i don't think guat's style of play deserves any real commendation. they did what any team playing for a tie does and that's pack 10 guys back in the box. we saw that all night. the only real opportunities they had arose when they played a long ball over the top to ruiz. it was very frustrating to see the US continually try to push through the middle when clearly they were getting better opportunities from taking it up the wing and playing crosses into the box.
i really liked mapp's play. he seemed to be one of the few playing with pride and passion on the pitch. yes, he did make some errors but i really feel like those are due solely to inexperience. i can't wait to see how this team develops and moves on from this.
i was also really excited to see the kid from milwaukee get a cap. there was a great article in sports illustrated on him a while back. when i find the link ill post it up here for those who haven't seen it
