USA 5-1 Uruguay Player Ratings: Freeman Rated 9/10 as USMNT Romp to a 5-1 Victory

What an absolute demolition. The United States dismantled Uruguay in a stunning 5-1 victory at Raymond James Stadium.The first half was a whirlwind. The USA were up 4-0 by the 42nd minute, completely overwhelming a shell-shocked Uruguayan side. Goals from Sebastian Berhalter, a brace from the sensational Alexander Freeman, and a cool finish by D. Luna told the story. Uruguay looked lost, disorganized, and frankly, embarrassed.

While Giorgian de Arrascaeta pulled one back just before halftime with a moment of quality, the damage was done. The second half saw things go from bad to worse for the visitors when captain Rodrigo Bentancur received a straight red card. A late header from a substitute sealed a five-star performance for the Americans, leaving Uruguay with some serious questions to answer.

Here are USA Vs Uruguay player ratings

USA Player Ratings vs Uruguay

Here are USA Player Ratings vs Uruguay

Goalkeeper

Matt Freese - 6.5: He couldn't do much about the goal he conceded. Otherwise, it was a quiet evening for the keeper. He made one important save inside the box and looked composed with the ball at his feet. A solid, if untested, outing.

Defenders

Alexander Freeman - 9.0: What an unbelievable performance. From our perspective, this was a perfect game from a defender. Not only was he solid at the back, but he bagged two crucial goals. The man of the match, without a doubt. Just sensational.

Mark McKenzie - 7.0: The captain led by example. He was calm, composed, and his passing was immaculate with 91% accuracy. He marshaled the backline effectively and made sure there were no silly mistakes. A true captain's display.

Auston Trusty - 7.5: Provided a great assist and was a rock defensively. He won his tackles and made five crucial clearances. He lost a few aerial duels, but that's a minor blemish on an otherwise excellent performance. He looked confident throughout.

Midfielders

Sergiño Dest - 7.0: A classic Dest performance. He was a constant threat down the flank and grabbed an assist for his efforts. He did lose possession a few times, but his attacking drive was vital to the team's dominance before he was subbed off.

John Tolkin - 7.0: Very lively on the left. His crossing was a problem for Uruguay, and he was defensively sound, winning his tackles. It was a shame to see him go off with an injury. He put in a great shift.

Sebastian Berhalter - 8.5: Absolutely ran the show from midfield. He opened the scoring, provided an assist, and his three key passes were instrumental. He was everywhere, dictating play and breaking up attacks. A masterful performance.

Aidan Morris - 7.5: The engine room of the team. His work rate was phenomenal, with a 93% pass accuracy and winning all of his tackles. He provided the stability that allowed the attacking players to flourish. An unsung hero.

Forwards

D. Luna - 8.0: Scored a well-deserved goal and was a livewire for the hour he was on the pitch. He constantly found pockets of space and was a nightmare for the Uruguayan defence. A very promising display.

Timothy Tillman - 6.5: He worked hard and linked up play nicely, but he was overshadowed by his teammates' brilliance. Had a shot on target but couldn't quite make a decisive impact on the scoresheet. A decent outing.

Haji Wright - 6.0: It just wasn't his night. He struggled to get involved, with a very low pass completion rate and was caught offside twice. He seemed a bit isolated and was understandably substituted after an hour.

Substitutes

Tanner Tessmann - 7.5: Came on and made an immediate impact, scoring with a header from a corner. A fantastic contribution from the bench.

Folarin Balogun - 6.0: Replaced Wright but didn't offer much more. Picked up a yellow card and couldn't get into the game.

Giovanni Reyna - 6.0: Also got booked shortly after coming on. Showed a few nice touches but the game was already won.

Max Arfsten - N/A: Came on late for the injured Tolkin.

Brenden Aaronson - N/A: A late substitute with little time to influence the match.

Cristian Roldan - N/A: Brought on for the final few minutes.

Manager

M. Pochettino Trossero - 9.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. The team's high-energy, aggressive start completely blew Uruguay away. His tactics were spot on, and the team looked incredibly well-drilled. A flawless night at the office.

Uruguay Player Ratings vs USA

Here are Uruguay Player Ratings vs USA

Goalkeeper

Cristopher Fiermarín - 3.5: A truly horrific night for the goalkeeper. Conceding five goals is bad enough, but his error leading to a goal summed up his performance. He was left completely exposed by his defence, but he inspired no confidence whatsoever.

Defenders

Ronald Araujo - 5.0: We noticed he won a lot of his individual duels, but as part of a unit, the defence was a shambles. He made seven clearances but was often scrambling to cover for others. A tough day for a world-class defender.

Nahitan Nández - 4.5: He tried to get forward but was mostly pinned back. He lost possession 16 times, which is simply not good enough at this level. He looked completely overwhelmed by the pace of the US attack.

Mathías Olivera - 4.5: A very quiet and ineffective game. He was part of a backline that conceded five goals and offered little resistance. His passing stats look okay, but they don't reflect his poor defensive positioning.

Matías Viña - 4.0: He was so poor that he was hauled off at halftime. The USA scored four goals down his side of the pitch. A 45-minute spell he will want to forget immediately. Just not at the races.

Midfielders

Manuel Ugarte - 5.0: The game completely passed him by. He's known for his tenacity and ball-winning, but the US midfield trio danced around him. He lost the majority of his duels and was a passenger.

Rodrigo Bentancur - 2.5: A disasterclass from the captain. He was ineffective in midfield, and his frustration boiled over with a reckless challenge that earned him a straight red card. He let his team and country down badly.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta - 7.5: The only player in a blue shirt who can hold his head high. He scored a well-taken goal, hit the post, and was constantly trying to make things happen. He fought a lone battle and showed his quality throughout.

Rodrigo Zalazar - 6.5: He provided a clever headed assist for the goal and looked tidy in possession. It was a surprise to see him taken off at halftime, as he was one of the few who looked capable of creating something.

Maxi Araújo - 4.5: Completely anonymous. He offered no threat going forward and no help in defence. A forgettable performance before he was substituted in the second half.

Forwards

Federico Viñas - 5.0: He was isolated up front and barely had a kick. He had one shot off target but was starved of service. Substituted at halftime after an ineffective 45 minutes.

Substitutes

Joaquín Piquerez - 5.5: Came on at halftime but couldn't change the course of the game.

Rodrigo Aguirre - 5.0: Replaced Viñas but had little impact and picked up a yellow card.

Emiliano Martínez - 5.5: Brought on to shore up the midfield after the red card.

Facundo Torres - N/A: A late sub with no time to make a difference.

Brian Rodríguez - N/A: Came on for the final 13 minutes.

Manager

M. Bielsa Caldera - 3.0: A tactical nightmare. His team looked completely unprepared for the USA's intensity. The defensive organization was non-existent, and the team lacked any coherent plan. A shocking result and performance that falls squarely on the manager's shoulders.

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Freeman