Goal.com 美國 1-0 阿爾及利亞 賽後評分 - 世足

USA

Howard – 7 - Never pushed to his very limit by the Algerian attack, but made
plenty of blocks from relatively routine chances.

Cherundolo – 7 - Pushed forward readily to provide width to his side and
threw over a number of good crosses. One poor error allowed Djebbour in but
was generally solid.

DeMerit – 6.5 - Missed a couple of important headers, including one that
allowed Djebbour through to shoot off the bar. Aside from such lapses, he
enjoyed a solid game but he was lucky not to cost his side.

Bocanegra – 7.5 - Shifted into the centre of the rearguard, the Stade
Rennais player enjoyed a solid first half. Troubled at times by the direct
running of the Fenneces, but he was largely resolute, clearing a number of
crosses very competently.

Bornstein – 6.5 - Snuffed out the threat of Yebda early in the game, when he
got back impressively to make a fine recovery challenge on the midfielder.
Reticent to really push forward, leaving the responsibility to Cherundolo.

Donovan – 7.5 - Only came into the game in fits and bursts, but once again
when he was involved the USA looked very dangerous. One terrific pass in the
first half so nearly released Michael Bradley for an opening goal, and how
Altidore missed from Donovan’s chip prior to the break no-one knows. At the
end, Donovan was the main man, scoring the decisive goal.

Bradley – 7.5 - After growing into the England match, the central midfielder
was forced to do likewise in this encounter. Timed his offensive runs forward
superbly, showing great strength and directness when pushing on.

Edu – 6 - Sloppy in possession, the Rangers midfielder would have wanted to
have created a better impression. When the USA really needed some velvet
passing, he was only abrasive, giving too much away when he pushed on. Little
surprise he was replaced.

Dempsey – 6.5 – Had a goal disallowed wrongly for offside in the first half
but wasn’t the creative influence out on the flank that he might have liked
to have been. Hit the post in the second half when well placed and hit the
follow-up wide.

Gomez – 5 - Not an impressive performance from the striker. Missed an array
of good chances, including a one-on-one opportunity in the first period, and
gave the ball away too frequently. Withdrawn at half-time.

Altidore – 5.5 - Guilty of one of the misses of the tournament, shooting
high over the bar with the goal gaping from just six yards out. Some of his
decision making in the second half was questionable but showed a good turn of
pace and was certainly a threat.

Substitutes

Feilhaber – 7 - Introduced into the action during the half-time interval, he
helped provide more forward impetus in the side’s play.

Buddle – 5.5 - Seemed to lack the brain to play at this level, but showed
decent raw ability for 25 minutes.

Beasley – n/a - Only came on towards the end of the match.



ALGERIA

M’Bolhi – 8.5 - After stepping into goal for the England game, the
custodian again looked sound for the Fennecs. Produced a string of blocks and
the worst he could be accused of was being caught slightly out of position at
times. Seemed to have earned the clean sheet he so deserved before Donovan’s
late intervention.

Bougherra – 7.5 - Made a terrific covering challenge on Bradley when the
midfielder seemed destined to score in the first half, really maintaining his
side’s World Cup challenge for a little longer. Another impressive
performance at the back.

Halliche – 6.5 - Decent performance in the back line from the big defender,
who largely did well to cope with the Americans’ somewhat erratic attacking
threat.

Yahia – 6 - Steady in the centre of the Algerian defence, he was caught
making a big error to give possession to Donovan in a very healthy position
inside the box during the first half. This was not characteristic of his
match, though he lost his discipline to be dismissed at the end.

Kadir – 7 - Acting as the right wing-back, the Valenciennes player was
active and nippy down the flank, doing a good job on squeezing Depmsey’s
influence out of the game. Didn’t get forward so much after the interval.

Yebda – 6.5 - When Yebda was active as an attacking threat, he looked very
impressive indeed running from deep. One great early burst carried him 40
yards down the right flank, but such moments were fleeting. A booking in the
first half affected his ability to make tackles for the remainder of the game
and his shooting was wayward.

Lacen – 6.5 - Executed a stunning recovery challenge on the marauding
Bradley near the edge of the box to temporarily snuff out a dangerous attack.
Might have been more active in making challenges as the USA controlled the
middle of the pitch for much of the game.

Belhadj – 7.5 - Offered a great deal down the left flank for Algeria. Strong
running forward and equally useful in a defensive capacity, the former
Olympique Lyonnais player was one of les Fennecs’ stand-outs.

Matmour – 7 - Set the tone for his performance with a thumping volley just
over the top in the opening seconds of the game. His performance was marked
with powerful, positive forward running and a willingness to shoot on sight.
Faded after the break, however.

Djebbour – 7 - A really positive influence for long periods of the game
leading the Algeria charge. Showed a good ability to hold the ball up and
bring others into play, but he was also a powerful runner when in possession
and was not afraid to shoot.

Ziani – 7 - Undoubtedly the most creative of the Algerian players, it came
as something of a surprise when he was substituted. After he left the pitch
midway through the second half, les Fennecs were not nearly so clever going
forward, relying instead on their physical attributes.

Substitutes

Ghezzal – 6 – Sent-off in the opening game of Algeria’s tournament, he
managed to at least last the duration after being brought on with half an
hour to play.

Guedioura – 6 – Replaced Ziani in body, but didn’t have his influence.

Saifi – n/a – A last ditch change.


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Top of the Match ：Donovan L. United States
Flop of the Match：Ziani K. Algeria

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