(sabasports resport) In one of the most high-profile friendly matches in international soccer, the U.S. men’s soccer team drew 1-1 with Brazil in a tight match. Musa hit the crossbar in the first half, Rafinha set up Rodrigo to break the stalemate and Pulisic converted a free-kick to equalise. Rodrigo and Henrique had their shots saved in the second half and the tie was maintained until the end.
In less than two weeks, the new Copa America will begin in the United States, with the United States as the host and Brazil as the favorite to win the tournament, seeded in each group. However, the friendly showed the difference between the two sides: Brazil beat Mexico 3-2 in the other friendly, while the United States suffered a 5-1 defeat at home to Colombia.
According to the latest FIFA rankings, Brazil is fifth and the United States is 11th. The friendly was not only an important preparation for the Copa America, but also a demonstration of their current form and level of strength.