Qatar 2022: USA, Wales draw a fair result – US Envoy
Photo: USA Consul General, William B Stevens(left) screams to celebrate USA’s goal. With him is The Nigerian Xpress Sports Editor, George Aluo.
By George Aluo
The Consul General of United States of America in Nigeria, William B Stevens has described the 1-1 draw played out by USA and Wales in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup as a fair result.
Stevens who spoke after the match at his Ikoyi residence where he hosted guests to a viewing party Monday night noted that it was a game in which both sides fought hard to win.
“On the whole I think the 1-1 draw was a fair result. USA controlled the first half and got a goal and Wales came out stronger in the second half and got rewarded with a goal. So, it was a fair result.”
The amiable envoy said one thing going for the US soccer team is the fact that they are made up of a generation of young players who would begin to jell when the World Cup comes to the US in 2026.
“We have the youngest team in Qatar and I am looking forward to 2026 when we will be playing host but let’s see how far these young lads will go in Qatar,” he said.
Stevens also wished the African teams in Qatar well, even as he rued the injury that has stopped Sadio Mane from being part of the Teranga Lions squad.
