USA vs Wales Highlights FIFA World Cup 2022

While building a 1-0 lead over Wales in the first half of their Group B opener at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the new and inexperienced American squad showed no signs of nerves. The Dragons were behind 1–0 in the 82nd minute until Gareth Bale scored on a penalty kick to preserve a 1–1 draw.

U.S. Coach Gregg Berhalter’s aggressive strategy resulted in a goal in the 36th minute. 22-year-old striker Tim Weah redirected a brilliant through-ball assist from Christian Pulisic past goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to give the United States the lead. Earlier in the match, the United States had a couple of opportunities that were just wide of the mark.

Josh Sargent’s header off a cross from Antonee Robinson nearly gave the United States (who fielded their youngest starting lineup at the World Cup since 1990) the lead in the 10th minute, but the ball went wide of the post.

In the second half, Wales played like a totally different team, and the Americans were put on their heels at several moments, making it seem certain that the Dragons would score and tie the game. U.S. keeper Matt Turner saved the U.S. lead in the 64th minute by tipping a diving header from Ben Davies over the crossbar, but he was unable to stop Bale’s penalty shoot after Walker Zimmerman was called for a foul in the box.

After group favorite England’s 6-2 thrashing of Iran earlier in the day, both teams were under intense pressure to come away with three points. On Friday, Wales will take on Iran as Group B action resumes. The United States troops are getting ready to battle England.

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Thanks to a Gareth Bale penalty, Wales are now tied

After being rather quiet for most of the game, Gareth Bale came through when his team really needed him. After U.S. center-back Walker Zimmerman fouled Bale harshly inside the box in the 82nd minute, Bale converted the ensuing penalty kick for his 41st international goal.

After a slow start, Wales has dominated the second half. Including added time, these two teams have less than 10 minutes to decide a winner.

Stars of the Match

Tim Ream

In the first half, he was dominant defensively and remarkably composed with the ball, which allowed the team to maintain pressure on Wales. The return of this 35-year-old player is quite inspirational.

Kieffer Moore

What an immediate effect he made when he entered the game at halftime. Provided a spark for Wales, which helped them turn the tide.

Current Point Table Of Group A, B

Group A

Position	Teams	Matches	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	GD	Points
1	Netherlands	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
2	Ecuador	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
3	Senegal	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
4	Qatar	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0

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Group B

Position	Teams	Matches	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	GD	Points
1	England	1	1	0	0	6	2	4	3
2	Wales	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
3	USA	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
4	Iran	1	0	0	1	2	6	-4	0