In what everyone knew was going to be a one-sided affair, the United States trumped Grenada to the tune of 4-0, with two goals in each half. It didn't take long for things to start going the Americans way, as Freddy Adu scored in the 7th minute off a Robbie Rogers feed. Later in the 31st minute Rogers again was the assist man as he played a deep cross into the six-yard box and Stuart Holden, in his first cap, headed home while two Grenadian defenders watched. Rogers then tallied one of his own in the 60th minute on a perfect through ball from Logan Pause, and all Rogers had to do was slide it low past a helpless keeper into the net. Charlie Davies would round out the scoring eight minutes later when Michael Parkhurst played a long ball to Heath Pearce who one-timed it to Davies, who then took a touch and slotted home.
All in all, a sound performance from the Americans, four goal scorers and four goals assisted. Unfortunately, much can't really be learned from this game, except for the obvious that is Freddy Adu hasn't seen a pitch in a very long time, as his touch seemed off, but then again, not playing for several months can do that to a player, so I'll give him a pass. Great to see Cherundolo and Pearce have good games, and the center back pairing of Chad Marshall and Clarence Goodson made only one mistake the whole match and Grenada failed to capitalize. The true test will come Wednesday, when the US take on Honduras at RFK Stadium in the nations capital. Honduras who barely squeaked by Haiti 1-0 in the nights opening match on a goal from Carlo Costly, will surely look to take it too the Americans much like was seen in the latest encounter between the two sides back on June 6 in Chicago, which finished 2-1 to the Yanks. No player ratings this time, but full coverage from pregame to post game will return for the Honduras game.For those who missed the game due to 4th of July festivities, here are the highlights:
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