US vs Turkey Recap

It was good to see the men's team get sent off to South Africa with a 2-1 win vs. Turkey. It was also nice to be able to watch a game live for once.

The first half I thought was very sketchy. The passing was...well....not really passing since more than a handful of them never met their destination, the communication was lacking, and our defense was being worked over pretty well. Turkey should have been leading by 2 or 3 at the end of the half. Two for sure if Tuncay would have properly finished his chance in the box. I was a little worried about our favorite 11 at the end of the half and hoped for Bradley to add some spark to the game.

Boy did Bobby pull through. My favorite addition to the second half....Jose Torres. The kid has a wicked left foot and added the creativity and confidence that USA needed. Also, he looks a little like Scott Baio. Another player who impressed me with his work ethic stretching the field and a hand in the first goal was Robbie Findley. I understand why people were surprised he made the team over Brian Ching, but if he continues this form when on the field in South Africa Bob Bradley will look like a genious.....and he still won't smile. The first goal was lovely. Great movement and vision. Donovan hit that perfect square ball to Altidore who clobbered it home. The second goal was just as nice to see with Donovan again in the mix providing Clint Dempsey with a cross he knocked down perfectly and finished right under the keeper which would prove to be the deciding goal. Clint almost added a second with Michael Bradley making a great run and unselfishly passed it back but the ball was hit on the wrong side the post.

Like I said before, it was nice to see team USA leave our soil with a win against a Turkey team that doesn't quit. That should be a good confidence builder for their final friendly against Australia June 5th. Hopefully John Harkes won't be babbling during that game. Wow. The mute button is a wonderful tool.

I hope that Onyewu keeps that beard.