Jurgen Klinsmann admits USA were “just that close” to the last 16, but after Portugal’s equaliser “have to do it the tough way.”
Jurgen Klinsmann admits USA were “just that close” to the last 16, but after Portugal’s equaliser “have to do it the tough way.”
America fought back from a goal down in Manaus to lead, but Varela scored with practically the last kick of the game for a 2-2 draw.
“It’s unfortunate. but I think it was an amazing game. Amazing performance by our guys,” said Klinsmann after the final whistle.
“Nothing more you could ask for. It was us controlling the game, setting the tempo and coming back and enough chances to score three or four goals. We were just that close.
“We didn’t make it quite yet, but we’ve got to do so now against Germany. We’ve got to do it the tough way.”
A point against Germany would be enough to send both nations through, but a defeat and the result of Portugal-Ghana could see the group decided by goal difference.