The problem with Rivera

Rivera

The problem with Victor Rivera seems to be his body language, the way he carries himself. Sure, he sees what happens, whistles, the players stop, but then - when he wants to tell them to take it easy, or to explain why - they turn their backs to him and walk away. This is what I saw quite a few times, Rivera calling a player who is walking away from him and pretends not to hear. I don't know what it is. He is a small fellow, but that shouldn't be a point. His calls were ok, though. Only two yellows: there were a lot of fouls, but no really bad ones.

usa

The USA were good, not individually, but as a team. European. With a careful build-up, with fast combinations, good passing and they used the whole field. At times. There were a lot of shots on goal, a few headers straight at the goal keeper. You'd wonder how many chances the Americans need to score. The Paraguayans played as usual: not great, but deadly anyway.