USA vs Jamaica score, result as Haji Wright rescues putrid USMNT in extra-time of Nations League semifinal.

 

This was supposed to be the moment to apply the brakes. It was meant to be the last run-up before the Copa America this summer. That’s when the United States is supposed to start looking its finest.

However, the USMNT put on one of the most lackluster, awful shows in recent memory against a Jamaican side that was missing a number of important players, while fielding one of the strongest and fittest senior lineups in recent memory.

Not the fact that the United States defeated the Reggae Boyz 3-1 in overtime to go to the CONCACAF Nations League finals, but that’s the main lesson to be learned from the 120 minutes in Arlington on Thursday. Even in March, when “survive and advance” is the mantra on everyone’s mind, this match marks one of the biggest gaps between performance and outcome that you will encounter.

The outcome was nothing less than sheer luck. The U.S. fell asleep at the kickoff, and Jamaica scored through Gregory Leigh 31 seconds into the game. The Reggae Boyz rode that early gut-punch to the brink of victory. Throughout the whole game, the visitors totally stopped the American offensive, and the US appeared to be lacking in any creative thinking.

Before substitute Haji Wright scored a brace in extra time to send the United States to the championship game, Cory Burke’s last-gasp own goal with the final touch of the game kept the team from losing handily. Even though Gio Reyna was a tremendous player off the bench, his impact was little until the United States found its late lifeline.

The early goal gave Jamaica the opportunity to fortify themselves and defend. Although Tim Weah played well in the first half and Reyna’s inclusion was advantageous, the United States lacked an offensive weapon.

In any case, the United States will still have an opportunity to redeem themselves as they move on to the Nations League championship game on Sunday. They will face the winner of this evening’s second semifinal match between Mexico and Panama.

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Final score USA vs. Jamaica Goal scorers and their scores

♦USA 2

♦Burke (OG, 90+6′),

♦Wright (97′, 110′)

♦Kingston 1 Leigh (1′)

♦Start time: 6 p.m. local time (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT).

♦AT&T Stadium is located in Arlington, Texas.

♦Selvin Brown (HON) is the umpire.

♦Opening lineups:

♦Right to left, USA (4-2-3-1):

♦1. Turner (GK) — 19. Scally (Reyna, 46′), 3. C. Richards, 12. M. Robinson8. McKennie — 5. A. Robinson 6. Musah (Cardoso, 100′ — Adams, 63′) — 17. Tillman, 21. Weah (Pepi, 63′), 10. Balogun—20. Pulisic (Wright, 63′)

♦From left to right in Jamaica (5-4-1):

♦1. Blake (GK) — 2. Lembikisa, 6. Bernard 17. Hector, 3. D. Lowe, 10. De Cordova-Reid (Gray, 90′), 14. Palmer (K. Anderson, 73′), 15. Latibeaudiere, 22. Leigh (Dixo, 102′), 19. J. Lowe — 20. Cephas (Burke, 73′ — R. Williams, 102′) (D. Johnson, 65′).

♦Post-match analysis: USA vs. Jamaica

Gregg Berhalter has to learn how to attack a 5-4-1 configuration.

Gregg Berhalter was forthright in his news conference following the game about how Jamaica’s 5-4-1 shape has often tormented the United States, not just in this particular game but in others as well.

Berhalter stated, “The worst thing you can do against a 5-4-1 is give up an early goal,” although he also acknowledged their late equalizer was “miraculous.”

“After you’re turned on, it takes persistence and patience. 940 passes, is that how many we had in the game? We’ve had enough. In my opinion, it all comes down to what you do in large spaces; you have to lure people out of position. There were other times when you had to counterattack, and in those situations, you needed to be clinical.”

The United States may witness more of this at the Copa America this summer, particularly when facing defensive teams like Bolivia in their group. As a result, they must develop coping mechanisms other than depending on improbable equalizers in the 96th minute to get by.

Despite his problems at his club, Gio Reyna is back to excel for the national team.

The data is overwhelming that the US national team performs better with Gio Reyna on the field. That is simply a fact at this time.

Reyna must start in the starting lineup for Sunday’s championship game, even if Gregg Berhalter may have started him on the bench at the start of this game knowing that his conditioning could be lacking due to his limited playing time at the club level. In addition to playing two exquisite passes to Haji Wright on the two extra-time goals, Reyna was Man of the Match the night he was introduced, which was a definite plus for the United States.

After the game, Berhalter was quite forthright, seemingly aiming a jab at CBS commentator Jesse Marsch for raising doubts about Reyna’s presence in camp. “I believe I once read or heard, ‘Why was Gio called to camp?'” Have any of you heard that? Someone?” Berhalter paused awkwardly and poignantly before asking the press conference room question. “I believe he demonstrated why he was invited to camp. Unquestionably outstanding quality and potential; for us, it’s about helping him get through the tough moments as he adjusts to life in the Premier League. He is deserving of a spot on this squad.”

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