USMNT Ranking: Long, Sargent and Amon catch the eye in Peru

It was rarely handsome, but a green team from the US national team lost a 1-1 draw between Peru, competing in the 2018 World Cup in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Tuesday night.

The hosts were extremely sloppy with the ball for much of the night, but just clicked enough in the second half to allow Josh Sargent to score for the first game. They also gave up a high percentage of possession and folded several times, but resisted until Edison Flores managed to tie for Peru four minutes from the end.

As a periodic reminder, all scores are assigned on a scale of "6" as the average score. The notes are also relative to the minutes played, so a "7" of 90 minutes is more impressive than the one obtained in 30 minutes.

Brad Guzan (5.5) – The US goalkeeper, who was barely worried until the last 20 minutes, was bailed out by the crossbar a quarter of an hour from the end. Guzan would probably have been able to get out of his line to swallow the center that allowed Peru's equalizer, but kept the draw by squeezing a delicate service away from his corner, in stoppage time.

Reggie Cannon (5) – The FC Dallas debutant was extremely shy in the first two halves. Cannon improved a bit after the break, offering more defense and a little possession on the flank.

Cameron Carter-Vickers (6.5) – Although it was not neatly tidy, Carter-Vickers generally did the defensive work with good positioning.

Aaron Long (6.5) – Although making his international debut, Long had perhaps the most "business as usual" look. The Red Bulls New York man has denied several centers, accumulating 12 total defensive stops.

Ben Sweat (5.5) – The left back of the NYCFC was fragile, as it might have been in the beginning, and never really contributed much in the future. However, he strengthened in the second half finishing with a record 14 saves.

Wil Trapp (4.5) – Although his game, which is usually very strong, has never been revealed seriously, Trapp had some good times to accumulate the loose passes of Peru in the first half. Unlike some of his teammates, he regressed after an intermission.

Marky Delgado (4.5) – The Toronto FC midfielder sent an early-wing outlet to start a dangerous race, but his first half was downhill. There was too much sloppy play on the ball and not enough steel to stop it. His play in the second half was significantly better in both directions, but not yet up to par.

Kellyn Acosta (4.5) – The Colorado Rapids midfielder had a night of rest before leaving late with a shot. The best moment of Acosta came about thanks to the progressive stimulus thread that allowed Sargent to reach the goal, but the rest of his dead ball time was mediocre. He was also sloppy with the ball and, like Delgado, was far too easy to get around in Central Park.

Timothy Weah (4) – The PSG striker posted a decent industry here and there, but was also guilty of key mistakes. After narrowly missing a big opportunity in the first half, Weah sadly let out a brilliant opportunity to add late insurance. He was also apathetic in closing the crosser on the leveler of Peru.

Jonathan Amon (6) – The young winger quickly made it clear that he could get down to this level, but he will have to make game decisions faster to stay. For a start, it was certainly encouraging.

Josh Sargent (7) – The second American player on the field was also the smartest. Sargent has created a hope of attack with some clever keys to free runners and patience in the area. Eventually, he got his goal with a clinical finish, although deviated.

Dave Sarachan, coach (4) – An imprudent construction in the midfield has caused big problems all night. This program is a recurring theme in this program and, sooner or later, it will be necessary for someone to realize that grouping players in the center of the park is a strategy of self-aggression. And annoying for observers, at that.

Subs

Julian Green (5.5) – The early second-half submarine performed two maneuvers of pressure valves that were sorely needed, but never threatened Peru's rear line.

Bobby Wood (6) – Wood created the fantastic configuration missed by Weah, but his touch dropped twice, while he was trying to burst behind the Peruvian defense.

Michael Bradley (5.5) – The bald eagle was no help from the point of view of the pressure valve, but conceded some clearances.

DeAndre Yedlin (2) – The young veteran basically had a job to do in six minutes of action, but he didzed off by covering the back post on the equalizer of Peru. Yedlin should be beyond such mistakes now.

Antonee Robinson (-) – Nothing but a cameo.