USA v Mexico: 5 Things we learnt from this game

#1 Sergino Dest and USA are very much work in progress

Sergino Dest was beaten way too easily for the first goal

Now, this is an interesting case. Sergino Dest has an American parent, but was born in the Netherlands. Owing to his tender age, the Ajax starlet can still play for the Dutch national team.

Whether it was a way to ward off interest from the Dutch football federation or a mere tactical option, one can only guess. However, going by the fullback's performance in the game, it's safe to say that he is work in progress.

The youngster possesses a fine touch, decent balance and an aptitude to charge forward, but it's the defensive game that requires improvement. The way he was beaten by Corona for the first goal was largely unconvincing. Also to add, the 18-year-old endured a few naive moments at the back, such as leaving too much space in behind him or in terms of duels.

As discussed earlier, the rest of the defense must step up as well. For the second and third goal too, they have no one but themselves to blame. The second one in fact, was the result of a blunt error in the form of an ill-conceived pass, eventually lashed on by Gutierrez.