The United States finished the World Cup group stage with a 3-2 loss to Turkey. Despite the loss, the US will move on to the knockout stage, where they will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.
Coach Pochettino Not Disappointed
US coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed his annoyance at the perceived disappointment in the result. Pochettino stated that the team’s priority was to get through the match without any injuries or red cards, and that they achieved this goal.
The US had taken the lead in the third minute with a goal from Auston Trusty, but Turkey equalized with goals from Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü. The US tied the match in the 49th minute with a goal from Sebastian Berhalter, but Turkey won the match in the eighth minute of stoppage time with a goal from Kaan Ayhan.
Looking Ahead to the Knockout Stage
Despite the loss, the US team is looking forward to the knockout stage. The team will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, and they are confident that they can win and move on to the next round.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.