think [about] The last you are dead, you are going to make another mistake. ,
Agyemang also praised Pochettino. Charlotte FC Forward had several opportunities to score, including a break -paw that was saved by Plaside in the 24th minute, but re -organized to get the game winner.
“The Patrick is doing a great job for the team,” said the American coach. “All the one he gave to the team today and in the previous games, he is a great striker. Still place to improve, but we are very happy with him.”
