When it comes to US soccer, beating Poland is an achievement. Beating Poland in Krakow is an amazing result. Beating Poland 3-0 in Krakow is simply astonishing:
Carlos Bocanegra and Oguchi Onyewu headed in first-half goals, substitute Eddie Lewis scored in the second half, and the United States beat Poland 3-0 in an exhibition games Wednesday night.
The three-goal margin of victory was the largest for the Americans in Europe since a 3-0 victory over Austria in 1998. Since that match in Vienna, the U.S. team is 4-14-3 in Europe, defeating Poland three times and Switzerland last October.
Landon Donovan, making his 99th international appearance, set up the first two goals. His free kick was headed in by Bocanegra in the 12th minute, and Donovan curled in a corner kick in the 35th minute to Onyewu, who scored in his second straight international game.
Lewis scored on a left-footed free kick in the 73rd minute.
I guess passing on Klinsmann for Bob Bradley turned out to be a good move after all. Great job by US Soccer for choosing to play international friendlies in hostile confines. In addition to this, we’ve seen wins in South Africa and Switzerland in preparation for World Cup qualifying. Sure all but three players called up play club football in Europe – but still! CONCACAF isn’t the most challenging group so getting some good competition from Europe is key.
Next up – matches against England and Spain in Europe, and Argentina in the US. Should be magical!
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