USMNT made positive start against WalesWeah slotted in deserved openerPulisic set Lille star up with through ball
WHAT HAPPENED? The USMNT got off to a strong start in their first game in Qatar and were rewarded after 36 minutes when Weah gave them the lead. The attacker ran onto a nice through ball from Christian Pulisic and slotted beyond goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.
And the @USMNT make the breakthrough!
Timothy Weah slots home this casual finish to put his side ahead against Wales! ?#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/yoVrfkt2gh
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 21, 2022
TIM. WEAH. ??
A beautiful goal for the @USMNT ? pic.twitter.com/O0B1m8iDGq
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 21, 2022
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Coach Gregg Berhalter will feel vindicated for giving the 22-year-old a place in the starting XI, as many expected to see Brenden Aaronson or Giovanni Reyna get the nod ahead of him.
WHAT NEXT FOR USA? After the clash against Wales, USMNT will take on England in their second game on November 25.
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