FC 24 - USA W vs Zürich W 12/9/2024 - Friendly Match - Gameplay PS5

welcome on a wet night for all concerned it's been raining cats and dogs here I'm Derek Ray and my commentary partner as always is Stuart Robson and we're fully convinced this game will live up to its billing Stuart tell us about your pre-match thoughts well Derek we can talk about coaches and their methods but it's now down to the players which ones are going to stand out who will affect the game and who will have the greater desire it should be a cracking game though all [Applause] [Applause] and the match begins here's how it looks for the United States well it's a back four a narrow Midfield three and a very disconnected front three but if the Midfield players give good support to the central Striker this 433 system could work really well [Applause] today fo Smith [Applause] magnificent challenge to win it [Applause] [Applause] back malerie Swanson now with Morgan chance to finish textbook defending Inside the Box Shuster puel Fabian wh That's a lovely ball wanted to keep it but [Applause] couldn't Morgan Horan oh this looks [Applause] useful thecid to shoot and a goal to often the scoring a very bright start to this [Applause] one well here you can see it again good run great strength and a composed finished Under Pressure that's a top class goal [Applause] and back underway one nil it is wh Shuster Fabian whom and they continue to advance and a lot of options here lavel onto [Applause] haran great defending just can't get it past them and pull back oh surely B is loose managed to get get it out of [Applause] there she's made a really good intervention there hubel Shuster Marion re just wasn't going to give that ball away now who can she pick out wants to cut in from the wide areas oh terrific piece of goalkeeping [Applause] who's going to get on the end of it it's not a particularly good corner there lavel Morgan this attack looks highly promising the fans imploring her to shoot oh could be it's is it going to be and a goal to Delight the fans just what they were hoping for well here's the replay and just look at that power that's almost unstoppable that's a great [Applause] strike so underway once more 2-n the lead [Applause] here Sera puel [Applause] Ray at times they make passing look easy and just like that they don't have the ball anymore Alex Morgan well doesn't have to do it on her own it has to be magnificent challenge to win it back Fabian whom this looks interesting and the United States have it back now Lindsay haran and that brings the attack to an end now the Counterattack looks [Applause] [Applause] on puel well possibilities in the center it's a perfect [Applause] challenge hers Emily Fox Morgan and a tidy challenge [Applause] puel unable to keep the ball that [Applause] time Crossing [Applause] possibilities the fans are shouting shoot she's made a really important challenge counterattacking very much an option can they take advantage of the situation storm weathered it seems Ray promising sequence could be and it's in this game very much back on as a [Applause] contest well here it is again what a good buildup this is quick incisive passing clever movement and all done at PACE which led to a simple finish that's a real joy to [Applause] watch so on with the match 2-1 is the score line what's going to happen next haran Rose lavel Alex Morgan well the referee not too happy with the challenge and blows for a free [Applause] kick real [Applause] chance and with that the attack Fizzles out [Applause] Rose lavel and passing it through and a goal to increase their advantage it's a two-goal lead [Applause] now well here you can see it again good run great strength and a composed finished under press pressure that's a top class goal so on with the action and 3-1 the score line at the moment Fabian whom that's useful [Applause] Play Now who can she pass it to Fox hanging on to the board in this fashion suits them now breaking at PACE potential Danger chance here well the keeper in position to prevent another go from her well there she is again she certainly looked a major threat here [Applause] today over it comes and not cleared away properly just the clearance that was [Applause] needed and support [Applause] available and making the run to the inside and the keeper really reacted brilliantly well from that sort of range it's a great save I have to say come on let's go let's [Applause] go now sending it in read it well cleared it [Applause] well and space to cross it and cuts inside but they took care of the situation defensively and the counter looks on here options [Applause] available Naomi [Applause] MOS a very effective play and they might be on to [Applause] something Morgan lavl Alex Morgan and the United States recovering possession well Swanson oh moving it nicely and defensive play to be applauded well let's see what they have in store for them on the break well they have to pay attention but nothing comes of it good defending it was Alex Morgan not a great pass Mario [Applause] re H [Applause] puel that en wh oh she's made a crucial tackle [Applause] there Morgan well it's a decent looking attack this happy to shoot and she's kept it out [Applause] trying to deliver it accurately clearing it away [Applause] Morgan now here's haran happy to take on the shot and what a magical save it was [Applause] so the corner played into the box and defending right on the line well they couldn't take advantage of the chance setting off perhaps a little bit too much [Applause] here running with the ball confidently in search of space Lindsay haran oh it's a really well time challenge Sera puel and space to exploit [Applause] maybe and the snuffing out of the Cross there pivotal moment defensively [Applause] Swanson could run very much in control of the situation wonderful chance and saved by The Keeper well for good measure we can see it again but clearly not over the line can be no debate over that decision [Applause] now a short corner [Applause] here good strength to keep the ball and still they wait for the [Applause] chance surely and pure Instinct from The Keeper well a top class reaction from a top class goalkeeper brilliant [Applause] stuff who can they pick out well no end [Applause] product and intercepted it [Applause] Alex Morgan after the foul a chance to contemplate what is next and perhaps a goal from this free kick come on let's go let's go [Applause] oh what an Exquisite goal absolute perfection well let's look at this again because it gets better and better each time you see it it's perfect technique lots of movement on the ball and nothing the opposition can do about this apart from don't give fre kicks away [Applause] blistering first half display and just look at that [Applause] score meos Le sh Fabian wh Sera puel Mario re puell nicely cut out Alex Morgan onto haran and threading it [Applause] through shaping to shoot oh the keeper made it look routine it was anything [Applause] but can someone get on the end of this and clears the D [Applause] Fabian whom Nomi meos Marion re [Applause] wh and they need to get tighter [Applause] here preferring to go infield clears it away Sophia [Applause] Smith Emily Fox and Morgan well the flag has gone up here offside it is [Applause] [Applause] Emily Fox well standing off them here aren't they being too [Applause] passive spot on with that tackle breaking it [Applause] pace puel and tidy defensive [Applause] play Emily Fox and Morgan shot attempted well somehow the goalkeeper got to it [Applause] who's going to get on the end of it oh Splendid header but a fine save Rose lavel and options at the back post here every goalkeeper would expect to catch that one [Applause] a move of promise on the flank really doing a fine job of protecting the [Applause] ball haran now with Morgan well breaking at PACE as always a possibility that's a good ball well they have to pay attention looking for the right angle and there she is at the Double nobody can get close to her [Applause] well look at this again because this is a really wellwork goal the passing is incisive the movement off the ball is bright and it leads to a fairly simple finish in the end it's a great [Applause] goal a glut of goals 51 it is Shuster well the Defenders know they need to get tighter can't really allow runs like that [Applause] Morgan and a threatening looking ball will it happen this time really good buildup but no end product now a quick Counterattack could be [Applause] on chance here and the Keeper's technical skills there for all to see well from that close in that's a really good save such good reflexes [Applause] blade over well the danger is still there referee whistle and that is going to be all for the first half here by the banks of the neckar [Music] well as they get the ball rolling again interesting to see how this second half pans [Applause] out she just doesn't want to give the ball away well a good [Applause] tackle can they get in behind them and threading it through oh could finish and there we have it she's only gone and made it a brace nobody can stop her [Applause] well we won't get tired of watching this because the interplay around the box is wonderful and just look at that finish 1 V one against the keeper and she hits it with power it's a great goal Ray puell might be able to get in behind the defense a fine reading of the situation space on the flank well the supporters think it's on oh terrific piece of goalkeeping and the substitution will occur now let go [Applause] go it's a short [Applause] Corner the referee correctly decided to play [Applause] Advantage now the cut back oh a fantastic save but the offside flag has gone up and it grinds to a halt well the referee remaining very much in control now the card and it's yellow [Applause] [Applause] Shuster Marion re kovachevich Naomi MOS wh That's a good looking ball oh that's textbook [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] goalkeeping and played Short Sera puel No Nonsense [Applause] clearance Mar re she's made a really important Challenge and the conditions look pretty good for the Counterattack could be threatening and a goal is is just what she was hoping to contribute well as you can see what a good bit of play this is the buildup is excellent one and two touch passing clever movement and a fairly simple finish great team goal [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Shuster Julia excellent refereeing advantage in operation Ray [Applause] kovachevich Fabian whom shot attempted oh a smart stop it's a short one have no interest in losing possession [Applause] Schuster and that is offside [Applause] Lindsay haran mallerie Swanson onto haran Swanson Crystal done [Applause] and Morgan ball retention so [Applause] important and very deathly cut out mallerie Swanson well she's certainly not alone and she's being egged on by the crowd determined defending well great read there to intercept it's a perfect challenge opportunity it could be up for [Applause] grabs well as those stats tell us their attacking play today has been exceptional Defenders have come out at the right time the midfielder completely dominated the game and the front players movement has been excellent and they're raing again here attack after [Applause] attack Emily Fox oh surely looking for someone to play it to well that's how to do it inside your own penalty [Applause] area oh that surely had to go in but marvelous defending kovachevich Running With The Ball confidently really effective shielding under pressure [Applause] and into the last 30 minutes now now can they counter [Applause] clinically oh great [Applause] defending Swanson haran [Applause] well they get the ball once more making progress teammate and support blocked it brilliantly oh genuine chance and there she is at the Double nobody can get close to [Applause] her well look at this again no real power but great understanding of the situation that's an excellent goal [Applause] and now