The USMNT put in a strong second-half in Honduras, coming back from a goal down to win 4-1 with Ricardo Pepi scoring on his national team debut.
Honduras 1 – USMNT 4, Concacaf World Cup qualifying
The United States picked up three points on the road in Concacaf World Cup qualifying, beating Honduras 4-1. Honduras opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Brayan Moya. Antonee Robinson subbed on at halftime and equalized in the 48th minute. In his first game with the senior squad, Ricardo Pepi headed in a DeAndre Yedlin ball in the 74th minute. Pepi assisted on Brenden Aaronson’s goal in the 85th minute and setup Sebastian Lletget’s goal in stoppage time. The win gives the USMNT five points from the September window.
US coach Gregg Berhalter made several changes to the lineup, playing George Bello, Mark McKenzie, and James Sands for the first time in qualifying and giving Pepi his debut. After falling behind, Berhalter made three changes at halftime and reset the formation. The USMNT had to adjust again in the 62nd minute with Christian Pulisic unable to continue.
Also in Concacaf World Cup qualifying, Canada had no problems at home against Panama in a 3-0 win. Atiba Hutchinson opened the scoring in the 6th minute at BMO Field. Jonathan David made it 2-0 in the 11th and Tajon Buchanan finished off the goals in the 59th minute. Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan got the shutout without having to make a save. Panama drew 1-1 at home with Mexico. Rolando Blackburn gave Panama the lead in the 28th minute. Jesus Corona equalized for Mexico in the 76th minute. Costa Rica and Jamaica drew 1-1 at San Jose’s Estadio Nacional. Jimmy Martin put Costa Rica up at home in the 3rd. Jamaica equalized through Shamar Nicholson in the 47th minute.
— GAME REPORT —
Match: United States Men’s National Team vs. Honduras
Date: September 8, 2021
Competition: Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying
Venue: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano; San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Attendance: 31,000
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. local
Weather: 81 degrees; partly cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA 0 4 4
HON 1 0 1
HON – Bryan Moya (Diego Rodríguez) 27th minute
USA – Antonee Robinson (Ricardo Pepi) 48
USA – Ricardo Pepi (DeAndre Yedlin) 75
USA – Brenden Aaronson (Ricardo Pepi) 86
USA – Sebastian Lletget 90+3
Lineups:
USA: 1-Matt Turner; 12-Miles Robinson, 6-John Brooks (17-Sebastian Lletget, 46), 15-Mark McKenzie; 4-Tyler Adams, 16-James Sands (2-DeAndre Yedlin, 73), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 21-George Bello (5-Antonee Robinson, 46); 9-Josh Sargent (11-Brenden Aaronson, 46), 14-Ricardo Pepi, 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt.) (7-Cristian Roldan, 62)
Substitutes not used: 18-Ethan Horvath, 22-Sean Johnson, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 13-Tim Ream, 8-Jackson Yueill, 19-Jordan Pefok, 20-Konrad de la Fuente
Head coach: Gregg Berhalter
HON: 22-Luis López; 17-Andy Nájar, 4-Marcelo Pereira (11-Eddie Hernández, 81), 3-Maynor Figueroa (Capt.), 23-Diego Rodríguez; 7-Carlos Pineda (19-José Garcia, 46), 15-Kervin Arriaga, 20-Deybi Flores (6-Bryan Acosta, 73), 21-Jonathan Rubio (10-Rigoberto Rivas, 46); 9-Anthony Lozano (12-Romell Quioto, 46), 13-Bryan Moya
Substitutes not used: 1-Edrick Menjívar, 18-Marlon Licona, 2-Allans Vargas, 5-Danilo Acosta, 16-Johnny Leverón, 14-Boniek García, 8-Edwin Solano
Head coach: Fabián Coito
Stats Summary: USA / HON
Shots: 12 / 18
Shots on Goal: 8 / 3
Saves: 2 / 4
Corner Kicks: 4 / 3
Fouls: 16 / 11
Offside: 1 / 0
Misconduct Summary:
None
Officials:
Referee: Fernando Hernandez Gomez (MEX)
Assistant Referee 1: Alberto Morin (MEX)
Assistant Referee 2: Miguel Hernandez (MEX)
4th Official: Diego Montano (MEX)
