The Germans were dead tired when the game came to the end. German newspapers quoted their players admitting how glad they were to finally hear the last whistle because the Americans wore them out and had them on their heels. If not for that handball that wasn't called a penalty and that lack of VAR that would have probably seen it cross the line, this game was going to go to OT and USA definitely would have had the advantage. They would have more than likely taken the lead to pull an even bigger upset than beating Portugal in the first round. This was a fantastic WC run for USA but, there was also a bit of luck for them in this tournament. They were greatly underestimated especially after finishing dead last in the previous WC in France. Playing Mexico in the Rd16 was very lucky too because USA faced their very well known rival and were very familiar with their style of play and their tactics. A major upset win against Germany here would have had them face S Korea again after previously drawing with them in the first round. It would have been a 50/50 chance to do the unthinkable, be the first team to make a final in a WC after finishing dead last in the previous one! No, they wouldn't have beaten Brazil, but it still would have been an incredible modern day sports Cinderella story. Either way, the Americans were no longer labeled as an easy win for their opponents. That's the best thing that came out of this world cup. Twenty four years later, we've come a long way as far as talent goes but we still have a ways to go.
Gracias a Kahn son aficionado del Bayern desde 2001 y de la selección alemana desde 2002, pero siendo sincero, Alemania alcanzó la final gracias al gran nivel del propio Kahn, por tener rivales bastante accesibles y los chispazos que a veces tenían en ataque, sobretodo el juego aéreo, pero de medio campo hacía atrás era una banda, no por malos jugadores, sino porque tácticamente no se entendían para nada.
Best highlight reel of this match I’ve seen. It’s the only one that truly shows that the US controlled most of the game and had Germany on their heels. Arguably the best team performance ever put in by any USMNT. That German squad was world class and steam rolling opponents and the US controlled much of that game and did more than enough to have earned a win. You can see the absolute relief in the German players after that final whistle.
I remember this game (because I'm old now) and it was kinda/sorta like the England/Netherlands games this year... USA looked great at times and yet no result. We were naive this year but 2002 was a straight up robbery, though.
Watching these highlights makes me realize just how in control the US was all game; I was not even two years old when this game happened so I didn’t get to watch it live, but looking at these highlights I can’t believe they didn’t win with the amount of chances they had
We were robbed,I usually love the Scots,but Hugh Dallas was a blind man that day with his bull💩 refereeing. Ooh how can I not forget Torsting Frings you cheat,but you know what,that entire performance by our USMNT saved the MLS and I’d argue propelled the EPL to be televised in the U.S.
Yes we were not clinical but if Germany had any other keeper but Kahn, we would have advanced. We; will see about the current crop, but right now, that group was the best USMNT ever.
After the COPA this year, I believe the 2002 team is the best I will see in my lifetime. Our current team has so much potential, but not the grit. Not the chip on the shoulder. I think I'd rather see us go back to using MLS players...sigh.
I love how Edwards says 1-0 instead of 1-nil. The nil thing has always irritated me. Also, that was a bad goal given up the US goalie. He should have made the save
