USMNT Triumphs 3-0 vs. Mexico in Concacaf Semifinal
USMNT Triumphs 3-0 vs. Mexico in Concacaf Semifinal
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| Weston McKennie #8 of the United States during a game between Mexico and USMNT at Allegiant Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada(Image-Getty) |
USMNT Dominates Mexico 3-0 in Thrilling Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas witnessed a decisive chapter in the USA-Mexico rivalry during the sold-out Concacaf Nations League semifinal on June 15. The USMNT secured a commanding 3-0 victory, aiming for their second consecutive tournament final, marked by notable moments and milestones.
Key Highlights:
1. Pulisic’s Brace:
Christian Pulisic showcased brilliance, scoring twice and earning the Man of the Match title. His opportunistic first goal and a sliding finish in the second half brought his international goal tally to 25, placing him sixth on the USMNT’s all-time scorers list.
2. Pepi’s Exclamation Point:
Ricardo Pepi, a rising star in 2023, made a late impact with the third goal. Sergiño Dest initiated the move, and Pepi’s well-timed finish marked his fourth goal in three matches.
3. Balogun’s Debut:
Folarin Balogun, granted association change by FIFA, made his highly anticipated debut, becoming the second player to debut against Mexico in official competition during the modern era.
4. Intense Affair:
The match featured 13 cards, with nine yellow cards and two ejections per side, reflecting the passion of this Concacaf powerhouse matchup.
5. Streak Continues:
The 3-0 win extended the USMNT's unbeaten streak against Mexico to six matches, matching the longest run since 2011-2015.
Match Details:
- Date: June 15, 2023
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
- Attendance: 65,000 (sellout)
- Kickoff: 10:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. local)
- Weather: 90 degrees; partly cloudy
Scoring Summary:
- USA 3 (Christian Pulisic 37’, 46’, Ricardo Pepi 78’)
- MEX 0
Lineups:
- USA: Matt Turner; Sergiño Dest, Miles Robinson, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson; Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie; Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic
- MEX: Guillermo Ochoa; Israel Reyes, César Montes, Victor Guzmán; Jorge Sánchez, Uriel Antuna, Luis Chávez, Edson Álvarez, Jesús Gallardo; Orbelín Pineda, Henry Martin
Stats Summary:
- Shots: USA 11 / MEX 5
- Shots on Goal: USA 5 / MEX 1
- Saves: USA 1 / MEX 2
- Corner Kicks: USA 5 / MEX 3
- Fouls: USA 17 / MEX 17
- Offside: USA 0 / MEX 4
Misconduct Summary:
- Notable cautions and ejections for both teams.
Officials:
- Referee: Ivan Barton (SLV)
- VAR: Tatiana Guzman (NCA)
- Bud Light Man of the Match: Christian Pulisic
