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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Richards strike gives USA spot in Gold Cup quarters
Chris Richards grabbed the winner for the USA in their 1-0 CONCACAF Gold Cup win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday. (Omar Vega) The USA booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin on Thursday. After a 5-0 win over a struggling Trinidad and Tobago in their opener, guest team Saudi Arabia presented a much tougher nut to crack but a 63rd-minute goal from Chris Richards was enough for the three points. Advertisement After a lifeless first half with the Saudis sitting deep and the USA lacking penetration, the game picked up after the interval. Crystal Palace defender Richards went close with a header from a Jack McGlynn cross which was well saved by Nawaf Al Aqidi. The breakthrough came when Sebastian Berhalter whipped in a free-kick from deep which, in a crowded box, Richards met with a half-volley on the slide which flashed home. There were clashes near the end of the game when USA substitute Tyler Adams was pushed over and the French coach of the Saudi team Herve Renard rushed on to the field to separate the players. Advertisement USA coach Mauricio Pochettino also entered the field to pull apart players in the melee. After a run of four straight losses going into the tournament, Pochettino's side showed solidity and organisation even if they lacked in the flair department. Richards said the game was simply about securing progress to the next round. "We needed it tonight. You know, it was a tough game against a tough opponent, props to them. But that's CONCACAF for you. Sometimes you've got to get physical, sometimes you gotta get nasty, I think that's exactly what we did tonight," he added. "We had a few problems in the first half building out, they adjusted well so, at halftime we said we just needed to get the right people on the ball and I think that's what we did," he added. The USA face Haiti on Sunday in the final game of Group D which they lead on six points. The Saudis are second on three points with Haiti and Trinidad on a point each. sev/rcw
Arab News
2 days ago
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- Arab News
Green Falcons settle in Austin, finalize preparations for USA game
AUSTIN: The Saudi national football team has touched down in Austin, Texas, and is now in the final stretch of its preparations for Thursday night's highly anticipated game against the United States at Q2 Stadium. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Arriving from San Diego late Tuesday, the squad was greeted by Saudi Arabia's Consul General in Houston, Shafi Al-Otaibi. Saudi Football Federation President Yasser Al-Misehal extending his thanks to the consulate for their hospitality and the smooth coordination of arrival logistics. Once settled, the Green Falcons got straight to work. Under the watchful eye of head coach Herve Renard, the team trained at St. Edward's University. The session featured a mix of warm-ups, and a short game on half the pitch, before winding down with stretching routines. Injury updates came from the sidelines, where Hassan Kadesh and Mohannad Al-Saad continued their recovery work individually, guided by the team's medical staff. Saudi Arabia will hold one final training session on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. local time, again at St. Edward's. The opening 15 minutes will be open to the media.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Green Falcons resume training before facing US in Texas
SAN DIEGO: Saudi Arabia's national football team resumed training in San Diego on Monday ahead of Thursday's match against the USA in Austin, Texas. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Green Falcons arrived in Los Angeles last week to take part in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, hosted by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. Coach Herve Renard divided the squad into two groups. The first was made up of squad members who played in the match against Haiti on Sunday, with training including recovery exercises in the hotel gym. The remaining players took part in a warm-up followed by passing training, games and stretching exercises at the San Diego Performance Center. An MRI scan revealed that Hassan Kadesh has sustained a hamstring injury. He is currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of medical staff. Teammate Muhannad Al-Saad is also continuing his rehabilitation program. The Green Falcons leave San Diego on Tuesday afternoon local time to travel to Austin, where they will continue match preparations with a closed training session at St Edward's University. Saudi Arabia are riding on a wave of success after their victory against Haiti, when Saleh Al-Shehri's 21st-minute penalty kick gave his team a 1-0 win in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A.
Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Beat Haiti 1-0 To Open 2025 Gold Cup Campaign
Saudi Arabia kicked off their 2025 Gold Cup campaign with a crucial 1-0 win over Haiti on Monday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, securing their first three points in Group D. Striker Saleh Al-Shehri netted the match-winning goal from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, giving Herve Renard's side a strong start ahead of their high-stakes clash with group leaders the United States on Friday. The U.S. had earlier defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. Despite losing captain Hassan Kadesh to injury in the 30th minute — replaced by Abdullah Madu — Saudi Arabia managed to maintain their lead through to halftime. Renard made several second-half substitutions to preserve energy and tactical shape, introducing Ayman Yahya and Abdulrahman Al Obud early in the second half. Firas Al-Buraikan came on for Al-Shehri in the 61st minute, with Turki Al-Ammar completing the rotation in the 82nd. The win boosts Saudi Arabia's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16, with the top two teams in each group progressing. This marks the Green Falcons' debut in the tournament, invited as a special guest by CONCACAF.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia beat Haiti 1-0 to open 2025 Gold Cup campaign
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia kicked off their 2025 Gold Cup campaign with a crucial 1-0 win over Haiti on Monday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, securing their first three points in Group D. Striker Saleh Al-Shehri netted the match-winning goal from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, giving Herve Renard's side a strong start ahead of their high-stakes clash with group leaders the United States on Friday. The U.S. had earlier defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. Despite losing captain Hassan Kadesh to injury in the 30th minute — replaced by Abdullah Madu — Saudi Arabia managed to maintain their lead through to halftime. Renard made several second-half substitutions to preserve energy and tactical shape, introducing Ayman Yahya and Abdulrahman Al Obud early in the second half. Firas Al-Buraikan came on for Al-Shehri in the 61st minute, with Turki Al-Ammar completing the rotation in the 82nd. The win boosts Saudi Arabia's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16, with the top two teams in each group progressing. This marks the Green Falcons' debut in the tournament, invited as a special guest by CONCACAF.
