Key Moments:
12’ France scored off the far post, 1-0
15’ Sekayi Charasika equalized, 1-1
23’ Allard André De La Porte with back-to-back saves
30’ France penalty corner
33’ Alberto Montilla deflected France set piece off the line
34’ France scored on a penalty corner, 2-1
36’ France tallied off a set piece, 3-1
38’ France penalty corner
50’ Allard André De La Porte with consecutive saves
56’ France set piece
58’ France converts a penalty corner, 4-1
60’ France set piece
Noteworthy:
Goalkeeper Allard André De La Porte recorded his first start for USA, along with a career high 15 savesThese nations have only played one other time in 2008, with France winning 7-4
Thoughts from Head Coach Allan Law: “We were pleased with aspects of our performance tonight, particularly our defensive discipline throughout the first half. However, if we want to continue growing and competing consistently at this level, we must improve our execution in transition moments.”
“At this level, the details matter, and as a group we understand that. We are looking forward to our next match as another opportunity to build on the progress we’ve already made throughout this.”
Next Up: The USMNT finish last in Pool B and will face the third finisher in Pool A on Friday, June 19 at 6:15 a.m. ET. All games can be streamed on Watch.Hockey (PPV).