They are looking to go long and release Gareth Bale at every opportunity. But now a chance to build some possession: McKennie brings down Williams and is shown a yellow card. Luke Brown·Managing Editor, NewsNovember 21, 2022 at 2:12 PM ESTEarly tactical insights US dominating possession inside the first 10 minutes against a Welsh block, who are defending in their typical 5-3-2 shape. This gives the time and space for them to work their rotations out wide, pulling the central midfielders wider to get the full-backs into more advanced positions. The US have the first two chances of the game, with Joe Rodon almost headed Timothy Weah’s cross from the right into his own net.
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In the same attacking phase, Josh Sargent powers a header on target from Antonee Robinson’s cross, from the left wing — Wayne Hennessey saves this too. Liam TharmeNovember 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM ESTDouble chance for USMNT9 mins: Wales are very content to sit back and let the US have the ball. And the USMNT almost strike first! Weah finds some space down the right and fires across goal, with Rodon almost heading the ball beyond Hennessey! Hennessey parries and the ball comes back into the box, with Sargent heading narrowly wide. Luke Brown·Managing Editor, NewsNovember 21, 2022 at 2:09 PM ESTA bright start from the USMNT6 mins: The USMNT have made a bright start to the match and Christian Pulisic in particular is looking lively.
S. 's starting center back tandem of Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman, which offers size but lacks fleet feet. “I just think pace up top has got us success. I’ve got footballers in the middle of the park if I want to create space to hurt the opposition, and to do that I need quick players up top and DJ (Dan James) certainly falls into that category. ”Jeff Rueter·Staff Writer, MLSNovember 21, 2022 at 1:24 PM ESTWALES LINEUP: Gareth Bale starts In its first World Cup match since 1958, Wales talisman and recently minted LAFC hero Gareth Bale will open the match up top rather than Bournemouth target forward Kieffer Moore.
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The USA had doubts over the likes of Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest, but both are fit, while Tyler Adams has been chosen as captain ahead of Christian Pulisic. Follow USA vs Wales live below, with expert analysis from Malik Ouzia at the ground. Live updates1669061778Malik Ouzia at Ahmad bin Ali StadiumMoore’s introduction has made a difference already. All of a sudden Tim Ream is having to go and get tight to someone and is being dragged around. He’s miles out of position and has to foul Bale.
”1 hr 9 min agoAnd we're off! The USA takes on Wales in Group BKickoff is here! The US is looking to impress with a very young squad, eight-and-a-half years on from its last World Cup appearance, while Wales is ready for its first appearance in 64 years. 1 hr 5 min agoWales and US fans compete for the loudest chantsFrom CNN's Ben Church in DohaWales fans cheer on the stands ahead of the match between USA and Wales on November 21. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)It’s like a game of ping-pong inside the stadium with the two sets of fans grouped behind either goal. The stadium announcer kicks things off by promoting the US contingent to chant that classic chant "USA, USA.
Take a look:USA fans stand for the national anthem prior to the match between USA and Wales on November 21. (Stu Forster/Getty Images)A USA fan wearing an American-themed luchador mask waits in the stands ahead of the match against Wales on November 21. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)Rock and roll! A USA fan is seen before the match between USA and Wales on November 21. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)Two Elvis-themed fans are seen prior to the match between USA and Wales on November 21. (Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)50 min agoUS and UK diplomats enjoy a bet on the US vs.
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Wales’ Rainbow Wall, a group of LGBTQ+ supporters, said male supporters wearing the hats were allowed to keep them but the items were taken from women. Read the full story here! Wales fans in the stands (Martin Rickett/PA) / PA Wire1669060682A Wales change in the offing? Kieffer Moore staying out to warm-up at half-time. 1669060336HT: USA 1-0 WalesWeah’s goal the difference so far, with Wales looking well off the pace in the first-half. 1669059981Half chance for Wales44:00 - Slight signs of life from Wales, with Ramsey winning a corner. From the resulting cross, Davies heads just wide. 1669059678Long way back for Wales now40:00 - They just do not look at the races today, with every pass looking laboured. The US have all the momentum.
