In the Concacaf Gold Cup, the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) showcased a professional performance, defeating Haiti 2-1 to secure the top spot in Group D. Goals from Malik Tillman and Patrick Agyemang contributed to the victory, with Tillman also impressing defensively. Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised Tillman's versatility and work ethic, highlighting his contributions beyond scoring. The match saw strong moments for the U.S., particularly in the second half where they maintained dominance despite a brief equalization by Haiti. The team's next challenge will be against Costa Rica or Mexico in the quarterfinals.
Malik, it's difficult to define him because what a player, no? What a player that is showing this, all his talent and capacity. Because this type of player, the talent that he has shown with every single game and then with the capacity without the ball, the work ethic in the way that he really is aggressive, he recovered a lot of balls.
He can appear like a No. 10 in training, between the lines, using the half space, but can be in the right or left side, wide. Or he can drop and play like a No. 8, No. 6. I think, 'What a talented player.' So pleased with him.
The U.S. broke on top in the 10th minute when Tillman headed home Brenden Aaronson's cross. But Haiti equalized in the 19th minute when U.S. keeper Matthew Freese sent Tim Ream's back pass straight to Louicius Deedson.
The USMNT was dominant in the second half, with Tillman going close a few times, including an effort in the 63rd minute that was waived off for handball. But Pochettino's side finally broke through with 15 minutes to go.
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