Brazil drew 1-1 with the US in a pleasant in Orlando on Wednesday, within the closing for each groups forward of the Copa América.
The USA had been below strain to ship a robust efficiency after final weekend’s 5-1 loss to Colombia and this end result marked solely the second time in 20 video games that they’ve averted defeat in opposition to the world champions. 5 instances.
“There was numerous chatter among the many gamers after the 5-1 loss in opposition to Colombia,” stated US goalkeeper Matt Turner Sports activities TNT.
“We have to know, pleasant or not, it does not matter, you are in the US, you are going to play within the Copa América, you are going to play in opposition to a South American staff that you do not like very a lot. and I need to create one thing.
“We have now to have a sure degree of depth each time we exit on the pitch, which we lacked within the sport in opposition to Colombia, however we had tonight,” he stated.
Brazil opened the scoring within the seventeenth minute, capitalizing on Turner’s missed clearance to regain possession earlier than Raphinha arrange Actual Madrid striker Rodrygo for a comfortable end.
Christian Pulisic equalized within the twenty sixth minute by firing a low kick previous Alisson on the close to put up after the striker had been introduced down simply outdoors the world.
“It was a tough sport, you at all times need to win, however as a result of it is a preparation, you need to attempt to not lose,” stated Rodrygo Globo TV.
“They gave us a very good problem, however we additionally created loads, we simply had just a little spark. We have now to proceed like this, practice arduous to do effectively within the Copa América.”
The Copa América is held from June 20 to July 14 in the US.
9-time champions Brazil start their Group D marketing campaign in opposition to Costa Rica on June 24 earlier than dealing with Paraguay and Colombia.
The USA will play Bolivia on June 23, adopted by video games in opposition to Panama and Uruguay in Group C.
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