PHILADELPHIA - The United States may have prevailed in its Gold Cup quarterfinal against El Salvador, 2-0, but manager Bruce Arena was sharply critical of his team for failing to play better against a side intent on upsetting the rhythm of the game.
Arena said he didn't "think games should look that; too many fouls, time-wasting, players falling on the ground." But he also put plenty of blame on his own team for not playing better.
"I thought we had a difficult time tonight," said Arena. "Our timing wasn't good, we didn't do well with the physicality.