It's a big call to leave Moore out, as the 6'5" has been playing more regularly in good form for the Premier League side and would've given needed physicality up top. Instead, Bale is flanked by Fulham duo Daniel James and Harry Wilson at the top of Rob Page's 3-4-3. Ethan Ampadu (Spezia) joins Aaron Ramsey (Nice) in midfield despite playing the majority of his minutes for Spezia at center back. He'll line up ahead of a three-man backline featuring Ben Davies (Tottenham), Joe Rodon (Rennes) and Chris Mepham (Bournemouth). Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest). left wing back Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) and right wing back Connor Roberts (Burnley) fill out the XI. Jeff Rueter·Staff Writer, MLSNovember 21, 2022 at 1:15 PM ESTWho's going to be the next Pelé? Okay, we aren't asking for a United States player to be a global icon with an incomparable legacy.
USMNT vs Wales live updatesNovember 21, 2022 at 2:28 PM ESTBale is having a bad game...... which probably means he'll put one in the top corner in a minute. Stuart James·Football WriterNovember 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM ESTAnother meaty tackle... 25 mins: The USMNT have started this match so well. But they need to keep a cool head here. Tyler Adams goes flying into a tackle and is given a stern telling off, but escapes without a yellow. The US aren't happy with the referee and they're not afraid to let him know. Luke Brown·Managing Editor, NewsNovember 21, 2022 at 2:23 PM ESTNor Ramsey... Ramsey hasn't been much betterThe middle of the pitch is a big problem for Wales at the moment.
"The Welsh reply immediately shouting their country’s name at the top of their voice and serenading Doha with songs from back home. United States fans show their support prior to the match between USA and Wales on November 21. (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)The sight of thousands of Welsh fans in their iconic red shirts and bucket hats is a sight to behold — a red wall willing their team on. The US fans are more spread out across the stadium but the atmosphere is nonetheless deafening as the players walk out onto the field. 1 hr 16 min agoUSA vs Wales: Empty seats but plenty of noise ahead of kickoffFrom CNN's Ben Church in DohaThe inside of the stadium is seen ahead of the match between the United States and Wales on November 21.
This gives the Welsh key set-piece opportunities but also puts the pair on a disciplinary tightrope. Liam TharmeNovember 21, 2022 at 2:15 PM ESTA nervy start for Wales... It's been a really nervous start from Wales. They're not a team that looks to control possession but they've barely put two passes together. And they've already been exposed on the flanks. Stuart James·Football WriterNovember 21, 2022 at 2:14 PM ESTWales looking to go long12 mins: Wales have barely been out of their own half.
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Danny Ward had a difficult start to the season with Leicester but he's been in good form lately and is a regular PL starter. That decision felt more predictable. But Wilson over Moore is a surprise. Stuart James·Football WriterNovember 21, 2022 at 1:28 PM ESTRob Page on his lineupThe big call in Wales' first World Cup lineup since 1958 was Rob Page's decision to start Gareth Bale at striker at the expense of Kieffer Moore. It appears he expected the U.
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They have dominated possession so far with Wales sitting deep and looking to counter... Luke Brown·Managing Editor, NewsNovember 21, 2022 at 1:42 PM ESTWales expert Stuart James on Rob Page's first lineupPage made his first big call of the tournament by starting Gareth Bale up top, with Harry Wilson set to start on the right rather than the LAFC forward. The arrangement leaves Kieffer Moore on the bench in spite of his strong form and potentially needed physicality. Big call on the keeper too, but Page basically said that he felt compelled to pick Hennessey because of his performance against Ukraine in the World Cup play-off – described that as one of the best-ever Wales goalkeeper performances. Hennessey has only started two games all season, both in the EFL Cup.
(Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)There seems to be notably more empty seats inside the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium as we’re approaching 10 minutes until kickoff. That could be because of the distance needed to travel for the two sets of fans or the fact this kicks off at 10 p. m. local time, which might put the locals off. Despite the areas around the stadium feeling a lot quieter than usual, pockets of die hard Welsh and US fans are making their voices heard. Alcohol may have been banned from outside stadiums for this World Cup, but it feels like a lot of the fans have found somewhere to enjoy themselves before this match.
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