Match report

USA and Wales Draw 1-1 in Dramatic World Cup Match

USA
USA
1–1
FT
Wales
Wales
Nov 21, 2022

The United States secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wales in their World Cup Group B clash. Tim Weah's early goal was canceled out by Gareth Bale's penalty, as both teams showcased resilience and determination throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Tim Weah scored for USA at 36 minutes with an assist from Christian Pulisic.
  • • Gareth Bale equalized for Wales via a penalty in the 82nd minute.
  • • USA had three yellow cards (S. Dest, W. McKennie, T. Ream).
  • • Wales also received two yellow cards (Gareth Bale, C. Mepham).

Lineups

USA

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Turner (G)
  • 2 S. Dest (D)
  • 3 W. Zimmerman (D)
  • 13 T. Ream (M)
  • 5 A. Robinson (D)
  • 8 W. McKennie (M)
  • 4 T. Adams (D)
  • 6 Y. Musah (M)
  • 21 T. Weah (F)
  • 24 J. Sargent (F)
  • 10 C. Pulišić (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Aaronson
  • 19 H. Wright
  • 22 D. Yedlin
  • 23 K. Acosta
  • 16 J. Morris
  • 14 L. de la Torre
  • 12 E. Horvath
  • 15 A. Long
  • 9 J. Ferreira
  • 18 S. Moore
  • 20 C. Carter-Vickers
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 26 J. Scally
  • 25 S. Johnson
  • 17 C. Roldán

Wales

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Hennessey (G)
  • 5 C. Mepham (M)
  • 6 J. Rodon (M)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 10 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 15 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 11 G. Bale (F)
  • 20 D. James (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Moore
  • 9 B. Johnson
  • 16 J. Morrell
  • 22 S. Thomas
  • 24 B. Cabango
  • 7 J. Allen
  • 25 R. Colwill
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 17 T. Lockyer
  • 23 D. Levitt
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 18 J. Williams
  • 26 M. Smith
  • 19 M. Harris
  • 2 C. Gunter

Timeline

  1. USA
    11' USA Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dest

    Foul

  2. USA
    13' USA Card · Yellow Card
    W. McKennie

    Foul

  3. USA
    36' USA Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Weah · Assist: C. Pulisic
  4. Wales
    40' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    Gareth Bale

    Foul

  5. Wales
    45'+3 Wales Card · Yellow Card
    C. Mepham

    Foul

  6. Wales
    46' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel James · On: K. Moore
  7. USA
    51' USA Card · Yellow Card
    T. Ream

    Foul

  8. USA
    66' USA subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. McKennie · On: B. Aaronson
  9. USA
    74' USA subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sargent · On: H. Wright
  10. USA
    74' USA subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Dest · On: D. Yedlin
  11. USA
    75' USA subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yunus Musah · On: K. Acosta
  12. Wales
    79' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Williams · On: B. Johnson
  13. Wales
    82' Wales Goal · Penalty
    Gareth Bale
  14. USA
    88' USA subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Weah · On: J. Morris
  15. Wales
    90'+3 Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Wilson · On: S. Thomas
  16. Wales
    90'+5 Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ampadu · On: J. Morrell
  17. USA
    90'+10 USA Card · Yellow Card
    K. Acosta

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat USA Wales
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 567 403
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 495 308
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tim Weah's early goal in the 36th minute gave USA a strong start.
  • ▸ Gareth Bale's penalty at 82 minutes brought Wales back into the game and secured the draw.