their turn to have the ball Alex Morgan and support available real [Applause] chance No Nonsense [Applause] clearance and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end this might be ideal for the counter trying to open up the defense just needs to stay calm oh a smart stop a magnificent stop well it should be a goal but take nothing away from the keeper that's a brilliant save Morgan Alex Morgan Rose Lael good looking [Applause] pass just waiting for the support to arrive oh she's done it she's made it a hattrick a milestone occasion for her and she deserves all the credit [Applause] going let's see this again because the delivery into the box couldn't be any better played into just the right area and then what a great finish as well good connection with the ball leaving the keeper with little chance it's a great right goal puel this is looking threatening good physical play Naomi meos kovachevich Schuster she's made a really important challenge what was the chance they could get caught out on the break here [Applause] well shielding the ball admirably could be dangerous now the task is to remain focused and pure Instinct from The Keeper well a top class reaction from a top class goalkeeper brilliant stuff short Corner [Applause] [Applause] favored really good buildup but no end product well doesn't have to do it on her [Applause] own Sophia Smith really fine play to keep possession oh but they've lost it now well we have 20 minutes left in this game hubel just the challenge that was [Applause] required well just trying to drive her team forward here no determination there for all to see and that's a really fine piece of work [Applause] defensively kovachevich Schuster just wasn't going to part with the ball and very deathly cut out and a useful cross and you cannot argue with a hattick simply Unstoppable today [Applause] well here's the replay and it all starts with the delivery into the box just begging someone to get on the end of it but I'm not sure the keeper should be beaten at that near post she won't enjoy seeing that again [Applause] had no intention of losing out Shuster doing everything possible to keep possession kovachevich Ray doing well to keep possession Marion [Applause] re losing possession here [Applause] Fox Sophia Smith lavel well making considerable progress with the [Applause] ball dun nicely timed tackle that'll be a USA [Applause] [Music] ball teammate and support well she has the scent of a hattick in her nostrils but not quite well she's looking really sharp here really does deserve to get a hattick [Applause] Ray good strength to keep the ball and possession given [Applause] away Rose lavel well using the space really well you've got to say in position here to protect the ball superbly read and [Applause] executed could be a chance to break [Applause] here kovachevich juli whom into the advanced position oh body in the way [Applause] crucially and cutting inside gives it to go oh should have done so much better from [Applause] there puel [Applause] really effective shielding Under Pressure this attack looks highly promising a cross there that was decidedly ordinary lavl Trinity Rodman just have to make sure they don't get caught on the Counterattack opportunity here [Applause] puel ball retention so important well a swift Challenge and a throw Inc coming up and time for the change now [Applause] kovachevich Ray well doesn't have to do it on her own really determined play to hang on to it chance here that was going in oh in with a Chance surely now oh a tremendous [Applause] block [Applause] kovachevich puel she just doesn't want to give the ball away well sadly they just couldn't keep possession real defensive resilience a smart stop here [Applause] can someone get on the end of this well you're not going to Bamboozled the goalkeeper with a corner like that Trinity [Applause] Rodman and space here on the [Applause] flank it's a corner [Applause] [Applause] it's a short one well there was impending danger but good defending can they hit on the break well a really good [Applause] run and pulled back fine tackle there to prevent the chance well shielding the ball admirably will she shoot the fans hope so a glorious chance [Applause] preferring to go [Applause] infield real [Applause] chance and a goal to Delight the fans just what they were hoping [Applause] for well just look at the defending here they just don't read the D it's a poor goal to [Applause] [Applause] conceive Schuster doing well to keep possession no meos well no point in stopping play Advantage with [Applause] them Ray puel and winning it back well that's really strong play to keep hold of the ball kovachevich and play halted free kick [Applause] given Sonic Rose lavel [Applause] oh she's made a crucial tackle there can they do something positive on the Counterattack play into the box did well to clear it [Applause] away Rose Lael well there's a living breathing example of positional sense plenty of support here just wasn't going to part with the ball after the foul a chance to contemplate what is next and perhaps a goal from this free kick oh what an Exquisite goal absolute perfection [Applause] well I have a feeling we're going to see this time and time again tonight it's a fantastic for the technique just to get that much lateral movement on the ball wonderful strike [Applause] [Applause] Shuster shy kovachevich Marion re Fabian whom oh a golden opportunity for her well just fractionally wide good strike [Applause] [Applause] Emily FOX NOW was Sonet Horan oh yes what a pass well good defending clattered out of there [Applause] kovachevich puel showing a real will to win the ball oh moving it nicely [Applause] Emily [Applause] Sonic really good buildup but no end product and that will be all for this game defeat for the visitors that's the big story well in my view they were the better team they dominated possession and created more chances but they just couldn't make it count it's a disappointing result for them