Agudelo, Young Yanks Win Well As US MNT Defeats South Africa 1-0

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Published: November 17, 2010

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The atmosphere was certainly festive at the very southern tip of the African continent as the United States played to a 1-0 win against the Republic of South Africa Wednesday in Johannesburg.  The match provided an excellent view into the future for American soccer.  It certainly was a bright one.

The match started off with probing runs at both ends of the pitch.  The Americans had a few set piece chances early on, and the South Africans managed to get through one-on-one on American ‘keeper Brad Guzan, only for the Yank No. 2 to channel his inner Tim Howard and Kasey Keller and make a triplicate of high quality saves in the first 20 minutes. 

Captain the side for the evening, he certainly did his share to add to the reputation of American ‘keepers throughout the international community.

As expected, the Americans put fresh faces into the match early and in important roles.  It started with New York Red Bull center back Tim Ream making his international debut and first start. 

The MLS Rookie of the Year award finalist managed to get his first touch on the ball just minutes into the affair with a headed interception of a long, speculative ball out of the South African midfield.

Eric Lichaj, making his first international start and accepting his second cap, provided another positive performance from an American youth.  The Aston Villa right back, who made his debut in the Premier League at the weekend against Manchester United, was dangerous along the entire flank, looking solid in defense and making his presence felt in the attack. 

Commentators even went so far as to say that Lichaj had “eliminated” his counterpart on the flank in the first half.  Certainly high praise for a player with a bright future in the American camp as a wing back on a squad with little depth in that area.

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