The USMNT returned to friendly play with a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague. The USMNT was without most of its players from MLS, opting for a mix of young players and European veterans. Alejandro Bedoya scored the game’s only goal in the 39th minute, capitalizing from a Mix Diskerud chance. USMNT goalkeepers Brad Guzan and Nick Rimando shared the shutout, playing a half each.
With the Czech Republic preparing for the start of Euro 2016 qualifying against the Netherlands, they looked hesitant on attack. Increasing the pressure late, USMNT goalkeeper Nick Rimando came up big making several quality saves. Rimando played behind a new look USMNT defense, a result of Klinsmann’s substitution policy.
USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann used all six of his substitutes, giving Emerson Hyndman his international debut as an 18-year-old. Hyndman plays his club soccer for Fulham in England’s Championship. The USMNT returns to action on October 10 at Renstchler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut against Ecuador. That game will mark all-time USMNT leading scorer Landon Donovan’s final appearance with the National Team.
— Game Report —
Match: U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Czech Republic
Date: Sept. 3, 2014
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Generali Arena; Prague, Czech Republic
Kickoff: 2:15 p.m. ET
Attendance: 12,642
Weather: 62 degrees, partly cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA 1 0 1
CZE 0 0 0
USA – Alejandro Bedoya 39th minute
Lineups:
USA: 12-Brad Guzan (22-Nick Rimando, 46); 23-Fabian Johnson, 4-Michael Orozco (5-Tim Ream, 46), 6-John Brooks, 21-Timmy Chandler (3-Greg Garza, 63); 11-Alejandro Bedoya (8-Emerson Hyndman, 67), 15-Joe Corona (13-Brek Shea, 63), 10-Mix Diskerud (2-Alfredo Morales, 63); 7-Joe Gyau, 17-Jozy Altidore (capt.), 16-Julian Green
Substitutions Not Used: 9-Jordan Morris, 14-Rubio Rubin, 18-Bobby Wood
Head coach: Jurgen Klinsmann
CZE: 1-Petr Cech; 2-Pavel Kaderabek (17-Radim Reznik, 46), 5-Vaclav Prochazka, 3-Michal Kadlec, 8-David Limbersky; 22-Vladimir Darida (9-Borek Dockal, 79), 19-Petr Jiracek (13-Lukas Vacha, 46), 10-Tomas Rosicky (capt.); 6-Vaclav Pilar (12-Milan Petrzela, 46), 7-Ladislav Krejci (11-Daniel Pudil, 69), 20-Matej Vydra (14-Daniel Kolár, 46)
Substitutions Not Used: 4-Marek Suchy, 15-Ondrej Mazuch, 16-Tomás Vaclik, 18-Tomas Horava, 21-Josef Sural, 23-David Bicík
Head coach: Pavel Vrba
Stats Summary: USA / CZE
Shots: 7 / 10
Shots on Goal: 5 / 5
Saves: 5 / 4
Corner Kicks: 4 / 5
Fouls: 8 / 5
Offside: 1 / 4
Misconduct Summary:
USA – Alfredo Morales (caution) 90th+1 minute
Officials:
Referee: István Vad (HUN)
Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kispal (HUN)
Assistant Referee 2: Vencel Tóth (HUN)
Fourth Official: Petr Blazej (CZE)
