Posted on 06/06/2015 4:31:55 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
In a wide-open friendly that produced a barrage of chances, poor defending and a stunning finish, the U.S. mens national soccer team scored twice in the closing moments to shock the sixth-ranked Netherlands, 4-3, on Friday at Amsterdam Arena.
Danny Williams scored the equalizer in the 88th minute and Bobby Wood broke the deadlock in the 90th as the Americans overcame a 3-1 deficit in the last 20-plus minutes to produce one of the greatest away victories in the programs recent history. It also marked the first time the United States has defeated the Netherlands in five meetings (1-4-0).
Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice and was credited with the assist on Memphis Depays accidental deflection. Gyassi Zardes, a 23-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Galaxy, and John Brooks also scored for the Americans, who will face World Cup champion Germany on Wednesday in Cologne.
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MNT vs. Netherlands: Memphis Depay Goal - June 5, 2015
I can’t believe some were actually calling for Klinsi’s head before.
Should be great. :)
The best players for The Netherlands didn’t play in this match. It means nothing.
There is a reason it is called a “friendly”. Has as much meaning as a NFL pre-season game.
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