It was far from a flawless performance, but the US national team certainly won’t complain about a 2-1 victory with just one Send Off Series match remaining before they depart for Brazil.
Fabian Johnson and Clint Dempsey, back in the team after a sore groin made him a late scratch vs. Azerbaijan, scored on either side of halftime as the Americans held Turkey to a late goal from the penalty spot at Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon in front of 26,762 fans.
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Jurgen Klinsmann made three changes to the starting lineup from Tuesday’s 2-0 victory vs. Azerbaijan. Dempsey returned to partner Jozy Altidore up top and Brad Davis and Timmy Chandler, making his first US start since a Feb. 2013 World Cup qualifying loss in Honduras, replaced DaMarcus Beasley and Alejandro Bedoya on the left flank.
For the third match running, the US boss opted for a 4-4-2 formation and diamond midfield featuring Michael Bradley in the No. 10 role. The backline, meanwhile, played their first match together as a unit, keeping a clean sheet until a minute from time.
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By Gary Al-Smith/citifmonline.com/Ghana